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U.S. REFUGEE TRAVEL DOCUMENT (FORM I-571): VISA FREE DESTINATIONS: THE KINGDOM OF BELGIUM

The Kingdom of Belgium is a sovereign state in Western Europe. Belgium is a developed country, with an advanced high-income economy. 

 It has very high standards of living, quality of life, healthcare, education and is categorized as "very high" in the Human Development Index. It also ranks as one of the safest or most peaceful countries in the world. 

 U.S. Refugee Travel Document (Form I-571)holders has visa free travel to the Kingdom of Belgium. 
Pictured: The Flag of the Kingdom of Belgium 
If you possess a U.S. Refugee Travel Document (Form I-571) Please keep in mind that while a visa is not required you must: 

 - Hold a Refugee Travel Document that states "Refugee Travel Document" above the passport picture. 

 - Hold a Refugee Travel Document valid for at least three months on entry. 

 - Hold proof of onward/return flights. 

 - Hold proof of sufficient funds relative to your intended length of stay. 

 ***Please be advised that the above requirement are specific to travel to the Kingdom of Belgium. 

MESSAGE FROM THE EMBASSY AND CONSULATES OF BELGIUM IN THE UNITED STATES REGARDING TRAVELLING VISA FREE 
WITH A U.S. REFUGEE TRAVEL DOCUMENT

"Holders of a U.S. Refugee Travel Document do not need a visa to enter Belgium. The document "Permit to Re-enter" is recognized by Belgium, but requires a visa you  choose to travel with it". 

Grand-Place, one of Europe’s most beautiful squares in Brussels, Belgium. 

FACTS ABOUT THE KINGDOM OF BELGIUM 

- The official languages of the Kingdom of Belgium are French, Dutch and German. 

- The capital  and largest city is Brussels. 

- Belgium was the second country in the world to decriminalize homosexuality. 

- Belgium become the second country to allow same-sex marriages in 2003 (after the Netherlands). Same-sex couples have the same rights as opposite-sex couples. 

- LGBT people are generally wells socially accepted in Belgium. There is a strong gay community with numerous gay clubs. 

The information contained in "The Professional Asylee Travel Guide" is provided for informational purposes only. Opinions expressed are the authors alone, for International Travel with a U.S. Refugee Travel Document (Form I-571) , use links attached for visa free destinations as listed by the consulate of each country that offers the same to asylees and permanent residence whose was granted the same as a result of asylum. If you have a criminal record, Speak to an attorney-at-law prior to your departure. 

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