Apply for a Home Office travel document
Stateless person’s travel document
You can apply for a stateless person’s travel document if you have been recognised as stateless in the UK.
You cannot apply for a stateless person’s travel document if you have refugee status in the UK. You must apply for a refugee travel document instead.
How long it will be valid for
If you’re settled in the UK (known as ‘indefinite leave to remain’), your document will usually be valid for up to 10 years. If you’re 15 or under and settled in the UK, it will usually be valid for up to 5 years.
If you have permission to stay (known as ‘leave to remain’) your document will be valid until the end of your permission to stay in the UK.
Your document may be valid for a shorter time in some cases. For example, because your previous document has been lost.
Countries you can travel to
You can usually travel to all countries on a stateless person’s travel document.
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 UK stateless person’s travel documents
- you need a visa to enter the country
Fees
It costs:
- £82 for adults (it’s free if you were born before 1 September 1929)
- £53 for children 15 or under