Child Travel Consent Form With Instructions printable pdf download

Important Documentation

Passport

Make sure your passport is current – keeping in mind that your passport must be valid

for six months after your return to the United States. If you don’t have a passport, get

one as soon as possible. You’ll need proof of U.S. citizenship (a birth certificate, for

d r i v e r ’ s l i c e n s e

example), proof of identity ( a

w i l l d o ) , two

recent two-inch by two-inch

color passport photos, and a completed official passport form. You may obtain a

passport from the State Department Passport Agency, federal or state courthouse or

U.S. post office. The online link is

Passports are valid for ten years from date of issue. We recommend applying at least

three months before you plan to travel. SIGN YOUR PASSPORT!

Guard your passport. Don’t hand your passport over to unauthorized persons or pack

it in your luggage. It’s valuable! Keep a record of your passport number and the date

and place of its issue. A photocopy of the first page of your passport, plus 2 extra

passport-sized photos packed separate from your passport, is a good idea. If lost or

stolen, immediately notify local police and the American embassy in Kiev. You’ll be

issued a three-month temporary passport, but you’ll have to fill out a detailed report and

follow the same procedure required to obtain your original passport.

Carry extra copies of everything. Take at least two copies of all your important

documents. These include your passport and tickets. Keep one with you, and deposit

the other in a safe place.

International Travel With Minors (including Canada & Mexico)

Due to international concern over child abduction, many governments have initiated

additional requirements at arrival and departure points when children under 18 years old

are not traveling with both parents. Many countries require documentary evidence of the

adults' relationship and permission of the parent(s) or legal guardian before they will

allow the child to cross the border. Single parents, grandparents or guardians traveling

with children often need proof of custody or notarized letters from the other parent

authorizing travel. These requirements are in addition to passport or proof of

citizenship requirements.

Minor traveling with one parent: If a minor child is traveling with only one

parent, the absent parent is expected to provide notarized consent. If only one

parent has legal custody, that parent should be prepared to provide a court order

of child custody to airlines and international authorities.

Minor traveling alone: If a minor child is traveling alone or in someone else's

company, both parents (or the sole, documented custodial parent) must provide

notarized consent.

Minor with a different last name: If a child traveling has a different last name

from the mother and/or father, the parents should be prepared to provide

Child Travel Consent Form With Instructions