VISA Information for Countries

**Asylee13** · 31st July 2009, 01:26 AM

Confirmed...singapore doesn't accept RP even if you have GC. I wanted to go out as i had 13 hours of layover, but officers didn't allow me to leave airport. But, anyway it is a nice airport and i enjoyed my stay there.

**vdostoi1** · 31st July 2009, 09:55 AM

Originally Posted by Asylee13

Want or someone,
I think list has changed now.

Could you please publish updated list of countries that do not require visa for RP + GC.

Feel free to add to the list as well.

**tributeblinky** · 2nd August 2009, 07:52 PM

hey guys,

I'm flying to frankfurt in the middle of august and want to visit france, italy and the UK. I have my RTD and I have a UK visa, but i don't have time to get the Schengen visa before i travel.

Questions: I know some people have travelled to the Schengen States through Germany without getting a visa:

1- First of all, is it still possible to travel to Germany without visa on RTD?

2- To those who have done so, what is the best means of travel to avoid immigration checkpoints and passport checks? Is there any way I can fly out of Germany to France without facing immigration authorities? Should I leave the airport and the international terminal and get a domestic flight at the domestic terminal? If not, what means of land travel is the best?

3- In case I do face immigration authorities, what tactics are there to convince them to let me in? What documents should I have when I travel there?

Thank you so much everyone.

**Raziel** · 2nd August 2009, 08:27 PM

1- yes, my friend with his son went to Germany using RTD, no problem at all, I gave him a hard copy of this link to use it in case he got into problems with German borders, he said he didn't need it there:
http://www.germany.info/Vertretung/u...FAQ__Visa.html

read this question in the link:

I cannot get a national passport from my country of origin but I do hold a"Travel Document for Refugees". Can I use this document to travel to Germany?

2- He travelled from Germany to: Slovakia, Czech, France, Austria... using a rented car... no borders at all... no one to question him at all.

but if you are using airplanes to travel, well... before I came to USA "for asylum", I had the chance to travel between Schengen countries and they were 100% domestic flights, no one questioned me at all... no one asked to see my visa "I had one"

still not guaranteed... I know a man carrying Schengen Visa in his passport and he was travelling from Austria to Norway "using a train"... German officer asked to see his visa

so there is still a chance of... but if I were in your shoes I will fly without a Schengen Visa

3- you can only say that you came through Germany and that it is open borders now... so "LET ME IN"... or you can show them the RTD and tell them it is US and you can stay for 90 days LOL, worst case scenario "go back to Germany"

go back and try again if it is worth it. If you need a visa, I think you can get it via mail + 2 weeks + fees from www.visahq.com apply for the French Schengen Visa... if not, just fly without one

I have a question to whoever went to Germany with RTD but without GC... my friend that I talked about had RTD and GC, but he told me in the airport when he wanted to go back to USA, the security "before boarding" that are hired by US authorities told him "RTD?? What is this? are you serious? you want to return using RTD???" he was

so he showed them the GC so they said "OK, now you are talking, OK to board"

I want to travel to Germany using RTD, I don't have GC, is RTD enough? should I apply for rentry permit in addition to the RTD ???? I'm asking because of what happened to my friend "thank God he has GC"

**cafeconleche** · 2nd August 2009, 11:00 PM

No, a Re-Entry Permit looks just like an RTD, so you'll get the same quizzical looks, but you have to explain to them that you CAN enter the US on a US RTD! Take a print-out if you need to. But, in my experience, immigration usually ignore your printouts and still insist on calling everyone they know to double check if you're allowed.

**varayoc** · 9th August 2009, 06:18 PM

This from the web site of the Netherlands consulate in NY

Note: As of March 1, 2009- US Refugee Travel Document holders are exempt from visa requirements for the Netherlands.

**Raziel** · 9th August 2009, 06:30 PM

in case is someone needs the link to that http://www.cgmiami.org/article.asp?a...f=AR00000396EN

**cafeconleche** · 9th August 2009, 11:56 PM

I am seriously annoyed with the Dutch for this. I've been through a lot of pain having to apply for visas, and only when I don't require going to the Netherlands do they suddenly relax the requirements. It's the story of my life...

**tributeblinky** · 10th August 2009, 04:14 AM

I don't understand why they are not signing an agreement with the US to make this applicable to all Schengen, EU or EEU countries!

So, so far, the RTD holders are expemt from having to have a visa for short stays for the following countries:

Germany
Netherlands
Croatia
Macau (upon entry)
Montenegro (30 days)

correct me if i'm wrong guys and if u know about any other countries u can add to the list, leave a post!

**varayoc** · 10th August 2009, 07:10 AM

Hungary too...

**ASSYLEE** · 10th August 2009, 08:51 AM

Originally Posted by cafeconleche

I am seriously annoyed with the Dutch for this. I've been through a lot of pain having to apply for visas, and only when I don't require going to the Netherlands do they suddenly relax the requirements. It's the story of my life...

Cafe,

It sucks that you had to go through all that. But if you look at the bigger picture, isn't it so much better that asylees who have RTD's don't need a visa to go there? If anything it shows an increasing trend that more and more Schengen countries are coming to their senses when it come to visa rules, etc. I hear Amsterdam is a GOOD time.

**Raziel** · 10th August 2009, 09:53 AM

Originally Posted by tributeblinky

ISo, so far, the RTD holders are expemt from having to have a visa for short stays for the following countries:

Germany
Netherlands
Croatia
Macau (upon entry)
Montenegro (30 days)

correct me if i'm wrong guys and if u know about any other countries u can add to the list, leave a post!

Slovakia

I emailed Slovak embassy and they said RTD holders don't need visa.

