Children Traveling Without Both Birth Parents. Children traveling without both birth parents should have a notarized letter from the non-present parent stating permission for the child to travel with the other parent. If there is no second parent with legal claims to the child (deceased, sole custody, etc.) any other relevant paperwork, such as a court decision, birth certificate naming only one parent, death certificate, etc., would be useful. FORM #3 - Guardian For Minor Child-If both birth parent is deceased, or you have legal guardianship of minor child(ren) and WILL be traveling with the minor child(ren) you need only have in your possession a certified copy of your guardianship papers and the child's citizenship documentation. Consent to Travel. In the United States, children do not usually need to carry a written consent to travel. If the courts are involved in the child’s life, his ability to travel might be affected. Some custody agreements forbid one or both parents from authorizing vacations without the other parent’s consent. Can a minor under 18 years of age travel to another country without their parents? Minors may be able to travel to another country without either one of their parents. FORM #2 - One Birth Parent Is Deceased-If one birth parent is deceased, and the surviving birth parent WILL be traveling with the minor child(ren) they need only to have in their possession a certified copy of the death certificate of the deceased birth parent and the child's citizenship documentation. A Child Travel Consent allows minors to travel without their parents or legal guardians being present. This form can be used when a child will either be traveling alone, or with another adult who is not their legal guardian (for example, a teacher, grandparent, aunt/uncle, friend, etc.). Passports are necessary for minors traveling abroad via air travel, whether they are traveling with their parents, alone or with another adult. Travel to Canada and Mexico doesn't require a passport if it's by land or sea. The child must apply for a passport in person regardless of age.
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