It is not always required, however having one gives peace of mind for all eventualities. Any parent who is not travelling with the minor will need to sign the travel consent. They will need to attend an appointment with the notary and have certain identification documents.
Passport and/or birth certificate. Proof of relationship to parent or guardian. Travel itinerary and addresses for accommodation. Child Medical Consent form to give another person authority to make medical decisions on behalf of the child.
If your child is traveling alone, with only one parent, or with a non-legal guardian, they will require a Child Travel Consent signed by both parents or legal guardians. A Child Travel Consent is sometimes called a letter of permission to travel.
The letter should include the other person's contact details and details about the trip. It also helps if you've: evidence of your relationship with the child, for example a birth or adoption certificate. a divorce or marriage certificate, if you are a single parent but your family name is different from the child's.
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.
Recommended Consent Letter for Children Travelling Abroad. Information about travelling child. Information about accompanying person (leave blank if child is travelling alone) Contact information during trip. Signature(s) of person(s) giving consent. Signature of witness.
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."
Passport and/or birth certificate. Proof of relationship to parent or guardian. Travel itinerary and addresses for accommodation. Child Medical Consent form to give another person authority to make medical decisions on behalf of the child.
You can obtain a travel consent form online where there are many templates that can be downloaded. Alternatively, if you require a more bespoke travel consent document, our team of notaries can assist in drafting one to your requirements.
The consent letter should state the relationship between you and the child and it should state that you give consent to your child to make the immigration application as a dependant. The letter should also state that you agree to the living and care arrangements that you have made for the child and give details.