**cafeconleche** · 10th August 2009, 01:55 PM

Yes, it is better for everybody. I'm not annoyed that they did it, but just that they did it when I DON'T NEED IT! Hehe.

Amsterdam is BRILLIANT. Definitely make it a point to visit sometime, but leave your normal self behind before you go

**tributeblinky** · 10th August 2009, 10:52 PM

i can't confirm hungary. by the way this list is just RTD on its own, regardless of possessing a green card or not!!

Germany
Netherlands
Croatia
Macau (upon entry)
Montenegro (30 days)
Slovakia

**GayGuy** · 10th August 2009, 11:02 PM

Since Germany and the Netherlands are part of the Schengen Area, does this mean that you can travel the Schengen area without a visa provided you enter Germany or the Netherlands wit your RTD? Or are you restricted to stay in only either Germany or the Netherlands?

**varayoc** · 11th August 2009, 07:03 AM

This from the Hungarian Embassy Web page and I went to Hungary last Sep on RTD and had no prob getting in...

Croatia, Guatemala, Holy See, Honduras, Hong Kong (the exemption applies only to holders of a “Hong Kong Special Administrative Region”), Iceland, Israel, Japan, Macao (the exemption applies only to holders of a “Regio Administrativa Especial de Macau” passport), Malaysia, Mexico, Monaco, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Salvador, San Marino, Singapore, South Korea, United States of America, Uruguay, Venezuela (Please check the country list).

Stateless persons and recognized refugees holders of a Travel Document issued by one of the above mentioned states, can enter without a visa (in case of US Travel Documents: if the annotation: "refugee" or "stateless" figures in the travel document it can be used for travel without a visa. A "simple" travel document without these annotations is not recognized by Hungary, and cannot be used for travel).

**tributeblinky** · 11th August 2009, 07:32 AM

thanks. can you please post the link?

**varayoc** · 11th August 2009, 08:43 AM

http://www.huembwas.org/Consul/ENG/v...lInfoEnter.htm

**cafeconleche** · 11th August 2009, 02:35 PM

You're not allowed to leave Germany, the Netherlands, Hungary and Slovakia to go to other Schengen countries, but people often do, and they don't always get caught. But, it would be at your own risk.

**tributeblinky** · 11th August 2009, 02:42 PM

ok so the list is:

Germany
Netherlands
Croatia
Macau (upon entry)
Montenegro (30 days)
Slovakia
Hungary

feel free to add more.

**luckyguyinus** · 14th August 2009, 04:12 AM

Originally Posted by tributeblinky

ok so the list is:

Germany
Netherlands
Croatia
Macau (upon entry)
Montenegro (30 days)
Slovakia
Hungary

feel free to add more.

Belgium

DO YOU NEED A VISA?

If you are not a US citizen and you don't know whether you need a visa, check here

Holders of a United States Permit to Re-Enter, need a visa; holders of a of United States Refugee Travel Document do NOT need a visa to enter Belgium. (check with other Schengen countries is you do need a visa to enter)

**cafeconleche** · 14th August 2009, 04:25 AM

Wow, interesting. I found the link, too: http://www.diplomatie.be/losangeles/...p?id=69&mnu=69

**tributeblinky** · 14th August 2009, 04:57 AM

Belgium

DO YOU NEED A VISA?

If you are not a US citizen and you don't know whether you need a visa, check here

Holders of a United States Permit to Re-Enter, need a visa; holders of a of United States Refugee Travel Document do NOT need a visa to enter Belgium. (check with other Schengen countries is you do need a visa to enter)

that's pretty cool!

Belgium
Germany
Netherlands
Croatia
Macau (upon entry)
Montenegro (30 days)
Slovakia
Hungary

**cafeconleche** · 14th August 2009, 01:56 PM

Luxembourg may even be on the list just because of the Benelux agreement. I couldn't find any exact information, though. Either way, it's not likely that you'll fly into Luxembourg directly, and that anyone will even look at your passport there.

**w3nie** · 8th September 2009, 04:05 AM

Hi, I have a plan to go to australia this december and now, my RTD is still in process but for sure i'll get it soon. so my question is can you explain more the process to get australia visa step by step using RTD because i can't find any information use RTD. can you explain to me step by step from the beginning what should i do after i get my RTD and what a document that should ready for visa's proses?and how long it will be take?

thanks a lot for your information.
it's very helpful for me..

Best regards,

w3nie

**tributeblinky** · 8th September 2009, 05:18 AM

this page explains it in details. follow other links for next steps:

http://www.immi.gov.au/visitors/tour...ligibility.htm

u can also call ur local australian embassy and either get information online or setup and appointment and go to them for more info.

the phone number for consulate in los angeles is: +1 310 229 2300

**WoosterLad** · 15th September 2009, 06:19 PM

I've visited Australia on a RTD and again on a RP. They accept both. Once you send your application and supporting documents to their embassy in DC, they quickly turn it around with a visa in a week.

**varayoc** · 22nd September 2009, 09:09 PM

Hello Guys. Has anybody had any experience travelling to Aruba on a GC and RP? Was it a smooth entry into Aruba?

**w3nie** · 30th October 2009, 03:42 PM

Can anyone advice me??
I applied for australian visa last week with my travel document and also all of the paper that they need. But I just got the visa refusal from Australian Embassy. The reason was they think I 'll not come back to America again after go to Australia. Did I miss something?I give all the evidence that they suggest. What should I do? Can someone help me? THank you.

**w3nie** · 30th October 2009, 03:45 PM

can you exactly give the information about supporting document that I need to submit? Because I just got a visa refusal from them. Thank a lot. I need help.