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.
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.
Mexico requires (but does not always enforce) that you have a notarized letter in English and Spanish from the other parent allowing the child to travel with one parent.
Brazil Entry Requirements Children under age 18 traveling alone, with one parent, or with a third party must have a notarized, written authorization from the absent parent or legal guardian. It must be translated into Portuguese and authenticated by a Brazilian embassy or consulate.
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.
Legally or developmentally? Legally, it depends on your jurisdiction, however, by and large, children need the permission/approval of both parents to leave the general area of their home... To travel internationally, they need a passport and the consent of both parents, unless one parent has sole legal custody.