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UK Visa on a Refugee Travel Document

Care2Care

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Apr 25, 2020
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Hello everyone,

Has anyone applied for a UK visitor visa whilst using a Refugee Travel Document (RTD)?

I'd like some guidance as i am planning to visit the UK next year and want to apply for a visa.

I am a protected person on a RTD

Any pointers like website to check, procedure, if i have to submit in person and biometrics required , how long visa processing takes etc.. Just any helpful pointers would be appreciated.

Thanks
 

eliteguy

Star Member
May 13, 2022
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Hello everyone,

Has anyone applied for a UK visitor visa whilst using a Refugee Travel Document (RTD)?

I'd like some guidance as i am planning to visit the UK next year and want to apply for a visa.

I am a protected person on a RTD

Any pointers like website to check, procedure, if i have to submit in person and biometrics required , how long visa processing takes etc.. Just any helpful pointers would be appreciated.

Thanks
Are you PR already? or still waiting...It is better to apply after yiu get PR
 

eliteguy

Star Member
May 13, 2022
83
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Thanks for responding. No i am not a PR yet. It's still in processing at ircc
You actually can apply and it can be successful....Just having your PR helps though...I applied in January for USA visa and wasn't given..My PR came and I applied again and got 10 years....Even though I applied with same RTD
 

canuck78

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Jun 18, 2017
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In general being employed, having a good amount of savings, having a home (lease or ownership), traveling for a specific purpose, traveling for a short amount of time, being a PR (realize you aren’t PR yet),etc. are all things that will help you get approval.
 
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qxoil

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Feb 25, 2010
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I applied this year and visited uk on Rtd with out pr . Pr is in process.I was given visa . With out any problem. I have family in uk blood relatives and lived ,studied and worked there , I had very good immigration history with uk.
process is very simple filled application form online book an appointment.Upload your documents . On appointment day just go there give your biometrics and submit your passport. Process time is 2 to 3 months . Mine took 9 weeks
 
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AsylumSeekers

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Mar 3, 2023
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You actually can apply and it can be successful....Just having your PR helps though...I applied in January for USA visa and wasn't given..My PR came and I applied again and got 10 years....Even though I applied with same RTD
I'm curious to know more about your US visa submission, documents, reasons ?

By the way I am employed, got PR for nearly a year
 

Starboyy

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Jun 14, 2021
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Hello,
Could anyone share UK visa process on RTD ? Is it like normal UK visit visa process ?
What is the visa processing time (How long it takes to get the visa) ?
 

kanjoo

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Feb 12, 2024
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Hello,
Could anyone share UK visa process on RTD ? Is it like normal UK visit visa process ?
What is the visa processing time (How long it takes to get the visa) ?

Yes, exactly like a normal passport. However, if you are flying elsewhere on an airline touching the UK, you can get a short transit (24 hours) with Canadian PR card
 
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Shams2002

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Jul 2, 2024
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Hi, I’m a permanent resident Canada and I have a valid Canadian travel document, do I still need a visa to visit my friend in the UK? Does anyone know or have information about this? Please share
 

Jakiewuyi

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Jan 20, 2022
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Hi, I’m a permanent resident Canada and I have a valid Canadian travel document, do I still need a visa to visit my friend in the UK? Does anyone know or have information about this? Please share
UK is not included in the list of visa free countries for RTD. You need to apply for a UK visa. You chew to complete the application form online and provide necessary information needed for your visa approval.
 
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Newstart2022

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Jul 29, 2022
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UK is not included in the list of visa free countries for RTD. You need to apply for a UK visa. You chew to complete the application form online and provide necessary information needed for your visa approval.
Hi , please Where can one find the list of the countries visa free for RTD . Thank you !
 

AsylumSeekers

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Mar 3, 2023
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Hi, I’m a permanent resident Canada and I have a valid Canadian travel document, do I still need a visa to visit my friend in the UK? Does anyone know or have information about this? Please share
you need a visa, unless you're flying on an airline which transit through UK