By Megon VenterThu. 10 Apr. 20255min Read

Traveling with Kids: Use This Travel Consent Form for Minors PDF

Follow the proper protocol to travel with children by downloading and using our free travel consent form for minors PDF template.
Traveling with Kids: Use This Travel Consent Form for Minors PDF

A travel consent form for a minor is typically used by parents or guardians when a minor (under 18) is traveling with someone other than their parent or legal guardian. 

Thanks to our travel consent form PDF template and guide to editing and placing a secure digital signature, you can travel with ease.

 

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Who Should Use Travel Consent Form For Minors?

There are certain situations where a travel consent form for minors would be needed, such as:

  • If a parent or legal guardian is taking their child on a trip, but they are traveling with another adult

  • Some airlines or travel authorities require a travel consent form if a minor is traveling without either a parent or legal guardian.

  • If a child is traveling with a friend’s parent, relative, or even a school chaperone, the form provides formal consent from the child's parents or legal guardians for the trip.

  • When a minor is traveling abroad, countries may require a travel consent form to ensure both parents or legal guardians are aware and approve of the trip.

Who Should Use It:

  • Parents or legal guardians of minors.
  • Schools or organizations arranging trips for minors.
  • Relatives or friends who plan to take a minor on a trip.
  • Any adults responsible for traveling with a minor who isn’t their child.

 

Which Countries Require Travel Consent Forms for Minors?

This list includes countries where consent forms are required, but you should always check with the airline, travel agency, or country’s laws to which you are traveling.

 

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United States

A notarized consent form is often required if the minor is traveling with someone other than their parents.

Canada

A travel consent form is recommended but not mandatory. A notarized letter from the non-traveling parent(s) is often advised.

United Kingdom

A letter of consent may be requested at immigration. If traveling with one parent, a consent form may be needed for the other parent.

Australia

A travel consent form is required when a minor is traveling with only one parent or another adult.

South Africa

A notarized consent form is required for minors traveling with one parent or someone who is not a parent or legal guardian.

New Zealand

A consent form or affidavit is often required, especially if the child is traveling with someone else.

Mexico

Both parents must sign a travel consent form, which is checked at the border if the minor is traveling with one parent or a non-parent.

Brazil

Minors traveling without both parents require a notarized consent form from the absent parent(s).

Argentina

A notarized consent form is necessary if the minor is traveling with one parent or a third party.

Spain

A travel consent form is required if a minor is traveling with one parent or someone other than their parents.

France

A consent form from the non-traveling parent(s) is required when the minor is traveling with only one parent or someone else.

Germany

A notarized consent form from the non-traveling parent(s) is recommended.

Japan

If traveling alone or with a non-parent, a consent form is needed.

Italy

Consent forms may be requested, especially for minors traveling without both parents.


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