Authorization To Travel With One Parent In Nassau
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Yes, the consent letter MUST be notarized or you probably won't get out of the US, yet alone the DR. The consent must of the names of both parents and signatures, the name and signature of the person doing the travel with the minor, your travel destination and when you are to leave the US and return.
Providing parental consent when a child travels without both custodial parents. Ports of entry in many countries have security measures to prevent international child abduction. If your child is traveling alone or with only one parent or legal guardian, they may need a letter of consent from the other custodial parent.
The law says you need a notarized letter. That said I have taken a friend with my son 5 times to the bahamas / Jamaica and no one has asked to see any sort of permission. On the chance that a vacation could be ruined I always have a notarized letter with me.
A consent letter demonstrates that children who travel alone, with only one parent/guardian, friends, relatives or a group (e.g. sports, school, musical, religious) have permission to travel abroad from every parent (or guardian) who is not accompanying them on the trip.
U.S. citizens are generally required to present a valid U.S. passport when traveling to The Bahamas, as well as proof of anticipated departure from The Bahamas.
A consent letter demonstrates that children who travel alone, with only one parent/guardian, friends, relatives or a group (e.g. sports, school, musical, religious) have permission to travel abroad from every parent (or guardian) who is not accompanying them on the trip.
If you are taking a child that is not yours or different last name... yes, you need a notarized permission letter. Not that you should need it, but a signed letter without being notarized is useless...anyone could of signed it, thats the reason for requiring it to be notarized. You do have passports for all... right?
Children under age 16 can use a birth certificate, naturalization certificate or certificate of citizenship IF they are traveling to and from The Bahamas by sea.
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.
I, Full Name, (mother|father) of Child Full Name to travel to (Destination City, State, Country) on (date of departure) with an expected return of (date of return). I may be contacted at (phone number including country code if traveling from overseas). I may have included a photo of my driver's license.
