Hi alankutner,
Depending on the individual airline's policy and the country of entry,
when one parent is traveling alone with a minor, a notarized letter,
signed by both parents, authorizing the flight is required. This rule
is to keep airlines out of sticky custody situations.
?According to the Department of State:
A notarized letter from both parents is required for a child to be
taken out of the country by someone who is not the legal guardian.
Check for specific restrictions, as they vary by country. Contact the
U.S. Consulate or Embassy in that country to verify policies and
Consulate info (or check out www.travel.state.gov).?
Super Daily Deals: The Truth About Minors Traveling
http://www.superdailydeals.com/articles/article1008.asp
?Children under the age of 18 leaving the U.S. and traveling with
grandparents, other relatives, or only one parent or guardian must
have written and notarized permission from both birth parents or legal
guardians to enter many countries.
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Adults traveling with children should be aware of this regulation and
arrive prepared with a "Permission to Travel" letter.?
A "Permission to Travel" letter should contain the following:
*Written permission from the other parent/guardian to enter the
country with the child
*Dates of travel
*Accompanying adult's name
*Airline and flight numbers, if applicable
*Contact information
*Notarized signature
?If you are traveling to a country that requires this documentation,
the Immigration Naturalization Service (INS) is enforcing this rule
through the airlines and border patrol. Airline agents will request
the notarized documentation at the gate before issuing boarding
passes. If you are crossing a border by car, border patrol agents will
ask for this documentation as well.?
Anita Vacation-Crossing Borders With Kids: What You Need To Know
http://www.anitavacation.com/articles/family/20000411.shtml
?What type of documentation will I need if I?m taking my child out of the country?
*They usually need the same identification that is required of an
adult. If the travel requires an adult to have a passport, the child
will also need a passport.
*If a child is traveling out of country with only one of the child?s
parents, you?ll probably have to provide written permission from the
other parent that the child may leave the country. You?ll probably
need a notarized statement from the other parent, but you?ll want to
check with the Airline for their policy on this matter.
*Without the proper paperwork, the Airline may refuse to board your child.
*All travel documents are the responsibility of the passenger.?
Free Travel Tips: Traveling by Air
http://www.freetraveltips.com/Kids/Kids05.htm
An interesting article to read:
Travel with Kids: Crossing Borders
http://travelwithkids.about.com/cs/carplanetips/a/crossborders.htm
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I hope the information provided is helpful. If you have any questions
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will do my best to further assist you.
Best wishes
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