When to Use the Letter of Consent for Travel of a Minor Child

The letter of consent for travel of a minor childfrom one or both parents is required if for some reason they are unable to accompany their minor under the age of 18 (in some countries 16) during a trip. An accompanying person must be present when crossing the border. They don't have to be parents or relatives of the children. They can be a teacher, a coach, a representative of a tour agency, etc.

Upon reaching a certain age, the young individual acquires the right to leave the country independently. Parent travel permission letter is strongly recommended when the father or the mother is traveling with the minor. This is regardless of the spouses are still married, separated or divorced. This is because different governments have different laws and requirements.

How to Brief the Parental Consent Form

In order to avoid a difficult situation, it is necessary to know in advance the list of countries that require children to have permission, even if they are traveling with their father or mother. In particular, these countries include Schengen Union, as well as the United Kingdom, Croatia, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Canada, Singapore, and Chile.

Follow our recommendations to fill in the parent travel permission sample correctly:

Choose one of the editable PDF templates.
Quickly look through all the fillable fields to provide the needed data. The lines to fill in are highlighted with orange.
Supply the minor's full name, birth details, and U.S. passport number.
Provide the contact information of the person you have authorized to travel with the child.
Specify the destination and dates of the journey.
Date and sign the template electronically with the help of the appropriate fields.

Give the completed letter of consent for travel of a minor to your child and the appropriate individual to provide to the immigration office, airlines or tour companies.

Video Tutorial How to Fill Out Letter Of Consent For Travel Of A Minor Child

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Questions & answers

This child travel consent form covers: the parent(s)/legal guardian(s) name(s) the child's or children's name(s) details of the adult (and, where applicable, organisation) accompanying the child. the child's medical information. the parent's (or parents') emergency contact details.
There is no legal requirement that you notarize the Consent Letter, but it is highly recommended by both the U.S. and Canadian border services. We have also heard reports from travellers to the U.S. that border agents argued that notarizing the letter was mandatory. So, to be safe – get it done.
How do I write a consent letter for my child to travel? List your child's name, birth date/place, and passport details. Include allergies and any special needs. Provide the parent's/guardian's name, custody information, and passport details. Add contact information for the non-traveling parents/guardians.
It simply needs to state that the child's parents or guardians acknowledge and give consent for their child to travel with a specific individual. It should include: The child's name, birthplace, birth date, home address, phone number and, in the case of international travel, their passport number.
It is highly recommended to have your Child Travel Consent notarized. U.S. Customs and Border Protection recommends that any child under the age of 16 traveling without both legal guardians should have a notarized Child Travel Consent signed by both legal guardians.
What is a Consent to Travel Form? Fundamentally, a letter of permission for travel is a document where a parent or guardian acknowledges that their minor will be traveling alone or will be accompanied by an adult other than the legal guardian.