Entry #4466: Right to change legal gender in Sri Lanka

Current Version

RegionSri Lanka
IssueRight to change legal gender
StatusLegal, but requires medical diagnosis
Start DateJan 2016
End Datenow
DescriptionSurgery is not required to legally change your gender in Sri Lanka, however expert testimony/diagnoses is required.
Sourceshttps://database.ilga.org/api/downloader/download/1/LK%20-%20EXE%20-%20Circular%2001-34%20(2016)%20-%20OR.OFF(en).pdf https://database.ilga.org/sri-lanka-lgbti


Revision History (9)

Revision by Unknownmiles. Incorrect status.

Old Value New Value (Current)
ValueLegal, but requires surgeryLegal, but requires medical diagnosis
Start DateJul 4, 2010Jan 2016
NoteLegally permitted, but onerous process requiring medical intervention and vetting.

Despite being legal, there are many cases where men and women got arrested for living a life as a opposite gender.
Surgery is not required to legally change your gender in Sri Lanka, however expert testimony/diagnoses is required.
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Legally permitted, but onerous process requiring medical intervention and vetting. Despite being legal, there are many cases where men and women got arrested for living a life as a opposite gender. Surgery is not required to legally change your gender in Sri Lanka, however expert testimony/diagnoses is required.
Sourceshttp://hrcsl.lk/english/2016/08/31/issuance-of-gender-recognition-certification-to-enable-transgender-persons-to-change-personal-documentation/

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/magazine/2017/01/gender-identity-map-where-you-can-change-your-gender-on-legal-documents/
https://database.ilga.org/api/downloader/download/1/LK%20-%20EXE%20-%20Circular%2001-34%20(2016)%20-%20OR.OFF(en).pdf

https://database.ilga.org/sri-lanka-lgbti


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http://hrcsl.lk/english/2016/08/31/issuance-of-gender-recognition-certification-to-enable-transgender-persons-to-change-personal-documentation/ https://www.nationalgeographic.com/magazine/2017/01/gender-identity-map-where-you-can-change-your-gender-on-legal-documents/ https://database.ilga.org/api/downloader/download/1/LK%20-%20EXE%20-%20Circular%2001-34%20(2016)%20-%20OR.OFF(en).pdf https://database.ilga.org/sri-lanka-lgbti

Revision by JordanB3047

Old Value New Value
ValueLegal, no restrictionsLegal, but requires surgery
NoteMissing non binary options on documents.Legally permitted, but onerous process requiring medical intervention and vetting.

Despite being legal, there are many cases where men and women got arrested for living a life as a opposite gender.
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Missing non binary options on documents. Legally permitted, but onerous process requiring medical intervention and vetting. Despite being legal, there are many cases where men and women got arrested for living a life as a opposite gender.
Sourceshttp://hrcsl.lk/english/2016/08/31/issuance-of-gender-recognition-certification-to-enable-transgender-persons-to-change-personal-documentation/


https://www.nationalgeographic.com/magazine/2017/01/gender-identity-map-where-you-can-change-your-gender-on-legal-documents/
http://hrcsl.lk/english/2016/08/31/issuance-of-gender-recognition-certification-to-enable-transgender-persons-to-change-personal-documentation/

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/magazine/2017/01/gender-identity-map-where-you-can-change-your-gender-on-legal-documents/
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http://hrcsl.lk/english/2016/08/31/issuance-of-gender-recognition-certification-to-enable-transgender-persons-to-change-personal-documentation/ https://www.nationalgeographic.com/magazine/2017/01/gender-identity-map-where-you-can-change-your-gender-on-legal-documents/ http://hrcsl.lk/english/2016/08/31/issuance-of-gender-recognition-certification-to-enable-transgender-persons-to-change-personal-documentation/ https://www.nationalgeographic.com/magazine/2017/01/gender-identity-map-where-you-can-change-your-gender-on-legal-documents/
Reports (2)
  • Other "A surgery is not necessary for a legal sex change."
  • Status is not correct "Despite being legal, under the impersonation laws individuals are arrested and are not tolerated within society"

Revision by Ausyk

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NoteNoMissing non binary options on documents.
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No Missing non binary options on documents.
Reports (1)
  • Status is not correct "There are many cases where men and women got arrested for living a life as a opposite gender."

Revision by Ausyk

Old Value New Value
Sourceshttp://hrcsl.lk/english/2016/08/31/issuance-of-gender-recognition-certification-to-enable-transgender-persons-to-change-personal-documentation/http://hrcsl.lk/english/2016/08/31/issuance-of-gender-recognition-certification-to-enable-transgender-persons-to-change-personal-documentation/


https://www.nationalgeographic.com/magazine/2017/01/gender-identity-map-where-you-can-change-your-gender-on-legal-documents/
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http://hrcsl.lk/english/2016/08/31/issuance-of-gender-recognition-certification-to-enable-transgender-persons-to-change-personal-documentation/ http://hrcsl.lk/english/2016/08/31/issuance-of-gender-recognition-certification-to-enable-transgender-persons-to-change-personal-documentation/ https://www.nationalgeographic.com/magazine/2017/01/gender-identity-map-where-you-can-change-your-gender-on-legal-documents/

Revision by Ausyk

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SourcesNohttp://hrcsl.lk/english/2016/08/31/issuance-of-gender-recognition-certification-to-enable-transgender-persons-to-change-personal-documentation/
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No http://hrcsl.lk/english/2016/08/31/issuance-of-gender-recognition-certification-to-enable-transgender-persons-to-change-personal-documentation/

Revision by Ausyk

Old Value New Value
ValueIllegalLegal, no restrictions

Revision by Ausyk

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ValueLegal, but requires surgeryIllegal
NoteAccording to Susan's Place.No
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According to Susan's Place. No
Sourceshttps://www.susans.org/wiki/index.php/LGBT_rights_in_Sri_LankaNo
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https://www.susans.org/wiki/index.php/LGBT_rights_in_Sri_Lanka No

Revision by Ausyk

Old Value New Value
Value(REMOVED)Legal, but requires surgery
Value SpecialAmbiguous(REMOVED)
Start Date(NONE)Jul 4, 2010
NoteNoAccording to Susan's Place.
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No According to Susan's Place.
SourcesNohttps://www.susans.org/wiki/index.php/LGBT_rights_in_Sri_Lanka
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No https://www.susans.org/wiki/index.php/LGBT_rights_in_Sri_Lanka

Revision by Ausyk

Old Value (Original) New Value
ValueIllegal(REMOVED)
Value Special(REMOVED)Ambiguous

Ausyk created this entry.