Apply for a Home Office travel document
One way travel document
You can apply for a one way travel document if you meet all of the following criteria:
- you are not a British citizen
- you do not have a valid passport or travel document from the country you’re from
- you are not in the process of being deported from the UK
- you want to leave the UK permanently
- you do not have outstanding criminal proceedings in the UK
You do not need to be settled in the UK (known as having ‘leave to remain’) to apply.
How long it will be valid for
The document will be valid for 12 months from the date it’s issued. It’s for a single journey out of the UK - you cannot use it to come back.
Before you travel
Check which documents you’ll need before you book your travel. Ask the authorities of the country you’re visiting or travelling through if:
- the country accepts one way travel documents
- you need a visa to enter the country
Fees
It costs:
- £75 for adults
- £49 for children 15 and under