A consent letter is recommended for all cross-border travel, even for a day trip, if the child will be travelling alone, with only one parent, with friends or relatives or with a youth group.
Children under 18 don't need an ID to fly domestically but do need a passport for international flights.
Consent to travel A child travel consent form has to be signed by both parents or legal guardians and has to contain: The child's basic information (name, gender, birthday, and place of birth) Both parents' or legal guardians' contact information. The traveling arrangements.
The most important documents you'll need are a valid passport for each traveler, copies of your passport information page, proof of your address, a copy of your child's birth certificate, and any requisite visas and/or travel permits.
Ing to USCIS data from 2023, the average processing time for Form I-131 (Application for Travel Document) varies between 3 to 7 months, depending on the service center handling the case and the specific category (e.g., refugee travel document, re-entry permit).
The US government places no restrictions or requirements on you when exiting or entering the country with your child. Many foreign governments might require require documentation for entry or international air carriers to board their plane.
Check-in and required documents This form must remain with your child during their journey. At check-in, parents / guardians will also need to provide: A birth certificate or passport as proof of the child's age. The adult's government-issued photo ID with their current address.