Hi Along!
According to Customs & Border Protection of the U.S. Department of
Homeland Security, if the child is not accompanied by both parents, it
is strongly recommend to have a notarized copy the of the child's
birth certificate and a written notarized consent from both parents,
giving permission for the minor to leave the country.
“Adults traveling out of the U.S. with children under the age of 18
should be aware of the following: because of increasing incidents of
child abductions in disputed custody cases and as possible victims of
child pornography, Customs and INS strongly recommend that unless the
child is accompanied by both parents, the adult have a copy of the
child's birth certificate (preferably notarized) and a short note from
the child's other parent (or, in the case of a child traveling with
grandparents, uncles or aunts, sisters or brothers, or friends, a note
signed by both parents) stating "I acknowledge that my
wife/husband/etc. is travelling out of the country with my
son/daughter. He/She/They has my permission to do so." Customs also
suggests that this note be notarized. While Customs or INS may not ask
to see this documentation, if they do ask, and you do not have it, you
may be detained until the circumstances of the child traveling without
both parents can be fully assessed.”
Source:
Customs & Border Protection: U.S. Department of Homeland Security
http://help.customs.gov/cgi-bin/customs.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_sid=ibOsisXg&p_lva=&p_faqid=268&p_created=1043364937&p_sp=cF9zcmNoPTEmcF9ncmlkc29ydD0mcF9yb3dfY250PTE1OCZwX3NlYXJjaF90ZXh0PXRyYXZlbGluZyB3aXRoIGEgbWlub3ImcF9wcm9kX2x2bDE9fmFueX4mcF9wcm9kX2x2bDI9fmFueX4mcF9jYXRfbHZsMT1_YW55fiZwX2NhdF9sdmwyPX5hbnl_JnBfcGFnZT0x&p_li=
Can a minor under 18 travel to another country without their parents?
“Minors may be able to travel to another country without either one of
their parents, as long as they have a notarized written consent letter
from both parents.”
http://help.customs.gov/cgi-bin/customs.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_sid=ibOsisXg&p_lva=&p_faqid=449&p_created=1043364939&p_sp=cF9zcmNoPTEmcF9ncmlkc29ydD0mcF9yb3dfY250PTE1OCZwX3NlYXJjaF90ZXh0PXRyYXZlbGluZyB3aXRoIGEgbWlub3ImcF9wcm9kX2x2bDE9fmFueX4mcF9wcm9kX2x2bDI9fmFueX4mcF9jYXRfbHZsMT1_YW55fiZwX2NhdF9sdmwyPX5hbnl_JnBfcGFnZT0x&p_li=
Minors That Travel Outside the US
“Any minor traveling out of the country without EITHER OR BOTH parents
needs to have written notarized consent from both parents, giving
permission for the minor to leave the country.”
Devries Travel Agency
http://www.devriestravel.com/traveltips.asp
DOCUMENTATION NEEDED TO TAKE CHILD OUT OF COUNTRY:
“If you are taking a grandchild or a non-related child, you will need
notorized permission from both parents giving permission for you to
take him/her with you.
“If you have guardianship of the child, be certain to bring your
guardianship papers allowing you to authorize medical treatment
wherever you are--not just in the United States. If you are not
official guardians, you would be wise to get notorized parental
statements authorizing you to obtain medical attention if needed.”
http://www.janeandken.com/Italy2003/Travelwithchildren.html
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US Passport Services
Minors That Travel Outside the US
I hope you find this helpful! If anything is unclear with my answer,
please ask for clarification.
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Bobbie7-ga |
