Entry #5618: Right to change legal gender in Portugal

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RegionPortugal
IssueRight to change legal gender
StatusLegal, no restrictions
Start DateAug 8, 2018
End Date(none)
DescriptionThe law allows adults to change their legal gender based on self-detirmination without any requirements. Minors aged 16 and 17 must have parental consent and a professional psychological opinion.
Sourceshttps://ionline.sapo.pt/artigo/621669/lei-da-autodeterminacao-da-identidade-de-genero-entra-em-vigor-amanha?seccao=Portugal
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/magazine/2017/01/gender-identity-map-where-you-can-change-your-gender-on-legal-documents/


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edited by beeurd

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Start Date(unknown)Aug 8, 2018
DescriptionChanges pending. Missing non binary options on documents.The law allows adults to change their legal gender based on self-detirmination without any requirements. Minors aged 16 and 17 must have parental consent and a professional psychological opinion.
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Changes pending. Missing non binary options on documents. The law allows adults to change their legal gender based on self-detirmination without any requirements. Minors aged 16 and 17 must have parental consent and a professional psychological opinion.
Sourceshttps://www.nationalgeographic.com/magazine/2017/01/gender-identity-map-where-you-can-change-your-gender-on-legal-documents/https://ionline.sapo.pt/artigo/621669/lei-da-autodeterminacao-da-identidade-de-genero-entra-em-vigor-amanha?seccao=Portugal
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/magazine/2017/01/gender-identity-map-where-you-can-change-your-gender-on-legal-documents/
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https://www.nationalgeographic.com/magazine/2017/01/gender-identity-map-where-you-can-change-your-gender-on-legal-documents/ https://ionline.sapo.pt/artigo/621669/lei-da-autodeterminacao-da-identidade-de-genero-entra-em-vigor-amanha?seccao=Portugal https://www.nationalgeographic.com/magazine/2017/01/gender-identity-map-where-you-can-change-your-gender-on-legal-documents/

edited by FCBSIX

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Start DateMay 15, 2011(unknown)
End DateAug 21, 2018(none)
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  • Status is not correct "Nowadays is no longer need the surgery, and Trans people can Change their gender in id since 16 years old"

edited by Ausyk

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ValueLegal, but requires surgeryLegal, no restrictions

edited by Ausyk

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End DateAug 3, 2018Aug 21, 2018
DescriptionChanges pending.Changes pending. Missing non binary options on documents.

edited by Ausyk

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ValueLegal, no restrictionsLegal, but requires surgery
End DateJul 13, 2018Aug 3, 2018
DescriptionNoChanges pending.

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End DateFeb 26, 2018Jul 13, 2018

edited by Ausyk

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End DateAug 30, 2017Feb 26, 2018
SourcesNohttps://www.nationalgeographic.com/magazine/2017/01/gender-identity-map-where-you-can-change-your-gender-on-legal-documents/

created by Ausyk

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Original entry
StatusLegal, no restrictions
Start DateMay 15, 2011
End DateAug 30, 2017
DescriptionNo
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