Intersex, trans, and non-binary residents of Amsterdam who want to change their gender registration receive (part of) the costs reimbursed by the municipality. We would like to highlight this especially around November, Intersex Solidarity Day.
Every Amsterdam residents gender is registered in the Personal Records Database (BRP). Usually, this is an M for male or a V for female. But recently, more and more Amsterdammers have an X in their passport or ID card.
Preventing discrimination
Especially for intersex, trans, and non-binary people, it is important that this option exists. Amsterdam wants to be an inclusive city where everyone, regardless of gender identity, can be themselves and participate fully. A correct mention on the identity document helps prevent people from being misgendered or discriminated against.
Not easy
However, changing gender registration is still not easy. An expert statement is required and sometimes a request to the court. To accommodate residents, the municipality has reimbursed (part of) the costs since the beginning of this year.
Conditions
The reimbursement is intended for people born in the municipality of Amsterdam, living here, and aged 16 or older. You can receive compensation for the costs of the expert statement, the personal contribution for the court request, and a new passport, ID card, or drivers license.
The maximum amount reimbursed is €550. The scheme runs at least until the end of 2026.
Attention to gender diversity
About 1 in 90 people is intersex (the i in LGBTIQ+). This means they were born with a body that is not specifically male or female. They may feel male or female, but there are also intersex people with other gender identities. On November 8, worldwide attention is drawn to this group. About 10,000 intersex people live in Amsterdam.
The scheme also applies to non-binary people. They formally fall under the ‘t’ of trans in the term LGBTIQ+, but often do not identify as trans themselves. They generally feel neither male nor female or partly male or female. Their feelings may vary depending on the situation.
This concerns quite a few people. The Rutgers Expertise Center on Sexuality indicates that about 1 million people in the Netherlands consider applying for a neutral gender registration: an X.
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