Use the Internet and go to the U.S. Department of State's International Travel website to determine the travel requirements for the country to which you are traveling. Some countries require additional documents, such as a visa, to enter or exit its borders. Fulfill all of the necessary requirements for travel to the foreign country before departing on your trip.
Present your passport from your country of citizenship or your refugee travel document along with any additional documents to customs upon arrival in the foreign country.
Present your valid Green Card, passport and U.S. Driver's License to U.S. Customs when re-entering the United States. A Border Protection Officer reviews your card and documents. The officer allows you to re-enter the United States once your documents are authenticated and your status as a permanent resident is confirmed.
Apply for a Form I-131 Re-entry Permit from the USCIS website before embarking on your trip. A Re-entry Permit allows Green Card holders to apply for entry into the United States upon returning from a long trip. Green Card holders who leave for less than a year should apply for a permit if there is reason to believe the trip may be misconstrued as abandonment of U.S. Permanent Resident status. A Re-entry Permit is valid for two years from the date it is issued once it is granted.
Use the Internet and go to Department of State's International Travel website to determine the travel requirements for the country to which you are traveling. Some countries require additional documents, such as a visa, to enter or exit its borders. Fulfill all of the necessary requirements for travel to the foreign country before departing on your trip.
Present your passport from your country of citizenship or your refugee travel document and any other required documentation to customs upon arrival in the foreign country.
Present your valid Green Card, passport and U.S. Driver's License to U.S. Customs when re-entering the United States. A Border Protection Officer reviews your card and documents. The officer allows you to re-enter the United States 0nce your documents are authenticated and your status as a permanent resident is confirmed.
