Anyone with travel experience using their refugee travel document (Recently)?

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theman1400

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Is there anyone here who has been granted asylum and is currently waiting for their green card, who has used a refugee travel document to travel and return to the U.S.? Please share your experience if you have any!
 
Hi,
Yes, I’ve traveled recently using my refugee travel document. The process was mostly smooth, but I’d recommend checking visa requirements for each country well in advance—some still ask for extra documents. Also, make sure your travel document is valid for at least 6 months before planning your trip. Feel free to ask if you have any specific questions!
 
sarahkhan said:
Hi,
Yes, I’ve traveled recently using my refugee travel document. The process was mostly smooth, but I’d recommend checking visa requirements for each country well in advance—some still ask for extra documents. Also, make sure your travel document is valid for at least 6 months before planning your trip. Feel free to ask if you have any specific questions!
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thank you!! could u please tell me when did u travel? when did u return? thank you
 
sarahkhan said:
Hi,
Yes, I’ve traveled recently using my refugee travel document. The process was mostly smooth, but I’d recommend checking visa requirements for each country well in advance—some still ask for extra documents. Also, make sure your travel document is valid for at least 6 months before planning your trip. Feel free to ask if you have any specific questions!
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Hello, what country did you go?
 
Hello, our greencard is pending. We got our travel documents. I emailed Switzerland consulate if they are accepting refugee travel documents and they said they are accepting it but I need to apply for visa. Where can I find the list of Europe countries who accepts travel document without Schengen visa?
 
crescent44 said:
Hello, our greencard is pending. We got our travel documents. I emailed Switzerland consulate if they are accepting refugee travel documents and they said they are accepting it but I need to apply for visa. Where can I find the list of Europe countries who accepts travel document without Schengen visa?
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Don’t know about a list but Germany is one of them.
www.germany.info

Visa Application Procedure in Los Angeles

Here you will find information on how to apply for a visa in Los Angeles.
www.germany.info www.germany.info
 
C R S said:
I have included a link to an immigration attorney's website; I cannot attest to the veracity of the information, unfortunately:

https://bwea.com/refugee-travel-document/#Refugee_Travel_Document_Visa-Free_Countries
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This list is wrong.

A few countries like Germany, the Netherlands and Belgium don't require a visa. Technically you can enter one of these countries and travel through the Schengen area, but you are not officially allowed to go to countries that require a visa. If they check, and there are a lot of border controls these days, they could give you trouble. It's up to you whether you want to take this risk, or apply for a visa to Switzerland and then freely travel through Schengen.
 
cafeconleche said:
This list is wrong.

A few countries like Germany, the Netherlands and Belgium don't require a visa. Technically you can enter one of these countries and travel through the Schengen area, but you are not officially allowed to go to countries that require a visa. If they check, and there are a lot of border controls these days, they could give you trouble. It's up to you whether you want to take this risk, or apply for a visa to Switzerland and then freely travel through Schengen.
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Also worth noting that while Switzerland is part of Schengen, it is not part of the EU so has customs control at the borders. official Swiss info notes “In connection with these customs and goods inspections and for personal protection, checks on persons may also be carried out if necessary.” In other words, if switzerland is the actual destination, probably best to *not* expect to cross in without being checked.
 
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