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Questions about travel as a refugee or asylum-seeker, as defined under international law.

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Can I travel to the Netherlands via Turkey with refugee travel documents? [closed]

Can I travel to the Netherlands via Turkey with UK refugee travel documents?
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Do I need a visa to travel to South Africa with a UK refugee travel document?

Do I need a visa to travel to South Africa with a UK refugee travel document 1951 Convention travel document. What documents required and anyone know how to apply visa from the UK?
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U.S asylee approved / Mexico visit

I have a refugee travel document was granted asylum but i don’t have a green card/ permanent resident card. But i have my I-94 stamped and would like to visit mexico. Would i need a visa to enter ...
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Has anyone tried to seek asylum in Lithuania on the train from mainland Russia to Kaliningrad?

There are trains that transit from Russia to its enclave Kaliningrad and those trains now do not make stops in Lithuania. However I wonder if there will be a chance to ask for asylum inside the train ...
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UK travel document holder going to Denmark?

I am a UK refugee travel document holder, and I want to travel to Denmark. "Convention of 28th July 1951" is written on the back of my travel document. I am going through Denmark in order to ...
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Can a refugee visiting one Schengen country visa-free apply for a visa to other Schengen countries, while already in one of the EU countries?

I have a US Asylee/Refugee Travel Document. This allows me to travel to a few countries within the Schengen area without a visa requirement. I traveled to Amsterdam and Belgium two years ago using my ...
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How to Travel in the EU with a UK 1951 Refugee Travel Document: Visa Requirements and Country List

Could you please provide a list of European Union (EU) countries where individuals holding a UK 1951 Refugee Travel Document can travel without a visa? I am particularly interested in information ...
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Do I need visa for Poland with UK refugee travel documents?

I want make sure that I can go to Poland for holiday with out visa because I have UK refugee travel documents. I need help because I try to ask the Poland consulate but I didn’t find an answer please ...
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Asylee Green Card holder plans to visit Canada

I have received my Green Card after being granted asylum in the US. As a result, I do not have a valid passport from my home country. Can I visit Canada by means of land - not by air - without a visa? ...
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Is blablacar safe for refugees crossing borders in Europe?

My friend without visa or any documents wants to use blablacar to get from Zagreb to claim asylum in Germany. Does he need to show the driver his passport, and is this a relatively safe and cheap ...
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Cancellation of asylum in the USA and arrival on a visa

I was in the USA last year and applied for political asylum there. I was on the WaT program. Left before the end of the visa period, did not exceed the time of stay. When I left, I did not notify them ...
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Do i need a visa to go to Portugal i have 1951 UN convention travel document

I have 1951 UN travel document issued in United Kingdom, Do i need a visa to go to Portugal for 4 days?
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Can i travel to Malta with my UN 1951 Travel document issued by United Kingdom?

Can i travel to Malta without a visa with my 1951 UN convention travel document issued by united kingdom?
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UK Refugee travel document (blue color) and visas for France

I have a UK blue refugee travel document. Do I need a visa for entry to France? My original nationality is Nigeria, and I am confused about the eligibility for the 90 days visa free entry following ...
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UK Issued 1951 Blue Travel Document - Can you travel throughout Schengen without a visa if entering a visa free country?

Planning a tourism trip (< 90 days) with a friend who has the 1951 Blue Travel Document issued via the UK. On our last trip we went to Italy, which permits her to enter without a visa for a short ...
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Can I travel to Bulgaria with an italian refugee travel document?

I'm a holder of an Italian refugee passport (travel document) and an Italian residence permit and I need to travel to Sofia by next week, I have checked online about this matter, but I would like some ...
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Travel with a UNHCR travel document to the US

I was a refugee in Nigeria and was awarded a scholarship to study in Italy, in addition, I have a permit of stay for Italy. Can I travel with the said document on educational basis for an exchange ...
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Visa-free countries with a UK Refugee travel document

I have a UK Refugee Travel Document (RTD). I am planning to visit Kosovo soon. But when I check my visa requirement I see different information in different places and it is confusing. With my UK ...
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UK Refugee travel document (blue color) and visas for Netherlands and Germany

I have a UK blue refugee travel document. Do I need a visa for entry to Netherlands and Germany? Some said to me you don’t need visa for Netherlands and Germany but I want to make sure. It’s happened ...
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Afghan refugee in US traveling to Iran

An Afghan refugee who already had their initial meeting with an asylum officer wants to travel briefly to Pakistan or Iran for a family emergency. Definitely not entering Afghanistan. Can application ...
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I have Canadian refugee travel documents. Can I enter the United States?

Can I enter the US with my Canadian refugee travel documents? Do I need to apply for an ESTA or do I just show it at the port of entry like a regular Canadian citizen? I’ll probably drive in or take ...
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Can I travel to Mexico with an Italian residence permit and refugee travel document?

I am a Afghani citizen with an Italian residence permit (ASILO) and documento di viaggio per rifugiati (refugee travel document). I would like to travel to Mexico over Christmas. I don't have a visa. ...
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Refugee Passport / Refugee Travel Document from France to London

I am from Mali, and I have a Refugee Travel Document, a TVR as we say in French, otherwise called a "refugee passport." Do I need a visa to go to London?
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Does a Austrian refugee passport holder need a visa to enter Azerbaijan?

Hi am from Pakistan i have a refugee passport can i travel to Azerbaijani with out visa? Can i get visa on arrival? Thanks,
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My government (China) cancelled my passport. I'm in Malaysia, what can I do?

