Application for issuance of a Refugee Travel Document

Name of procedure	Application for issuance of a Refugee Travel Document
Procedural basis	Article 28, Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees and related appendices Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act, Article 61-2-12
Individuals subject to procedure	Foreign nationals residing in Japan who have been recognized as refugees
Submission period	None
How to submit	As a general rule, applicants must fill in the application form with the required information, prepare the attached documents, and submit these to the Regional Immigration Services Bureau themselves. If the applicant is under the age of 16, or is unable to submit these documents due to illness or for other reasons, a relative may apply on behalf of the applicant.
Handling fee	5,000 yen when receiving the Refugee Travel Document Statement of payment - PDF (in Japanese/English) Statement of payment - Excel (in Japanese/English)
Attached documents and number of copies	Two photographs (5 cm x 5 cm upper body photos of the subject facing the camera hatless taken within six months of submission date; name and date written on back) Presentation of the following documents is required Passport or Certificate of Eligibility (foreign nationals unable to present a passport or Certificate of Eligibility are to submit a single document explaining the reason) Residence card Certificate of Refugee Status
Application format	Application form for issuance of a Refugee Travel Document - PDF (in Japanese/English) Can be printed on standard Japanese A4 paper.
Procedures and examples for filling out forms	Please contact a Regional Immigration Services Bureau
Where to apply	The Regional Immigration Services Bureau with jurisdiction over your place of residence (Please contact either a Regional Immigration Services Bureau or an Immigration Information Center (Tel: 0570-013904).)
Hours	Weekdays 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. (The day or time may vary depending on the procedure, so contact a Regional Immigration Services Bureau.
Consultation counter	Regional Immigration Services Bureaus
Examination criteria	Is in compliance with Article 61-2-12 of the Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act
Standard processing period	About two weeks
How to appeal	N/A

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