Refugee Travel Document
What is a refugee travel document?
A refugee travel document is a certificate issued to refugees or stateless individuals to allow them to travel outside their home country and be admitted to other countries.
What are the types of refugee travel document?
There are two main types of refugee travel documents: The 1951 Convention Travel Document, issued to refugees recognized under the Geneva Convention, and the 1954 Convention Travel Document, issued to stateless individuals.
1951 Convention Travel Document
1954 Convention Travel Document
How to complete a refugee travel document
To complete a refugee travel document, follow these steps:
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Fill in your personal information accurately
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Attach any required supporting documents
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Submit the completed form to the relevant authorities 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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