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 of consent, preferably in English and notarized, from the other parent (if the child is traveling with one custodial parent) or signed by both parents (if the child is traveling with a guardian or alone) should say: "I acknowledge that my child is traveling outside the country with the name of the adult ...
If only one parent is accompanying a minor on a flight, said parent will have to bring along certain documentation granting the child permission to travel without the other parent. The following sections detail what is required in such circumstances.
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.
I am writing to give my consent for my child, (Child's Name), to participate in the upcoming school trip to (Destination) on (Date). I understand that the trip will involve (briefly describe activities, if known), and I agree to all the planned activities. Details: Trip Destination: (Destination)
I, ______________________________________________ (name of parent), am the ______ (mother) ______ (father) of __________________________________ , aged ____________ , and do hereby give my consent for (him)(her) to travel with __________________________________________________________________ (name/address of traveling ...
Is a minor travel consent form required for domestic travel? No, a minor travel consent form is not required for domestic travel within the U.S. However, it is recommended that parents and/or legal guardians carry a notarized letter of consent when traveling with a child.
Date: DD/MM/YYYY I have no objection in sending my child _______________________________________studying in Class _______& Section ______ for the field trip/picnic/event to ___________________________ _____________________(place) on ___________________(date(s) of the picnic/field trip/event).
The letter of consent must name you as the designated responsible adult, the relationship of you to the child (grand-parent / family friend etc), the parents full contact details (address / telephone number) and be signed by the parent. It is also advisable to have a copy of the parent's passport with you.