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Can a 17 year old fly alone to Portugal?

Any unaccompanied person under the age of 18 cannot enter or leave Portugal without authority of parent or guardian.



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Yes, a 17 year old can travel alone internationally. Depending on the country you are traveling to, you may need a valid passport and visa. You should also check with your airline or travel agent for any additional requirements they may have in place for minors traveling alone.

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Any persons under 18 travelling without their parents or guardian are required to present an international travel permission declaration form signed by their father, mother or guardian at the check-in desks.

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Any persons under 18 travelling without their parents or guardian are required to present an international travel permission declaration form signed by their father, mother or guardian at the check-in desks.

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Children from 5 to 13 years of age may travel alone only if the Unaccompanied Minor service is booked. Children from 14 to 17 years of age may travel alone, but have the option to book the Voluntary Unaccompanied Minor service.

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Any persons under 18 travelling without their parents or guardian are required to present an international travel permission declaration form signed by their father, mother or guardian at the check-in desks.

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Typically, minors under the age of 18 do not have to present identification for domestic U.S. travel. Airlines will accept identification from the responsible adult on behalf of the minor(s). For international travel, minors under the age of 18 must present the same travel documents as the adult.

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Important: There have been instances of teens buying an airline ticket and flying without their parents' knowledge. If your son or daughter has access to a credit card and the Internet, he or she can buy a ticket.

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If you are planning to travel to Portugal on a tourist or business trip for a period not to exceed 90 days, you do not need to apply for a visa. You are required to be in possession of a U.S. passport, valid for a minimum of three months beyond the length of your stay.

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Bars, Clubs, Discos: Children are not allowed to stay in night clubs or bars. A person have to be 16 years of age to enter a disco or bar. For night clubs, striptease clubs or women´s centers, there is an age limit of 16.

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Bars, Clubs, Discos: Children are not allowed to stay in night clubs or bars. A person have to be 16 years of age to enter a disco or bar. For night clubs, striptease clubs or women´s centers, there is an age limit of 16.

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A signed, notarized letter for a minor to travel from both parents is required if a child travels internationally alone or with an adult who is not their legal guardian. The other parent must also sign the consent form if they are traveling with just one parent.

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If you travel or are going to travel with a child, consider taking the following documents: If the child is traveling with only one of their custodial parents, they must have a letter of consent, preferably in English and notarized, from the other parent or signed by both parents.

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