Can a parent take a child out of the country without the consent of the other parent Canada?

A consent letter is not a legal requirement in Canada, but it can simplify travel for Canadian children as it may be requested by immigration authorities when entering or leaving a foreign country or by Canadian officials or airline agents when re-entering Canada.



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Get a Travel Consent Letter From Your Ex The Canadian Government says while the consent letter is not mandatory, it may be requested by immigration authorities when entering or leaving a foreign country, airline agents or Canadian officials when leaving or returning.

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If you do not have any court orders preventing you from traveling with your children outside of BC, generally speaking, you are free to travel within Canada without the written consent of the other parent. If you are traveling by plane you may want to check what documents the airline requires.

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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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