Please note that the information below is subject to regular updates. For instance, the UK’s withdrawal from the EU could alter the visa-free travel privileges to European countries. Therefore, it’s crucial to always verify the visa requirements of your destination country before embarking on a trip.
If you hold a Refugee Travel Document issued by the United Kingdom under the 1951 United Nations Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees, you can enjoy visa-free travel to numerous countries. However, it’s essential to remember that different countries have their own travel restrictions and may still require a visa, even for short-term visits like tourism, even if you possess a Refugee Travel Document.
When traveling, ensure that you carry your valid UK residence permit, which serves as proof of your refugee status, alongside your Refugee Travel Document.
Please note that this list is subject to change at any time. We strongly recommend double-checking the current visa requirements with the embassy of your destination country before making any travel arrangements.
For countries with official sources, there will be a hyperlink, which will be highlighted in orange and underlined. You can click on it to view more information.
UK Refugee Travel Documents. Credit: RedditCountries that require visas for visitors with the Refugee Travel Document (blue) issued under the 1951 UN Convention:
- Afghanistan
- Argentina
- Albania
- Algeria
- Angola
- Andorra
- Austria
- Australia
- Azerbaijan
- Belarus
- Belgium
- Bolivia
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Bulgaria
- Brazil
- Cambodia
- Canada
- China
- Cuba
- Cyprus
- Czech Republic
- Denmark
- Dominican Republic
- Egypt
- Estonia
- France
- Georgia
- Greece
- India
- Iceland
- Indonesia
- Iraq
- Israel
- Jamaica* (depending on the country of origin of the traveller)
- Japan
- Kazakhstan
- Kenya
- Kyrgystan
- Latvia
- Mali
- Malta
- Mexico
- Macedonia
- Malaysia
- Morocco
- Mozambique
- Nepal
- Norway *(1951 Convention travel documents issued by Malta, Ireland, Liechtenstein, or Switzerland have visa-free access to Norway)
- Poland
- Portugal
- Philippines
- Russia
- Saudi Arabia
- Senegal
- Serbia
- Singapore
- Slovakia
- Solomon
- Spain
- Sweden
- Tanzania
- Thailand* (depending on the country of origin of the traveller)
- Turkey (unless for official visit)
- USA
- Ukraine
- United Kingdom
Countries that do not require visas for visitors with the Refugee Travel Document (blue) issued under the 1951 UN Convention:
- Armenia
- Croatia
- Finland
- Georgia
- Germany
- Hungary
- Ireland
- Italy
- Kosovo
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Maldives
- Moldova
- Monaco**
- Montenegro
- Netherlands* (depending on the country of origin of the traveller)
- Romania
- San Marino
- Slovenia
- South Africa
- South Korea
- Switzerland
- Tunisia * (depending on the country of origin of the traveller)
- Vatican city
European countries that require a visa to travel with a travel document:
European countries that you can travel visa free with a travel document:
- Croatia
- Finland
- Germany
- Hungary
- Ireland
- Italy
- Lithuania
- Liechtenstein
- Luxembourg
- Monaco* (To be confirmed after Brexit)
- Netherlands* (Depending on your nationality)
- Romania
- San Marino
- Slovenia
- Switzerland
- Vatican city
List of countries that DO NOT ALLOW ENTRANCE for the visitors with the Refugee Travel Document (blue) issued under the 1951 UN Convention:
List of countries that issue travel documents:
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