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Can a child travel to Dubai without parents?

Child Travel Consent/Parental Authorization Form In the UAE, a person is considered a child flyer if they are under the age of 16. A Parental Authorization allows a minor child to travel without the presence of their parents or legal guardians.



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Usually, children under the age of five cannot travel alone. However, children between the ages of five and eleven can use the airlines' “unaccompanied minor” services in the UAE. A parental authorization letter from the parents or legal guardians is necessary if the minor travels with another family member.

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Your child will need a Child Travel Consent any time they're traveling without all their parents or legal guardians present. If your child is traveling alone, with only one parent, or with a non-legal guardian, they will require a Child Travel Consent signed by both parents or legal guardians.

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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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U.S. citizen children traveling abroad You may also need a letter of permission from the other parent for your child to travel. If your child travels alone, depending on the country, they may be required to present a notarized letter from both parents or their legal guardian.

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To fly alone, unaccompanied minors must travel on an adult fare. Otherwise children under 12 will not be able to fly solo. Children over 12 can travel alone and they fly on an adult fare. If you'd like to use our Unaccompanied Minors service for children aged 12 to 15, the fee is USD 50 for each leg of the journey.

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A parental authorization letter from the parents or legal guardians is necessary if the minor travels with another family member. In addition, according to the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs-Dubai, children travelling to the UAE (16 years and below) would need a parental authorization form.

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Does flydubai offer Unaccompanied Minor service? No, flydubai doesn't offer Unaccompanied Minor service, which means that children aged under 12 years on the date of the flight cannot travel alone. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian who is aged at least 16 years.

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A child travel consent form allows a minor to travel alone or with another person or group. It is written by one or both parents and can be used for domestic or international travel.

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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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Planning your trip
  • Infants on lap. Children under two can sit on a parent's lap during flights to any destination.
  • Infant seats. Alternatively, infants can have their own seat if you bring an approved car seat.
  • All other kids. Children older than two will need a ticket and their own seat on the plane.


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