UNACCOMPANIED MINORS
We understand that one of the guests in your party is under the age of 18 years old. Please understand that very strict regulations govern international travel by minors into Foreign Countries and other countries and any person under 18 years of age is considered a minor for travel purposes. Some countries have special requirements for those under 18 years of age not traveling with both parents/guardians for the below situations.
Each individual traveler is responsible for ensuring that travel document requirements are met for the country they are traveling to. Destinations Travel Advisors is not responsible for improper documentation, including passports, visas, and affidavits
Each individual traveler is responsible for ensuring that travel document requirements are met for the country they are traveling to. Destinations Travel Advisors is not responsible for improper documentation, including passports, visas, and affidavits
In General:
· Minors traveling with both legal parents or guardians: nothing else needed.
· Minors traveling unaccompanied or with anyone other than their legal parents or guardians: they must obtain an original notarized letter of permission signed by both parents.
· Minors traveling with only one parent: must have notarized written permission from the other parent.
· In the case of deceased or divorced parents: legal proof must be carried to accept just one signature on the letter. This proof (death certificate, proof of sole custody, etc.) can be shown to a notary who can then notarize an Affidavit of Sole Custody form.
Note: Samples of these affidavits are provided for your convenience on the following page. They may be copied and notarized as needed.
SAMPLE STATEMENTS - the statements below may be copied and pasted to a document.
1.) AFFIDAVIT OF OTHER PARENTAL CONSENT
I, the undersigned, __________________________________________ do hereby authorize my (husband/wife) ____________________________________ to travel with
our (child/children) ____________________________________________ to the Country of ________________________________________.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this _______ day of _______ 20______.
(Notary Signature)
Notary Public in and for the Country of _______________________________________ and the State of __________________________________________________________
2.) PARENTAL CONSENT FOR UNACCOMPANIED MINOR
We, the undersigned _______________________________________________________ do hereby give permission to our son/daughter __________________________________ to travel alone to _________________________________________ for a period not to exceed _______ days.
Subscribed and sworn to me before this _____ day of _______ 20_____.
(Notary Signature)
Notary Public in and for the Country of _______________________________________ And the State of __________________________________________________________
Parent Signature
Parent Signature
3.) AFFIDAVIT OF SOLE CUSTODY
I, _______________________________, (widowed)(divorced) do hereby swear that I have sole and legal custody of ___________________________. As such I have the right to take my child (children) into Mexico and back into the United States.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this ______ day of _________ 20____.
(Notary Signature)
Notary Public in and for the Country of ______________________________ and the State of _________________________________________________.
MEDICAL CONSENT FORM
I, ___________________________, being the parent and/or legal guardian of ________________________ (hereinafter, my child(ren) do hereby authorize _____________________________ to seek and obtain medical care for my child(ren) in the event that my child(ren) need(s) medical care.
My child has the following allergies: __________________________.(if applicable)
I agree to be financially responsible for the cost of any medical care provided to my child(ren) under this Authorization. My health insurance carrier is ________________________ and my Policy or Certificate number is _______________________.
Date ______________________
Signature of Parent (or Legal Guardian) _____________________ Witness Signature _____________________
· Minors traveling with both legal parents or guardians: nothing else needed.
· Minors traveling unaccompanied or with anyone other than their legal parents or guardians: they must obtain an original notarized letter of permission signed by both parents.
· Minors traveling with only one parent: must have notarized written permission from the other parent.
· In the case of deceased or divorced parents: legal proof must be carried to accept just one signature on the letter. This proof (death certificate, proof of sole custody, etc.) can be shown to a notary who can then notarize an Affidavit of Sole Custody form.
Note: Samples of these affidavits are provided for your convenience on the following page. They may be copied and notarized as needed.
SAMPLE STATEMENTS - the statements below may be copied and pasted to a document.
1.) AFFIDAVIT OF OTHER PARENTAL CONSENT
I, the undersigned, __________________________________________ do hereby authorize my (husband/wife) ____________________________________ to travel with
our (child/children) ____________________________________________ to the Country of ________________________________________.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this _______ day of _______ 20______.
(Notary Signature)
Notary Public in and for the Country of _______________________________________ and the State of __________________________________________________________
2.) PARENTAL CONSENT FOR UNACCOMPANIED MINOR
We, the undersigned _______________________________________________________ do hereby give permission to our son/daughter __________________________________ to travel alone to _________________________________________ for a period not to exceed _______ days.
Subscribed and sworn to me before this _____ day of _______ 20_____.
(Notary Signature)
Notary Public in and for the Country of _______________________________________ And the State of __________________________________________________________
Parent Signature
Parent Signature
3.) AFFIDAVIT OF SOLE CUSTODY
I, _______________________________, (widowed)(divorced) do hereby swear that I have sole and legal custody of ___________________________. As such I have the right to take my child (children) into Mexico and back into the United States.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this ______ day of _________ 20____.
(Notary Signature)
Notary Public in and for the Country of ______________________________ and the State of _________________________________________________.
MEDICAL CONSENT FORM
I, ___________________________, being the parent and/or legal guardian of ________________________ (hereinafter, my child(ren) do hereby authorize _____________________________ to seek and obtain medical care for my child(ren) in the event that my child(ren) need(s) medical care.
My child has the following allergies: __________________________.(if applicable)
I agree to be financially responsible for the cost of any medical care provided to my child(ren) under this Authorization. My health insurance carrier is ________________________ and my Policy or Certificate number is _______________________.
Date ______________________
Signature of Parent (or Legal Guardian) _____________________ Witness Signature _____________________
