Do I need a letter to travel with my brother?

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.



People Also Ask

Having a letter from your parents may be helpful if you run into trouble (you don't really need to have it notarized). However it's not required for domestic travel, and you won't be asked for it (it's really just in case something weird happens). Anyone 18 or older just needs to have ID.

MORE DETAILS

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.

MORE DETAILS

Only with the letter of consent from the parents of the minor.

MORE DETAILS

A minor travel consent form is a legal document, signed by a child's parents and/or legal guardians, giving permission for the child to travel with another adult. Any time a child travels abroad without both parents and/or legal guardians, they need to have this written permission.

MORE DETAILS

A Child Travel Consent is sometimes called a letter of permission to travel. A Child Travel Consent essentially proves to the transportation providers and Custom Officers that both parents or legal guardians give the child authorization to travel by providing their signatures.

MORE DETAILS

If you believe that your minor child may be traveling without your consent, call your local police. Who can fly alone? Most U.S. airlines will permit children who have reached their fifth birthday to travel unaccompanied.

MORE DETAILS

United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) requests written consent from both parents or the parent who is not accompanying the minor for minors (those less than 18 years of age) traveling to the U.S. alone or accompanied by only one parent. This written consent must be in English.

MORE DETAILS

What Should the Letter Say?
  • Name and contact information for the host.
  • Host's immigration status (for example, “U.S. citizen”)
  • Relationship between the host and the visa applicant.
  • Visa applicant's full name and address.
  • Purpose of the trip.
  • Exact dates of the trip.
  • Host's signature.


MORE DETAILS

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.

MORE DETAILS

MINORS TRAVELLING TO MEXICO Foreign minors (under 18 years of age) travelling to Mexico alone or with a third party of legal age as tourists or with a short stay for study purposes (up to 180 days), DO REQUIRE authorization or a letter of consent from their parents or guardians.

MORE DETAILS

Traveling with One Parent (U.S. law) The note can be as simple as the following: “I, [YOUR NAME] acknowledge that my spouse is traveling out of the country with my [SON/DAUGHTER]. My spouse has my full permission to do so with this authorization.” Signing or attaching a notary acknowledgment is recommended.

MORE DETAILS

The document will include the full name of the non-travelling parent(s) or legal guardian and their relationship to the child. The full name and relationship of the person who is travelling with the child should also be included.

MORE DETAILS

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.

MORE DETAILS

If you are traveling with a child who is not yours, bring signed and notarized consent forms from the child's parents or legal guardians. Consent form requirements vary by destination, so you may not be asked to produce them, but it's always better to be safe than sorry.

MORE DETAILS

A child between the ages of 5 to 11 can travel with a passenger 15 or older without Unaccompanied Minor Service Assistance. At drop-off, the parent or responsible adult must submit a completed Request For Unaccompanied Minor form and inform the airline who will be picking up the child at the arrival airport.

MORE DETAILS

All children, including infants, must have their own passport or Trusted Traveler Program document for U.S. entry. 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.

MORE DETAILS