What countries in the Schengen area accept US travel document (form I-571)
I'm planning a trip to Europe this summer (Italy, Spain and Portugal) and will be using my travel document (Form I-571) that I have based on asylum from Syria. I had a visa appointment at the Spanish consulate today and was not able to submit the application as the officer mentioned that Spain does not recognize refugee/asylee travel documents.
This wikipedia page mentions that Spain accepts U.S. travel documents, however, I've read other sources that site the opposite such as this thread. Do you know which countries accept a travel document (with a Schengen visa) in 2019? I'd appreciate if you can include an official website, I'm having a hard time finding any.
Best Answer
According to Adnan:
Update: I applied to the Schengen visa through France and I received the visa today. The visa allows me entry to the Schengen states except Spain, Portugal, Iceland, Poland and Malta which apparently are the countries that do not recognize the U.S. travel document.
If someone knows a better source for this information, please edit this answer in the future.
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Which countries accept US travel documents?
US Refugee Travel Document Visa Free Countries- Germany.
- Netherlands.
- Belgium.
- Croatia.
- Slovenia.
- Slovakia.
- Hungary.
- Cyprus.
What is US travel document Form I 571?
Form I-571 entitles refugees to return to the United States, provided such persons have not abandoned their residence, lost their refugee status, or become excludable. A valid Refugee Travel Document issued to an asylee, refugee or LPR should be regarded as a reentry permit.Can I travel to Europe with Refugee Travel Document?
Once you have obtained refugee status, you may wonder where you can travel without the need for a visa. If you are a holder of a Refugee Travel Document issued by the United Kingdom under the 1951 United Nations Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees, you can travel visa-free to a lot of countries.Can I travel to Dubai with US Refugee Travel Document?
Dubai does not accept Refugee travel documents.THE SCHENGEN ZONE TRAVEL EXPLAINED - DIGITAL NOMAD TV
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