Children traveling outside the U.S. Children under 18 may need a Letter of Consent to travel internationally without both parents.
A letter of consent, preferably in English and notarized, from the other parent or signed by both custodial parents. The letter should say: "I acknowledge that my child is traveling outside the country with the name of the adult with my permission."
Contact A Notary Public: After drafting your letter, reach out to a local notary public or use online services like NotaryCam. Presentation For Verification: Present yourself along with identification documents before signing under oath in front of them.
You need to obtain a passport for your child if he/she will be traveling overseas. Your country has requirements for getting a birth certificate for your child, and your government's passport office will tell you what other documents may be used as alternatives.
In the USA, though, unless there's a court order requiring permission from both parents, a child may travel (even to overseas) with either parent/guardian without showing proof of permission from the other parent.
Tips for an Effective Child Permission Letter List important information about your child and any other relevant info. Mention the scope of what you are/aren't permitting. Note what time period the authorization applies for. Include your contact info and sign your name with a witness present.
Yes, you need the Minor Travel Consent Form and it should be notarized. The airline might not need it but the immigration in the arrival country definitely will.
How do I fill this out? Collect the child's information, including full name and date of birth. Gather details about the accompanying adult, such as their name and relationship to the child. Outline the trip information, including destination and travel dates. Include the signature of the consenting parent or guardian.
What to include in a parental consent form for travel. The child's full name. Date of birth. Place of birth. Passport number and information (for international travel) Who is accompanying the child, their contact information, and relationship to the child (if any) Destination, including time frames and addresses.
Date: DD/MM/YYYY I have no objection in sending my child _______________________________________studying in Class _______& Section ______ for the field trip/picnic/event to ___________________________ _____________________(place) on ___________________(date(s) of the picnic/field trip/event).