BF2S Forums Leaving country with a child.

Bertster7 wrote:

Ilocano wrote:

Chou wrote:

Since when do kids have their own passport?

Can't speak for any other country, but in the US, every US Citizen regardless of age, must have a passport if traveling internationally.

British Passport wrote:

4. Children Children who have reached the age of sixteen years require their own passport.

Not the same over here. It all depends what sort of passport he has and what the rules for that sort of passport are.

Bertster7 wrote:

ghettoperson wrote:

Bertster7 wrote:

Ilocano wrote:

Can't speak for any other country, but in the US, every US Citizen regardless of age, must have a passport if traveling internationally.

Not the same over here. It all depends what sort of passport he has and what the rules for that sort of passport are.

Woah I had no idea about that. Does that work for travelling to all countries, or just for entrance to the UK?

I don't know - but I used to travel on my parents passport across Europe (back in the days when you needed a passport to travel in Europe) until I was about 13.

Bertster7 wrote:

M.O.A.B wrote:

Bertster7 wrote:

I don't know - but I used to travel on my parents passport across Europe (back in the days when you needed a passport to travel in Europe) until I was about 13.

Last time I was out of the country was '98 and it was on my parents' passport. Haven't had the need to get my own passport yet.

But where did you go?

Stubbee wrote:

I always write a letter for my wife just in case. Include contact information.

1.   What documents are required by a child travelling alone or with one parent or guardian?

All children who travel abroad need a valid Canadian passport. Supporting identification may also include, but is not limited to, a birth certificate, citizenship certificate, landed immigrant records, or a certificate of Indian status. Check with the nearest embassy or consulate of the destination country regarding other documentation that may be required.

In addition, we strongly recommend that the following documents be carried, depending on the situation:

    * A consent letter proving that the child travelling alone or with one parent or guardian has permission to travel from the non-accompanying lawful parent(s) or guardian. A consent letter may be required even if separation or divorce documents award custody of the child to an accompanying parent while the non-custodial parent has legal access or visiting rights to the child. A separate letter should be written for every trip abroad and include contact information for the parent(s) or guardian. A child of divorced or separated parents who is travelling without either parent could carry a single consent letter signed by both parents or two separate consent letters signed by each parent. It is advisable to have the consent letter certified, stamped, or sealed by an official who has the authority to administer an oath or solemn declaration, so that the validity of the letter will not be questioned.