PARENTAL CONSENT FORMS
FOR MINOR CHILDREN TRAVELING WITHOUT BOTH BIRTH PARENTS
In Addition To The Child's Citizenship Documentation, A Minor Child Under The Age Of 18 Must Have A Legal
Guardian, Or Parental Consent Form From Their Birth Parents To Exit The United States And Enter Most Foreign
Countries. Parents Should Complete One Of The Forms Listed Below For Each Minor Child Under The Age Of 18
(At The Time Travel Starts) To Prevent Immigration Problems When Entering Or Leaving The Country.
When The Form Is Completed, ONLY SIGN It In The Presence Of A Notary Public!
FORM #1 - Both Birth Parents Are Alive - If both birth parents are alive, and one or both of them will NOT be
traveling with minor children, the non-traveling parent(s) must complete the form giving a notarized affidavit of
consent to the person traveling with the child(ren) their authorization to take them in and out of the country or to
allow the minor child to travel on their own with no guardian.
FORM #2 - One Birth Parent Is Deceased - If one birth parent is deceased, and the surviving birth parent WILL be
traveling with the minor child(ren) they need only to have in their possession a certified copy of the death certificate
of the deceased birth parent and the child's citizenship documentation. However, if the surviving birth parent WILL
NOT be traveling with their minor child(ren), they must complete this form giving a notarized affidavit of consent
to the person traveling with the child(ren) their authorization to take them in and out of the country and attach a
certified copy of the death certificate for the other non-living birth parent.
FORM #3 - Guardian For Minor Child - If both birth parent is deceased, or you have legal guardianship of minor
child(ren) and WILL be traveling with the minor child(ren) you need only have in your possession a certified copy
of your guardianship papers and the child's citizenship documentation. However, if the guardian WILL NOT be
traveling with their minor child(ren), they must complete this form giving a notarized affidavit of consent to the
person traveling with the child(ren) their authorization to take them in and out of the country and attach a certified
copy of their guardianship papers to it.
Fill In the Forms Using the Codes Below
a) The full name (first, middle & last) of the non-traveling parent(s) or legal guardian.
b) The relationship of the non-traveling parent(s) to this minor child.
c) The full name (first, middle & last as shown on their citizenship documentation) of the person you authorize
to travel with this child.
d) The relationship of this person to the minor child. (Father, Mother, Uncle, Friend, Teacher, etc.)
e) The full name (first, middle & last as shown on their citizenship documentation) of the child.
f)
The child's age at the time travel begins.
g) If the form requires, place the word "Me," "We," or "Us" in this space.
h) Name only the countries listed on the child's itinerary they will be traveling to. (Bahamas, Mexico, etc.)
i)
The date travel is to start.
j)
The date child will be returning to the United States.
k) Answer the Insurance, medical treatment and emergency notification section.