Refugee Travel Document

What is a refugee travel document?

A refugee travel document is an official document issued by a country to a refugee or asylum seeker that allows them to travel internationally. It serves as a form of identification and travel permit for individuals who are unable to use their original passport due to fear of persecution or lack of diplomatic relations between their home country and the destination country.

What are the types of refugee travel document?

There are two main types of refugee travel documents: 1. Convention Travel Document (CTD): This document is issued to refugees who are recognized under the 1951 United Nations Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees. It allows them to travel internationally and provides protection and recognition of their refugee status. 2. Refugee Travel Document (RTD): This document is issued to individuals who are granted refugee status by a country but are not covered under the 1951 Convention. It allows them to travel internationally and serves as a proof of their refugee status.

Convention Travel Document (CTD)
Refugee Travel Document (RTD)

How to complete a refugee travel document?

Completing a refugee travel document involves the following steps: 1. Obtain the application form: Contact the appropriate government agency or embassy to obtain the application form for a refugee travel document. 2. Fill out the form: Provide accurate and complete information on the application form, including personal details, refugee status, and travel plans. 3. Gather supporting documents: Gather any required supporting documents, such as proof of refugee status, identification documents, and photographs. 4. Submit the application: Submit the completed application form and supporting documents to the designated government agency or embassy. 5. Pay the fees: Pay any required fees for the processing of the refugee travel document. 6. Wait for approval: Wait for the government agency or embassy to process the application and approve the refugee travel document. 7. Receive the document: Once approved, collect the refugee travel document from the designated government agency or embassy.

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Obtain the application form
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Fill out the form
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Gather supporting documents
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Submit the application
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Pay the fees
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Wait for approval
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Receive the document

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Questions & answers

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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Refugee Travel Document: USCIS fee (age 16 and older): $135. USCIS fee (younger than 16): $105. Biometrics fee: $85.