Refugee Visa
United States
Refugee Visa Types
Application Process
- Visa Type: Refugee Status
- Apply for Refugee Status: Submit a request for refugee status to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) or a U.S. embassy.
- Screening: Undergo interviews and screenings by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
- Approval: If approved, receive a refugee status determination and processing for resettlement.
- Arrival and Adjustment: Complete the arrival process and begin resettlement assistance in the U.S.
- Average Costs: No application fee for refugees; costs may include travel and medical screenings.
United Kingdom
Refugee Visa Types
Application Process
- Visa Type: Refugee Status
- Asylum Application: Submit an application for asylum upon arrival in the UK or from abroad via the Home Office.
- Initial Screening: Attend an initial screening interview to provide personal details and reasons for seeking asylum.
- Detailed Interview: Undergo a detailed interview to establish the grounds for asylum.
- Decision and Appeal: Await the decision and, if refused, submit an appeal if applicable.
- Average Costs: No fee for the asylum application; legal fees may apply.
Canada
Refugee Visa Types
Application Process
- Visa Type: Refugee Status
- Refugee Claim: File a refugee claim at a Canadian port of entry or through the Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB).
- Eligibility Interview: Attend an eligibility interview with an IRB member.
- Refugee Hearing: Participate in a refugee hearing to present your case.
- Decision: Await the decision from the IRB and receive resettlement support if approved.
- Average Costs: No application fee for refugee claims; costs may include legal assistance.
Australia
Refugee Visa Types
Application Process
- Visa Type: Protection Visa (Subclass 866)
- Apply for Protection Visa: Submit an application for a Protection Visa from within Australia.
- Interview: Attend an interview with the Department of Home Affairs to assess your claim.
- Decision: Await the decision on your protection claim.
- Resettlement: If granted, receive assistance with resettlement.
- Average Costs: No application fee; legal fees and other costs may apply.
Germany
Refugee Visa Types
Application Process
- Visa Type: Asylum Seekers Visa
- Apply for Asylum: Submit an asylum application to the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF) upon arrival in Germany.
- Initial Interview: Attend an initial interview to provide details about your case.
- Detailed Asylum Hearing: Participate in a detailed hearing to present your reasons for seeking asylum.
- Decision: Await the decision from BAMF and receive support if granted asylum.
- Average Costs: No application fee; legal and administrative costs may apply.
France
Refugee Visa Types
Application Process
- Visa Type: Asylum Seeker Status
- Apply for Asylum: Submit an asylum application to the French Office for the Protection of Refugees and Stateless Persons (OFPRA).
- Initial Interview: Attend an initial interview with the OFPRA.
- Full Interview: Undergo a full interview to establish your claim.
- Decision: Await the decision and receive support if granted asylum.
- Average Costs: No application fee; legal fees may apply.
New Zealand
Refugee Visa Types
Application Process
- Visa Type: Refugee Quota Programme
- Referral: Get referred by the UNHCR or a recognized refugee agency.
- Application: Submit a refugee application through Immigration New Zealand.
- Interview and Assessment: Attend interviews and undergo assessments.
- Decision: Await the decision and receive resettlement support if approved.
- Average Costs: No application fee; costs may include travel and medical examinations.
Netherlands
Refugee Visa Types
Application Process
- Visa Type: Asylum Seekers Permit
- Apply for Asylum: File an asylum application at the Dutch Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND).
- Initial Interview: Attend an initial interview to provide details about your claim.
- Detailed Interview: Participate in a detailed interview and assessment.
- Decision: Await the IND decision and receive assistance if granted asylum.
- Average Costs: No application fee; legal and administrative costs may apply.
Switzerland
Refugee Visa Types
Application Process
- Visa Type: Asylum Seeker Permit
- File for Asylum: Submit an asylum request to the State Secretariat for Migration (SEM).
- Initial Interview: Attend an initial interview to present your case.
- Full Hearing: Participate in a full hearing with SEM.
- Decision: Await the decision and receive resettlement support if granted asylum.
- Average Costs: No application fee; costs may include legal assistance and administrative fees.
Sweden
Refugee Visa Types
Application Process
- Visa Type: Asylum Seeker Permit
- Apply for Asylum: Submit an asylum application to the Swedish Migration Agency.
- Initial Interview: Attend an initial interview to discuss your situation.
- Detailed Interview: Undergo a detailed interview to assess your claim.
