Can minors travel internationally without parents?
Minors (under age 18) traveling internationally without one or both parents may be required to present a letter of consent signed by any/all non-traveling parents.
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Children under 18 may need a Letter of Consent to travel internationally without both parents.
It is certainly possible for a 17 year old to travel alone internationally. However, there are a few steps that should be taken first. The most important preparation for this type of travel is to make sure that all official documents necessary for international travel are in order.
If your child is traveling alone, a guardian must complete all international customs forms at check-in. Minors (under age 18) traveling internationally without one or both parents may be required to present a letter of consent signed by any/all non-traveling parents.
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.
A notarized letter of consent will be required for children who travel without one or both of their parents or legal guardians. The letter of consent ensures the legitimacy of the travel consent offered by the accompanying adult.
Children between the ages of 16 and 18 years old can travel by themselves, as long as they've got all the usual travel documents and meet all the legal requirements (please see below).
The minimum age for children to travel alone as adults paying adult fares varies: Kids have to be 12 years old to fly alone on domestic flights with Hawaiian, Southwest, Air Canada, and WestJet; 13 years old on Alaska; 14 years old to fly as an adult on JetBlue; and 15 years old on Allegiant, American, Delta, Frontier, ...
Children over the age of 12 can travel unaccompanied on SUN-AIR operated flights, although young flyers between 12-16 years can use the SUN-AIR Unaccompanied Minor service on request. You'll need to book and pay for the SUN-AIR Unaccompanied Minor service in advance.
Generally it's 18 - though if one of you is under 18 and the other is 18+, it's fine. Stay in hostels rather than hotels; you will meet lots of other young people, and it's generally cheaper. You can still get a private room.