Where can I travel with a Refugee Travel Document?
Type a country — we'll show if you need a visa, how to apply and how much it costs. Visa rules for holders of the UK Refugee Travel Document and Certificate of Travel. 44 visa-free, 12 on arrival, 12 e-visa. Don't have a Refugee Travel Document yet? Apply for one (£102, gov.uk) →
Visas by region
Useful if you plan a whole direction — Europe, Southeast Asia or South America. Countries within a region often share similar rules for Refugee Travel Document holders.
What's important to know before you travel
Where can I travel with a Refugee Travel Document?
44 countries visa-free, 12 with visa on arrival, 12 with online visa. Other countries require an embassy visa. Rules change — always verify with embassy and airline before travel.
What is a Refugee Travel Document?
Travel document for people with refugee status in the UK. Replaces national passport for travel. Valid 10 years. Applied for online on gov.uk for £75. Details — on the document page.
Can I use an e-visa for Turkey with Refugee Travel Document?
No. Turkey's e-visa does NOT work for Refugee Travel Document. Apply in person via VFS Global Turkey in London. Cost ~£230, processing 10–14 days.
Do I need Schengen for Europe?
Yes. With Refugee Travel Document you need a Schengen visa to travel to EU/EEA. Apply via VFS Global at the embassy of your destination. Cost €80, processing 2–4 weeks. Multi-entry visa is possible.
Can I travel to CIS countries?
Most require a visa for Refugee Travel Document holders (Russia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan). IMPORTANT: travelling to the country you fled may lead the Home Office to review your refugee status.