Refugee Travel Document
What is a refugee travel document?
A refugee travel document is an official document issued by a country to a person who holds a refugee status. It serves as a valid travel document for refugees and allows them to travel internationally.
What are the types of refugee travel document?
There are two types of refugee travel documents:
Convention Travel Document (CTD): This type of document is issued to refugees with a valid refugee status who are traveling abroad for a temporary period. It allows them to return to the country that granted them refugee status.
Certificate of Identity (CID): This type of document is issued to refugees who do not have a valid passport from their home country. It serves as an alternative travel document and allows them to travel internationally.
How to complete a refugee travel document
Completing a refugee travel document requires the following steps:
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Gather the required documents, including proof of refugee status, identification documents, and supporting documents such as a travel itinerary.
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Fill out the necessary personal information, including your full name, date of birth, and contact details.
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Provide details about your refugee status, including the country that granted you refugee status and the date of recognition.
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Include any additional information or documents required by the issuing authority.
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Review the completed form for accuracy and make any necessary corrections.
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Submit the completed refugee travel document application to the appropriate authority for processing.
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Questions & answers
How long do refugee travel documents take?
Your actual refugee travel document should be issued within about 2 to 5 months from filing your Form I-131. You may request that the actual document be sent to your U.S. address, your attorneys address (if you choose to work with an attorney), or to a U.S. consulate or embassy abroad.
How do I obtain a travel document?
To apply for a Refugee Travel Document, file Form I-131, Application for Travel Document. You should file a Form I-131 before you leave the United States and expect processing times of approximately three months. However, it may take longer. Expedited processing may be available for your situation.
How much is the fee for a Refugee Travel Document?
Don't forget to sign your form. I am applying for a refugee travel document (Application Types B and C) and I am:Filing FeeBiometric Services13 or younger$105$014 or 15$105$8516 to 79$135$8580 or older$135$0 Jul 19, 2022
How does Refugee Travel Document look like?
The Refugee Travel Document looks like a passport and can be used like one. However, as a refugee, please understand that until you are a US citizen, there is some risk to traveling outside of the USA because you could lose your status.
How do I get refugee travel documents?
To apply for a Refugee Travel Document, file Form I-131, Application for Travel Document. Filing instructions and forms are available on our Web site at www.uscis.gov. Follow the instructions on the form carefully. For further information please visit our Web site or call Customer Service at 1-800-375-5283.
How much does a Refugee Travel Document cost?
Refugee Travel Document: USCIS fee (age 16 and older): $135. USCIS fee (younger than 16): $105. Biometrics fee: $85.
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