My government (China) cancelled my passport. I'm in Malaysia. What can I do? Reason of the cancellation: I posted a tweet saying EAT MY ASS while tagging a government institution. I mean I don't know ...
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Palestinian travel document from Syria [closed]

My daughter lives in Germany but she still has a Palestinian travel document from Syria. She is travelling to Beirut through transit 3 hours in Sabiha airport in Turkey. Does she need any procedure, ...
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Do I need a visa to travel to Singapore with a US refugee travel document?

Do i need a visa to travel to Singapore with a US refugee travel document? I have a refugee travel document issued by US CIS. I am planning to travel to Singapore and I would like to know if I can ...
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Applying for asylum in an EU country after visiting another EU country [closed]

If I enter an EU country (country "A") for the first time, legally for work/study/tourism, then later want to apply for asylum in country "B", also in the EU, will the Dublin ...
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Entry in Timatic when travelling with a German Blue Pass (convention travel document)

If a passenger has a German blue travel document under Convention of 28 July 1951 and the nationality stated on the document is Somalia, do I have to fill in Somalia or Germany in the nationality ...
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Transit Visa for Ukraine

I am traveling to Yerevan-Armenia from London with my daughter with a Refugee Travel Document issued by the UK. We have a few hours stay in Boryspil airport in Kyiv. Do we need an airport transit visa?...
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Can Pakistani holding Italian resident along with refugee travel document enter Bulgaria without visa

I am Pakistani national holding Italian resident along with refugee travel document . Kindly let me know that I can enter Bulgaria without visa .
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Are there any visa-free countries for a person with Ugandan refugee passport?

I am a Congolese refugee in Uganda and I have a refugee passport (traveling document). I would like to know which countries offer a visa-free entry to Ugandan refugees with a refugee passport (...
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What countries may be entered without visa by the holder of a Ghana refugee travel document?

What countries in the world may be entered without a visa by a refugee carrying a Ghana travel document such as the one illustrated?
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Travelling to Russia with Refugee Travel document issued in USA

I have a refugee travel document issued in the USA and need to travel to Russia. Can I apply for a Russian visa?
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South African Refugee Travel Document [duplicate]

I am trying to apply for visa student for the US, but I will have the South African Refugee Travel Document instead of a regular passport. I am worried that they might not be able to issue a visa for ...
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If I have German travel document for refugees do I need visa to Visit Australia? [duplicate]

If I have German travel document for refugees do I need visa to Visit Australia? And what is the best visa to travel to Australia to attend my daughters wedding?
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I am a Jamaican citizen granted asylum in the United States. May I use my refugee travel documents to visit the Bahamas?

I am a Jamaican citizen granted asylum in the United States I want to find out if I could use my refugee travel documents to visit the Bahamas?
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How can I apply for a Canadian visit visa as a refugee? [closed]

I am a refugee in South Africa with a refugee travel document. I would like to get a Canadian visit visa, what should I do?
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Irish travel document

I hold a "1951 Convention travel document" from Ireland as a person with refugee status. Am I allowed to visit the Netherlands, Spain, France and Italy? Which countries are visa free for me?
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A Convention Travel Document (CTD) or Titre de Voyage [closed]

I have an Australian travel document for refugees. Do I need a visa to travel to London?
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I have a US Refugee Travel Document and am currently studying in the UK for a semester; are there Schengen countries I can travel to without a visa? [duplicate]

I am a US permanent resident and I am currently studying abroad in England with a student short-term visa. I went to apply for a Schengen visa to VFS, but I got told that I would need to go back to ...
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Traveling to Sri Lanka with Refugee Travel Document

I am a refugee and granted a refugee passport by Italy. I am planning to go to Sri Lanka for tourism and obtained ETA from Sri Lanka. I am originally from Pakistan but do not have passport or ID from ...
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Refugee in France, travelling to the USA as a tourist? [duplicate]

I am a refugee in France with a French travel passport. I want to visit the USA as a tourist. I don't know how to start. Should I take an interview appointment at the US embassy in France? Maybe I can ...
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Timatic and Refugee Travel Document

I'm familiar with Timatic, which can be accessed through multiple portals, like this one (from IATA, which compiles Timatic), and this one (from Olympic Airlines). A traveler carrying a Refugee ...
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I have a Canadian refugee travel document; do I need a visa to go to Denmark?

I have a Canadian refugee travel document; do I need a visa to travel to Denmark?
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USA Permanent Resident through Asylum, visiting Colombia

I'd like to visit Colombia for tourism but my situation is not straightforward. I'm a legal Permanent Resident of the USA (Green Card holder). I have US Refugee Travel Document (this is my only '...
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My national passport

I am a US asylee, and I have green card and USA travel document. I want to travel to UAE , and since UAE doesn't accept travel document can I use my national passport?
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Travel from USA to Mexico as a refugee document holder - Can I use my home country passport?

My wife is an asylee. Status was granted. Still waiting on I-485. She has a travel document and we want to visit Mexico for vacation. Mexican consulate will issue entrance visa but my wife is getting ...
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Leaving the USA for 10 yrs when you have asylum

My family and I fled Country X (not important which) as refugees. They went to Morocco (which is not Country X). I came to the USA on a student visa and then applied for asylum. I got my asylum ...
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Can a Burundian with a Rwandan refugee passport visit Kenya?

I'm a Burundian who lives in South Africa and holds a Rwandan refugee passport. Can I use this passport to travel to Kenya? I didn't use it when I came here to South Africa.
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