If you’re a refugee holding a UK-issued Refugee Travel Document under the 1951 UN Convention, you may be eligible for visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to several countries. However, entry requirements can vary widely, and some countries may still require a visa or additional documentation. This guide provides an overview of countries that allow visa-free travel with Refugee Travel Documents, along with essential tips to ensure smooth international travel.
Many refugees holding Refugee Travel Documents are often unsure about which countries allow visa-free travel with Refugee Travel Documents, making international travel complicated
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: RedditVisa Requirements by Region:
- 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
Visa-Free Countries by Region:
- 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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