If you have been recognised as a refugee, have humanitarian protection status, discretionary leave to remain or have been granted settlement (indefinite leave to remain) on any of the above categories, you may apply for a Travel Document to travel outside the UK.
While the Travel Document application process can be complex and daunting, at GB Immigration our team of experts can help you achieve the best possible outcome.
Applying for a Travel Document
There are 4 different types you can apply for, depending on your status:
- Convention refugee travel document: if you have been recognised as a refugee or if you are the family member of a refugee and have come to join them under the family reunion rules
- Certificate of travel: if you hold ILR status in the UK, Discretionary Leave to Remain or Humanitarian Protection and you can demonstrate that you have been refused a passport by your own national authorities.
- Stateless person’s document: if you have been recognised as a stateless person
- One-way travel document: if you want to leave and not return
You must have permission to stay in the UK for at least six months from the date when you make your application. This is because other countries may not accept your travel document if you have less than six months’ permission to return to the United Kingdom. If your current permission to remain in the UK will expire in less than six months, you must apply to extend your stay before you can apply for a travel document.
You may normally travel to any country except for the country from which asylum or other form of protection was sought. If successful, your travel document will be valid for ten years if you have indefinite leave to remain. Otherwise, your travel document will be valid for the same period as your current leave.