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Can I travel to Germany with US Refugee Travel Document?

Holders of the “Refugee Travel Document” (Form I-571) which is issued by the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) are not required to obtain a visa to enter the Federal Republic of Germany for purposes of business, tourism, or to visit friends if they stay no longer than 90 days.



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U.S. nationals can visit Germany for up to 90 days without a visa for tourism, business, and short-term study. The United States has an agreement with the European Union that allows visa-free travel for American citizens within the Schengen Area and EU, which includes Germany.

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A person with refugee or asylum status who wishes to travel outside the United States needs a Refugee Travel Document in order to return to the United States. In most cases, a refugee or asylee may use the Refugee Travel Document for travel in place of a passport.

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You can't leave the country until you have your approved travel document in hand, so you should expect to spend the 3–5 months after submitting your green card application in the United States. Theoretically, you could be out of the United States for as long as you have a travel document (one year plus renewals).

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