Summer is a time for vacations, holidays, trips and foreign holidays, which we often go on by plane. Everyone knows that you should show up at the airport with the appropriate documents, such as an identity card or passport. However, if you are traveling with a child, it is best to take more of them. Otherwise, you can cause yourself problems. What exactly is it about?
What documents for a child at the airport? A passport is not always enough
During the airport check, the border guard pays special attention to . It is checked whether the people with whom they travel abroad are their actual guardians, and if not, they are often required to additional documents. This applies to both third parties and family, including grandparents, or even a parent if they are traveling with a minor on their own. In such situations, you may be asked to show additional documents, because a passport or the child’s ID card alone will not be enough.
Can a child travel abroad with just one parent? Yes, but you often need permission
If you are traveling with a child alone, without a second parent, or sending a child on vacation with grandparents or uncles, in many countries it is necessary to have written, notarized consent, preferably in English or another language understood by people working in the country you are traveling to. Sometimes you can find the form you need on the carrier’s website. Consent is also required when travelling abroad with one parent who has been given custody of a child due to a divorce. If the other parent does not agree, you can obtain permission from the guardianship court. In addition, If you have a different surname than your child, a copy or original of the birth certificate in English is often requiredwhich will indicate that you are actually the mother of the child.
Can a child go abroad with just one parent? Can a child travel abroad with just one parent? Photo: unsplash.com / hanson
What document for a child at the airport? Check it here
When travelling abroad with a child, it is worth checking in advance what documents you may need. Especially since even when travelling within the European Union there are no regulations that would standardize the entire process. Therefore, the rules may differ depending on the country from which we are flying and to which we are flying. So, before you take your child on holiday, it is worth familiarizing yourself with them. Also remember that in the case of travel, for example by car, even if the destination country does not require additional documents, transit ones may. You can look for specific information at:
- government websites,
- at the consulate,
- at the embassy,
- on the gov.pl website, in the “information for travellers” tab. If you’d like, please vote in our poll below.
Source: Gazeta
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