Lawful Permanent Residents (Green Card Holders) who has obtained their permanent residency through asylum affords visa free travel to several destinations, Some green card holders have visa-free access to many of the destinations by virtue of the nationality already held.
Visa-Free Access with Green Card to the following countries are allowed along with a U.S. Refugee Travel Document (Form I-571). Always contact the local consulate of the specific countries listed for additional travel requirements and if unsure always speak with a Licensed Attorney-At-Law for consultation regarding your particular case, for example: Some countries like Canada will not admit to their country if you have a criminal record.
Canada - 6 months - An Electronic Travel Authorization is required if travelling by air.
Cayman Islands - 30 days
Bermuda
Caribbean Netherlands (Netherlands Antilles, Bonaire, Aruba, Sint Maarten Curacao) 30 days.
Mexico - 180 days
Turks and Caicos Islands - 30 days
Nicaragua - 3 months
Panama - 90 days
Serbia - 90 days
Montenegro - 30 days
Kosovo - 15 days
Dominican Republic - 30 days
Costa Rica - 30 days
Dominica - 6 months
Guatemala - 90 days
Jamaica- 6 months
Belize - Permanent residents of the United States can obtain a visa on arrival provided prior approval is obtained from the Belizean Immigration (Fee USA $50.00) Some visitors also have to pay a repatriation fee).
Antigua and Barbuda - 30 days
Albania - 90 days within a 180 days period.
Bahamas - 30 days
Bosnia and Herzegovina - 90 days within a 180 days period.
British Virgin Islands - 30 days
Please note the following:
If you are a national of any of listed countries that allow visa-free travel to asylees who has obtained a green card through an asylum win, You should never travel back to the country of your nationality until you have become a U.S. Citizen and possess a U.S. Passport.
Visa-Free Access with Green Card to the following countries are allowed along with a U.S. Refugee Travel Document (Form I-571). Always contact the local consulate of the specific countries listed for additional travel requirements and if unsure always speak with a Licensed Attorney-At-Law for consultation regarding your particular case, for example: Some countries like Canada will not admit to their country if you have a criminal record.
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| Pictured: An example of how new green card are now printed by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services. |
Canada - 6 months - An Electronic Travel Authorization is required if travelling by air.
Cayman Islands - 30 days
Bermuda
Caribbean Netherlands (Netherlands Antilles, Bonaire, Aruba, Sint Maarten Curacao) 30 days.
Mexico - 180 days
Turks and Caicos Islands - 30 days
Nicaragua - 3 months
Panama - 90 days
Serbia - 90 days
Montenegro - 30 days
Kosovo - 15 days
Dominican Republic - 30 days
Costa Rica - 30 days
Dominica - 6 months
Guatemala - 90 days
Jamaica- 6 months
Belize - Permanent residents of the United States can obtain a visa on arrival provided prior approval is obtained from the Belizean Immigration (Fee USA $50.00) Some visitors also have to pay a repatriation fee).
Antigua and Barbuda - 30 days
Albania - 90 days within a 180 days period.
Bahamas - 30 days
Bosnia and Herzegovina - 90 days within a 180 days period.
British Virgin Islands - 30 days
Please note the following:
If you are a national of any of listed countries that allow visa-free travel to asylees who has obtained a green card through an asylum win, You should never travel back to the country of your nationality until you have become a U.S. Citizen and possess a U.S. Passport.
Complied By: Tennyson Watson-Joyner
Tennyson Watson-Joyner is a foreign born U.S. Legal Asylee, read for a Bachelors of Science Degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management with a major in Travel, Tourism and Entertainment Management.I successfully navigated the U.S. immigration system.
The information contained in "The United States Refugee Travel Document (Form I-571)Asylee Travel Guide" is provided for informational purposes only. Opinions expressed are the authors alone and complied information, 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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