Travel Document
Travel Document
A travel document is an official document issued by a country’s government or embassy that allows an individual to travel internationally. In the context of immigration services, a travel document may be issued to individuals who are unable to obtain a passport from their home country or who have lost their passport while traveling.
There are different types of travel documents, including:
- Refugee Travel Document: issued to individuals who have been granted refugee status and need to travel outside their country of refuge.
- Re-entry Permit: issued to non-citizen residents of a country who need to leave and then return to that country.
- Emergency Travel Document: issued to individuals who have lost their passport while abroad and need to return to their home country.
- Certificate of Identity: issued to stateless individuals or individuals who cannot obtain a passport from their home country.
- Alien's Passport: issued to individuals who are not citizens of the issuing country, but need to travel internationally for a specific purpose, such as work or study.
Travel documents are important for individuals who need to travel internationally but are unable to obtain a passport from their home country. They allow individuals to cross international borders and access basic services, such as healthcare and education, while abroad. However, the issuance of travel documents is subject to strict eligibility criteria and is typically based on an individual’s immigration status and the purpose of their travel.
