The travel document is a replacement for the passport from your country of origin or the country you've fled to come to Germany. The “travel document for refugees” is also known as Convention Pass (Konventionspass ) or Blue Passport (Blauer Pass ).

The primary travel document for foreigners in Germany is the "Reiseausweis für Ausländer" (Travel Document for Foreigners), which serves as a German passport substitute. This blue-covered document is issued to non-EU citizens who reside in Germany but cannot reasonably obtain a passport from their home country—often applicable to recognized refugees, stateless persons, or those with subsidiary protection. In 2026, the document is typically issued with a biometric storage chip and is valid for a period linked to the individual's residence permit (usually up to three years). To obtain one, applicants must provide proof of their identity and evidence that they have attempted to contact their home country’s embassy without success. The fee for adults over age 24 is €100, while a temporary version (valid for one year) costs €67. It is important to note that while this document allows for international travel, the German immigration authorities (Ausländerbehörde) can restrict its validity to certain countries, and it does not automatically grant visa-free entry to nations outside the Schengen Area.