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."
Each individual traveler (adult or child) requires their own passport to gain entry into The Bahamas.
NOTE: Where a minor child is travelling with only one parent, a notarised letter of permit from the parent not travelling may be requested. If travelling with non-parents, a notarised letter from the minor's guardians would be required.
How to fill out the Travel Consent Form for Minor Child - Parent Authorization? Enter the parent's name and relationship to the child. Provide the child's full name and date of birth. Input the details of the accompanying adult. Specify the travel dates and destinations. Sign the form as the consenting parent.
Always have a document with you that proves your relationship with your child when traveling. Your child needs a Child Travel Consent when they're traveling without all their parents or legal guardians. No matter their age, everyone requires a passport to travel outside the United States.
ESTA is an automated system that determines the eligibility of visitors to travel to the United States under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP). Authorization via ESTA does not determine whether a traveler is admissible to the United States.
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."
Any child traveling without one of the parents as listed upon the birth certificate must have a letter from the absent parent granting permission for the child to travel. This should be sworn before a notary public and signed by the absent parent(s).
Children traveling outside the U.S. Children under 18 may need a Letter of Consent to travel internationally without both parents.