Julie Brown
02-25-2004, 11:40 AM
Posted by Julie Brown on September 27, 1999 at 15:09:31:
Dear Julie Brown:
Thanks for your inquiry on regulations for traveling minors. For children traveling with a solo parent or a non-guardian, such as grandparents, babysitters or the parents of friends within the United States, the US Department of State recommends a notarized letter from both parents granting permission for the individual(s) to travel with the minor (under 18 years). Also required are identification such as a copy of the children's birth certificate or passport and a note granting the adult permission to authorize appropriate medical assistance.
For unaccompanied minors flying alone, identification such a birth certificate or passport, plus contact information on the adults who will be meeting the minor upon arrival at the designated destination are required by the airlines.
Even when your children are traveling with you, we think its a very good idea to provide home and destination contact information in the event that you and your child become separated. Slip it in their pocket, fannypack or backpack and let them know it's there - it will make them feel safer, too.
Hope this is helpful,
Fran Falkin
Dear Julie Brown:
Thanks for your inquiry on regulations for traveling minors. For children traveling with a solo parent or a non-guardian, such as grandparents, babysitters or the parents of friends within the United States, the US Department of State recommends a notarized letter from both parents granting permission for the individual(s) to travel with the minor (under 18 years). Also required are identification such as a copy of the children's birth certificate or passport and a note granting the adult permission to authorize appropriate medical assistance.
For unaccompanied minors flying alone, identification such a birth certificate or passport, plus contact information on the adults who will be meeting the minor upon arrival at the designated destination are required by the airlines.
Even when your children are traveling with you, we think its a very good idea to provide home and destination contact information in the event that you and your child become separated. Slip it in their pocket, fannypack or backpack and let them know it's there - it will make them feel safer, too.
Hope this is helpful,
Fran Falkin