- Decision: Await the decision and receive support if granted asylum.
- Average Costs: No application fee; legal fees and other costs may apply.
Japan
Refugee Visa Types
Application Process
- Visa Type: Refugee Status
- Apply for Refugee Status: Submit a refugee application to the Japanese Ministry of Justice.
- Screening: Undergo a screening and interview process.
- Full Interview: Attend a detailed interview to present your claim.
- Decision: Await the decision and receive support if granted asylum.
- Average Costs: No application fee; costs may include legal assistance.
South Korea
Refugee Visa Types
Application Process
- Visa Type: Refugee Status
- File for Asylum: Submit an application for asylum to the Korean Immigration Service.
- Initial Interview: Attend an initial interview to provide personal details and reasons for seeking asylum.
- Detailed Interview: Participate in a detailed interview to assess your claim.
- Decision: Await the decision and receive support if granted asylum.
- Average Costs: No application fee; legal and administrative costs may apply.
Singapore
Refugee Visa Types
Application Process
- Visa Type: Refugee Status (Informal; Singapore does not officially have a refugee resettlement program)
- Seek Asylum: Apply for asylum through international organizations such as the UNHCR.
- Assessment: Undergo screening and interviews by the UNHCR.
- Referral: If accepted, you will be referred to a resettlement country.
- Decision: Await resettlement options; Singapore does not grant refugee status directly.
- Average Costs: Varies depending on international organizations; no direct application fee.
China
Refugee Visa Types
Application Process
- Visa Type: Refugee Status
- Apply for Refugee Status: Submit an asylum request to the UNHCR.
- Screening: Undergo a screening process by the UNHCR.
- Referral: If recognized, get referred to a resettlement country.
- Decision: Await resettlement; China does not grant refugee status directly.
- Average Costs: Varies depending on international organizations; no direct application fee.
Italy
Refugee Visa Types
Application Process
- Visa Type: Asylum Seeker Permit
- File for Asylum: Submit an asylum application to the Italian Ministry of Interior.
- Initial Interview: Attend an initial interview to discuss your reasons for seeking asylum.
- Full Hearing: Participate in a full hearing to present your case.
- Decision: Await the decision and receive support if granted asylum.
- Average Costs: No application fee; legal and administrative costs may apply.
Spain
Refugee Visa Types
Application Process
- Visa Type: Asylum Seeker Permit
- Apply for Asylum: Submit an asylum application at a Spanish immigration office.
- Initial Interview: Attend an initial interview to provide personal details and reasons for seeking asylum.
- Full Interview: Participate in a full interview to assess your claim.
- Decision: Await the decision and receive support if granted asylum.
- Average Costs: No application fee; legal and administrative costs may apply.
Ireland
Refugee Visa Types
Application Process
- Visa Type: Protection International Protection
- Apply for Protection: File a protection application with the International Protection Office.
- Initial Interview: Attend an initial interview to provide details about your situation.
- Detailed Hearing: Participate in a detailed hearing to establish your claim.
- Decision: Await the decision and receive support if granted protection.
- Average Costs: No application fee; legal and administrative costs may apply.
Denmark
Refugee Visa Types
Application Process
- Visa Type: Asylum Seekers Permit
- Apply for Asylum: Submit an asylum application to the Danish Immigration Service.
- Initial Interview: Attend an initial interview to discuss your case.
- Detailed Interview: Participate in a detailed hearing to assess your claim.
- Decision: Await the decision and receive support if granted asylum.
- Average Costs: No application fee; legal and administrative costs may apply.
Finland
Refugee Visa Types
Application Process
- Visa Type: Asylum Seekers Permit
- Apply for Asylum: Submit an asylum application to the Finnish Immigration Service (Migri).
- Initial Interview: Attend an initial interview to provide details about your claim.
- Full Hearing: Participate in a full hearing to assess your asylum claim.
- Decision: Await the decision and receive support if granted asylum.
Average Costs: No application fee; legal and administrative costs may apply.
Norway
Refugee Visa Types
Application Process
- Visa Type: Asylum Seekers Permit
- Apply for Asylum: Submit an asylum application to the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI).
- Initial Interview: Attend an initial interview to provide personal details and reasons for seeking asylum.
- Full Interview: Participate in a full interview to establish your claim.
- Decision: Await the decision and receive support if granted asylum.
- Average Costs: No application fee; legal and administrative costs may apply.
