Can a single parent travel?

Single parents and their children need vacations too! Traveling is a great way to bond, learn, explore, and spend quality time together; and at BabyQuip, we think all families, regardless of shape and size, should explore!



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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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Carry documents for traveling with minor children. If you are escorting a minor child without the parents, have a letter from both parents indicating that you have permission to travel with the minor. If the child is accompanied by only one parent, the parent should have a note from the child's other parent.

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First off, there might be many types of traveling mums: those who occasionally travel for a meeting, those who travel one to two nights a week on a regular basis and then there are mums who travel for extended periods (internationally) - I definitely fit into that category.

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There is no Canadian requirement to have the consent letter witnessed by a notary public. However we strongly recommend doing so, as border officials will be less likely to question the authenticity of the letter.

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The letter should include the other person's contact details and details about the trip. It also helps if you've: evidence of your relationship with the child, eg a birth or adoption certificate. a divorce or marriage certificate, if you are a single parent but your family name is different from the child's.

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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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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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What age does my child have to be to qualify as an Unaccompanied Minor? Children under age 8 must be accompanied by an adult age 16 or older when traveling. The UM service is mandatory for children age 8-11 who are traveling alone. The UM service is available but optional for children age 12 to 17 traveling alone.

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How do I write a consent letter for my child to travel?
  1. List your child's name, birth date/place, and passport details.
  2. Provide the parent's/guardian's name, custody information, and passport details.
  3. Add contact information for the non-traveling parents/guardians.
  4. Detail the child's destination and dates of travel.


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