Entering Greece with Refugee Travel Document

[Rufoi]

I’m a Turkish national with convention refugee status in Canada, holding a Canadian Travel Document. I would like to visit Chios, Greece to meet my family who will travel from Izmir, Turkey (My father cannot fly so Greece is our meeting point).

Do I need a Schengen visa?

 

[canuck78]

I’m a Turkish national with convention refugee status in Canada, holding a Canadian Travel Document. I would like to visit Chios, Greece to meet my family who will travel from Izmir, Turkey (My father cannot fly so Greece is our meeting point).

Do I need a Schengen visa?

Yes

 

[moealz]

I’m a Turkish national with convention refugee status in Canada, holding a Canadian Travel Document. I would like to visit Chios, Greece to meet my family who will travel from Izmir, Turkey (My father cannot fly so Greece is our meeting point).

Do I need a Schengen visa?

Yup, you need one

 

[appwarez]

I’m a Turkish national with convention refugee status in Canada, holding a Canadian Travel Document. I would like to visit Chios, Greece to meet my family who will travel from Izmir, Turkey (My father cannot fly so Greece is our meeting point).

Do I need a Schengen visa?

Your nationality is Turkish, and Turkey is not visa-exempt for the Schengen Area.​

• Canadian RTD holders (Convention Travel Document, blue cover) do not get visa-free entry to Schengen countries, unlike Canadian passport holders.
• Greece and most Schengen states require RTD holders to apply for a visa before travel.

• Short-Stay Schengen Visa (Type C) for up to 90 days.
• Apply to the Greek consulate/visa service center in Canada (since Greece is your main destination).

• Valid Canadian Refugee Travel Document (usually must be valid for at least 3 months beyond your intended return).
• Proof of your refugee status in Canada (e.g., PR card, or Refugee/Protected Person status document).
• Travel itinerary (ferry to Chios, accommodation booking).
• Financial means (bank statements, proof of support).
• Travel insurance (must cover at least €30,000 for medical/emergencies in Schengen).

• Through the Greece Visa Application Centre (VAC) managed by Global Visa Centers (GVCW) or VFS Global in Canada (depending on your province).
• You’ll need an in-person biometrics appointment.

• Standard: 15 calendar days from the day your application reaches the consulate.
• Apply at least 4-6 weeks before travel, as appointments may take time.

• Schengen visa fee: €80 (approx. CAD $120), unless exempt/reduced.

• Some Schengen countries do not accept RTDs from certain countries, but Greece generally accepts Canadian-issued RTDs for visa purposes.
• You cannot travel without a visa, as RTD holders are not visa-exempt for Schengen.

 

[gd76]

Hi
I am planing to go to italy Do i need to apply for a visa as i hold Valid Canadian Travel document (Blue cover) ?

 

[moealz]

Hi
I am planing to go to italy Do i need to apply for a visa as i hold Valid Canadian Travel document (Blue cover) ?

No, I visited twice on rtd

 

[ts2023]

I’m a Turkish national with convention refugee status in Canada, holding a Canadian Travel Document. I would like to visit Chios, Greece to meet my family who will travel from Izmir, Turkey (My father cannot fly so Greece is our meeting point).

Do I need a Schengen visa?

Hi my friend, I m from Izmir and my status like you in Canada. When you visit, give me trick please.

 

[jinglebell0123]

No, I visited twice on rtd

How can you travel to Italy without applying for Schengen visa?

 

[moealz]

How can you travel to Italy without applying for Schengen visa?

What kind of question is this? book a flight go to airport and fly to italy with your Canadian travel document lol

 

[jinglebell0123]

What kind of question is this? book a flight go to airport and fly to italy with your Canadian travel document lol

Without a Canadian passport, you can't just go to the airport and fly to Italy. You will need to apply for Schengen visa.

 

[moealz]

Without a Canadian passport, you can't just go to the airport and fly to Italy. You will need to apply for Schengen visa.

Not true. I travelled directly to italy from Montreal

https://constoronto.esteri.it/en/se...ggio-per-rifugiati-e-certificati-di-identita/

 

[jinglebell0123]

Not true. I travelled directly to italy from Montreal

https://constoronto.esteri.it/en/se...ggio-per-rifugiati-e-certificati-di-identita/

With what type of travel document? What's your status in Canada?

 

[adamkw]

With what type of travel document? What's your status in Canada?

Travellers with an RTD do not need a Schengen visa to travel to Italy.