What form is a child traveling with one parent internationally?

A Child Travel Consent Form is required where a minor child under the age of 18 is traveling internationally without both parents present. It helps to avoid hassles boarding airplanes, seeking medical treatment for the children in your care, or crossing international borders.



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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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A consent letter should be used for all cross-border travel when a child is travelling: alone. with only 1 parent or guardian. in the care of friends or relatives.

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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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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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  1. Recommended Consent Letter for Children Travelling Abroad.
  2. Information about travelling child.
  3. Information about accompanying person (leave blank if child is travelling alone)
  4. Contact information during trip.
  5. Signature(s) of person(s) giving consent. Signature of witness.


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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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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, ...

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Children traveling outside the U.S. Children under 18 may need a Letter of Consent to travel internationally without both parents.

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Permission letters should be authentic and truthful to the best of your ability. Be specific with your reasons and facts before writing an appealing letter. When writing a permission letter, make sure to include appropriate subject lines and closes.

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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.

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The letter should say I acknowledge that my son/daughter is traveling outside the country with [the name of the adult] with my permission. If one parent has sole custody of the child, a copy of the custody document can take the place of the other parent's letter.

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I, ___________________________________, (name of parent), am the ___(mother)___ (father) of ________________________________ (name of minor child), whose date of birth is ___________________________, and do hereby give my consent for (him) (her) to travel with ...

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Write out the details: Anyone younger than 17 flying alone on an international flight must have a signed note from a parent or guardian giving permission, destination and length of stay.

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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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No, it is not recommended that you travel alone at 13 years old. It is important to have an adult with you when traveling for safety and security reasons. If possible, try to find a family member or friend who can accompany you on your travels.

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