Child Travel Consent Form

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Child Full Name

Type the child's full name as it appears on their birth certificate or legal documents. This includes the first name, middle name (if any), and last name. Accurate information is important for legal identification and may affect custody or support matters.

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What is a Child Travel Consent Form?

A Child Travel Consent Form, sometimes referred to as a minor travel consent form, is a legal document that allows a minor to travel domestically or internationally without both parents or legal guardians present. This document is typically used when a minor is travelling with a single parent, a family friend, a relative, or an organization like a school. It's designed to protect the rights of the child and to prevent international child abduction.

Key Features

✓Provides comprehensive identification details for the child
✓Specifies travel dates and destinations
✓Contains consent from the non-traveling parent(s) or legal guardian(s)
✓May include medical and emergency contact information

Pros & Cons

Pros

✓Provides peace of mind for parents and legal guardians
✓Ensures child's travel is lawful and consensual
✓Helps prevent international child abduction
✓Makes international travel smoother with fewer complications

Cons

✗May require time and cooperation from all parties to complete
✗Does not replace the need for a passport or other travel documents

Common Uses

✓When a child is travelling with one parent
✓When a child is travelling with friends, relatives or an organization without their parents
✓When a child is travelling for a school trip, sports event, or cultural exchange program
✓When a child is travelling with a guardian who is not their parent

FAQs

Yes, minors, including babies and infants, typically require a passport to travel internationally. The child travel consent form does not replace the need for a valid passport but complements it by providing additional legal protection.

Yes, a 17-year-old can typically fly alone internationally. However, the specific rules and requirements can vary by airline and destination. Nonetheless, a child travel consent form is often recommended for minors traveling without both parents or legal guardians.

To get a child passport with one parent absent, the applying parent usually needs to provide evidence of sole authority to apply for the passport, or the other parent’s written consent. In cases where the non-applying parent's consent cannot be obtained, additional documentation may be required.

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A Child Travel Consent Form is a legal document granting permission for a minor to travel, often required for international trips.

Create a Child Travel Consent Form

This document is designed to comply with the laws of all 50 states.

Updated Aug 05, 2025
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