Minor Consent to Travel and Medical Authorization
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A notarized letter of consent will be required for children who travel without one or both of their parents or legal guardians. The letter of consent ensures the legitimacy of the travel consent offered by the accompanying adult.
If one parent/guardian cannot go with the child to apply for the passport, they can give permission by completing Form DS-3053 ?Statement of Consent." You must submit the completed form with the child's passport application.
Domestic Travel The two most important documents are the child's ID and a consent form from their legal guardian. ID: The TSA does not require minors under the age of 18 to show ID when traveling with an adult companion within the United States, but some airlines do.
Typically, minors under the age of 18 do not have to present identification for domestic U.S. travel. Airlines will accept identification from the responsible adult on behalf of the minor(s). For international travel, minors under the age of 18 must present the same travel documents as the adult.
When a minor less than 18 years of age will travel alone or with only one parent, written consent to travel (in English) from the parent (or guardian) not accompanying him or her is required. This also is required for group travel such as students' school excursions or training programs.
The letter should say "I acknowledge that my son/daughter is traveling outside the country with the name of the adult with my permission." If one parent has sole custody of the child, a copy of the custody document can take the place of the other parent's letter.
Parents should write a simple letter stating that they, as the child's parents or legal guardians, grant permission for him (full name) to travel with his grandparent(s). ?Include his birth date and passport number, if applicable, and the birth dates and passport numbers of any accompanying grandparents.