Refugee travel to the UK

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I have Convention 28 July 1951 issued to refugees by Belgium. I would like to travel to the UK.
I would like to know: do I need a visa to enter UK? Can I enter visa free? Or can I get a visa on arrival?



Best Answer

You need to apply for a visa. The UK does not issue visas at the border, and people using 1951 convention travel documents are not eligible for visa free entry, since the UK suspended its participation in the European Agreement on the Abolition of Visas for Refugees in 2003.




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Can I go to UK as a refugee?

You must apply for asylum if you want to stay in the UK as a refugee. To be eligible you must have left your country and be unable to go back because you fear persecution. Apply for a visa if you want to come to the UK for another reason (for example to work, study or remain with family).

Can I travel to UK with Refugee Travel Document?

However, fees for refugee travel documents are regulated by the country that is issuing the documents, as you can see refugee travel documents fees change from country to country....Refugee Travel Document Fee.US Refugee Travel DocumentUSD 135UK Refugee Travel DocumentGBP 75Australian Refugee Travel DocumentAUD 1891 more row

Can asylum seekers fly to UK?

There are two main ways that refugees and asylum seekers come to the UK. The majority of asylum seekers travel independently to the UK and make an 'in-country' application for asylum. People who claim asylum in the UK may initially enter the country in a variety in the ways, both documented and undocumented.

How long can a refugee stay in UK?

Permission to stay as a refugee You and your dependants may be given permission to stay in the UK for 5 years if you qualify for asylum. This is known as 'leave to remain'. After 5 years, you can apply to settle in the UK.




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