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.
AFFIDAVIT OF PARENTAL CONSENT
For Travel Outside The United States Of A Minor Child
Without Both Birth Parents Traveling
FORM # 1 - BOTH BIRTH PARENTS ARE ALIVE • PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT CLEARLY!
I,
[a]
[b] Of Said Minor Child, Do Hereby Authorize
[c]
[d] Of Said Minor Child To Travel As A Guardian Of
[e], Age: [f]
To The Following Countries Without _: [g]
[h]
[h]
From: Day: / Month: / Year: [i]
To: Day: / Month: / Year: [j]
[k] I/We [ _ ] HAVE; [ _ ] DO NOT HAVE Major Medical Insurance that will cover this child for medical treatment outside
the United States; and that I/We [ _ ] AUTHORIZE; [ _ ] DO NOT AUTHORIZE the above named person to make medical
treatment decisions for the minor child listed above if needed. If not, we have provided Emergency Contact Information
below:
Name:
Address:
City / State / Zip:
Home
Phone: (
)
Work Phone: ( )
Alternate Name & Phone:
Signature:
(Signature Of Non-Traveling Birth Parent(s) • To Be Signed In Front Of A Notary Public Only)
Subscribed and sworn to before me this day of , 20
Signature Of Notary Public:
Notary Public in and for the
County of , And the State Of .
My Commission Expires:
Affix Notary Seal At The Right
Side Of Page
AFFIDAVIT OF PARENTAL CONSENT
For Travel Outside The United States Of A Minor Child
Without Both Birth Parents Traveling
FORM # 2 - ONE BIRTH PARENT IS DECEASED • PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT CLEARLY!
I,
[a]
Subscribed and sworn to before me this day of , 20
Signature Of Notary Public:
Notary
Public in and for the County of , And the State Of .
My Commission Expires:
Affix
Notary Seal At The Right Side Of Page
[b] And Surviving Birth Parent Of Said Minor Child, Do Hereby Authorize
[c]
[d] Of Said Minor Child To Travel As A Guardian Of
[e], Age: [f]
To The Following Countries Without Me:
[h]
[h]
From: Day: / Month: / Year: [i]
To: Day: / Month: / Year: [j]
[k] I/We [ _ ] HAVE; [ _ ] DO NOT HAVE Major Medical Insurance that will cover this child for medical treatment outside
the United States; and that I/We [ _ ] AUTHORIZE; [ _ ] DO NOT AUTHORIZE the above named person to make medical
treatment decisions for the minor child listed above if needed. If not, we have provided Emergency Contact Information
below:
Name:
Address:
City / State / Zip:
Home
Phone: (
)
Work Phone: ( )
Alternate Name & Phone:
Signature:
(Signature Of Surviving Non-Traveling Birth Parent • To Be Signed In Front Of A Notary Public Only)
Subscribed and sworn to before me this day of , 20
Signature Of Notary Public:
Notary
Public in and for the County of , And the State Of .
My Commission Expires:
Affix
Notary Seal At The Right Side Of Page
AFFIDAVIT OF PARENTAL CONSENT
For Travel Outside The United States Of A Minor Child
Without Both Birth Parents Traveling
FORM # 3 - GUARDIAN FOR MINOR CHILD • PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT CLEARLY!
I,
[a]
The Legal Guardian Of Said Minor Child, Do Hereby Authorize
[c]
[d] Of Said Minor Child To Travel As A Guardian Of
[e], Age: [f]
To The Following Countries Without _: [g]
[h]
[h]
From: Day: / Month: / Year: [i]
To: Day: / Month: / Year: [j]
[k] I/We [ _ ] HAVE; [ _ ] DO NOT HAVE Major Medical Insurance that will cover this child for medical treatment outside
the United States; and that I/We [ _ ] AUTHORIZE; [ _ ] DO NOT AUTHORIZE the above named person to make medical
treatment decisions for the minor child listed above if needed. If not, we have provided Emergency Contact Information
below:
Name:
Address:
City / State / Zip:
Home
Phone: (
)
Work Phone: ( )
Alternate Name & Phone:
Signature:
(Signature Of Non-Traveling Legal Guardian(s) • To Be Signed In Front Of A Notary Public Only)
