Yes, single parents can go on vacation with their children. There are no laws or restrictions preventing single parents from traveling with their children.
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.
How do I write a consent letter for my child to travel? List your child's name, birth date/place, and passport details. Provide the parent's/guardian's name, custody information, and passport details. Add contact information for the non-traveling parents/guardians. Detail the child's destination and dates of travel.
In the USA, though, unless there's a court order requiring permission from both parents, a child may travel (even to overseas) with either parent/guardian without showing proof of permission from the other parent.
Yes! Really, any parent who is traveling solo with their kids should have a letter of consent from the other parent (even if they are married). This ensures that they won't run into any issues traveling (within the US or internationally). I recommend this for US citizens too.
It's important that you give your co-parent notice and preferably get their express permission in writing if you wish to travel outside the state with your child. If the other parent refuses to cooperate, you can ask for the court's permission in advance.
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 ...
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 ...
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)