04/30/2025
Travel Consent Letters for Minors:
A travel consent letter is a document that proves a minor child has permission to travel without one or both of their legal guardians.
Even though a consent letter is not legally required, the Canadian government strongly recommends drafting one.
Immigration authorities often request to see a travel consent letter when a child is travelling abroad, and having one can prevent unnecessary airport or border delays.
Children under the age of majority should carry an original, notarized travel consent letter when travelling without one of their legal guardians.
The definition of a child varies in each country, so children under 19 years old should carry one if they are travelling:
1) With just one parent or legal guardian
2) With an adult who is not their legal guardian, like a relative or a family friend
3)In a group with friends, siblings, a sports team, their school, a religious group, etc.
4)Alone
Call now to schedule an appointment to notarize your travel consent letter and let the countdown to summer vacation begin...
