Child Travel Consent Form Template

A complete child travel consent form includes key details to ensure your child’s travel is smooth and safe. In most cases, the form is valid only for the specific trip listed, so be sure to create a new one for each new journey.

Your consent letter should include:

• The child’s full name, date of birth, and passport number (if applicable)
• Details about the parent or guardian giving consent
• Name and relationship of the adult accompanying your child (if anyone is)
• Travel dates, destination, and airline or travel method
• At least one emergency contact with phone and address
• Optional: Medical consent and health insurance details in case of emergencies

Legal Templates provides a customizable child travel consent form you can complete online. Our builder helps ensure that nothing important is left out.

Travel requirements for minors vary from airline to airline and destination to destination. Check the airline’s ID policy and your destination’s entry requirements before your child travels. The table below outlines what’s commonly required.

Here’s a quick look at what children typically need when traveling without both parents or legal guardians.

If a Child Is Traveling Alone

If your child is traveling alone, many airlines offer unaccompanied minor programs for children aged five to 14. These usually require a child travel consent form, emergency contact information, and a completed airline unaccompanied minor form (and a fee).

Some airlines, such as American Airlines, allow teens aged 15-17 to travel alone without enrolling in the unaccompanied minor program.

If a Child Is Traveling With One Parent

If your child is traveling with one parent, some countries and airlines want written permission from the non-traveling parent. If you share custody, check your agreement and get written consent from the other parent. If you have sole custody, carry a copy of your custody order when traveling.

A child travel consent form helps demonstrate that the trip is approved by both legal guardians.

If a Child Is Traveling With Another Adult

If your child is traveling with another adult—say a grandparent, relative, teacher, or close family friend—it’s best to include a consent letter signed by both parents or guardians. Some travel providers may also ask for a copy of the child’s birth certificate and a valid photo ID for the accompanying adult.

If a Legal Guardian Is Traveling With the Child

Most legal guardians don’t need special permission to travel with a child. But it’s still helpful to carry proof, especially if the guardian has a different last name than the child or there’s a court order related to custody or travel. A travel consent form isn’t always required, but having one can save time and reduce stress.

Some countries and airlines require a notarized consent form, especially for international travel. Even if it’s not mandatory, the US government recommends notarizing your child’s travel consent. Notarizing the form can also help prove its authenticity and reduce the risk of delays. You can attach a notary acknowledgment form when signing before a licensed notary public.

Below, you can view a sample child travel consent form to understand its structure. Then, you can customize our template to meet your needs and download it in PDF or Word format.

This is a document preview. Your customized version will be created after you answer a few quick questions.

State of _________________

CHILD TRAVEL CONSENT FORM

I/We, ________________________________________________, am/are the parent(s)/legal guardian(s)

of ________________________ [Child’s name], born ___________________ [Birthdate]. I/We

acknowledge that my/our child is traveling ☐ domestically ☐ internationally and has my/our consent and

permission to travel with ________________________ [Accompanying person], my/our child’s: (Check

one)

☐ Father

☐ Mother

☐ Grandmother

☐ Grandfather

☐ Nanny

☐ Family friend

☐ Teacher

☐ School group

☐ Tour group

☐ Other: ______________

________________________’s [Accompanying person] passport is issued by __________ [Country of

issuance], passport number ___________________, issued on ___________________ and by

______________________________________ [City/State of issuance].

TRIP DETAILS

CHILD’S NAME: ________________________

ACCOMPANYING PERSON: ________________________

TRAVEL DESTINATION: _________________________________________

TRAVEL DATES: _______________, 20_____ to _______________, 20_____

PURPOSE: (Check one)

☐ Vacation

☐ Visiting relatives

☐ A school trip

☐ A business trip with parents

☐ Other: ________________

ADDRESS AT DESTINATION:

Name: ________________________

Address: ________________________________________

Country: _________________

Phone Number: ______________________

MEDICAL CONSENT (Check one)

☐ During the time period of the trip, I/we do NOT authorize ________________________

[Accompanying person] to seek, obtain and consent to any medical treatment.

☐ D

uring the time period of the trip, I/we authorize ________________________ [Accompanyi

ng

per

son] to seek, obtain and consent to: (Check all that apply)

☐ routine medical care and treatment

☐ emergency medical care and treatment

☐ surgery

☐ hospitalization

☐ blood transfusions

☐ dental care and treatment

☐ other: __________________________

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or ________________________ [Child’s name] as deemed necessary by a licensed medical or

healthcare professional.

Any questions regarding this consent can be directed to me/us at the contact information attached.

( ☐ In addition, a copy of proof of my sole custody is attached.)

Signature

Date

Signature

Date

Information about Traveling Child

Full Legal Name of Child: ________________________________________________________

Date of Birth: __________________________________________________________________

Place of Birth (State, City, Country): _______________________________________________

Birth Certificate Registration Number: _____________________________________________

Issuing Authority of Birth Certificate: ______________________________________________

Child’s Passport Details

Passport Number: _______________________

Place of Passport Issuance: _______________

Passport Country of Issue: _______________

Date of Passport Issuance: _______________

Child’s Health Information

Health Conditions (e.g. Asthma, Diabetes):

_________________________________________

Allergies (e.g. to Medications, Food): ______________________________________________

Prescription Medications: _______________________________________________________

Date of Last Tetanus Injection/Booster: ____________________________________________

Child’s Medical Care and Insurance Information

Physician/Pediatrician: ______________________

Dentist/Orthodontist: ________________________

Phone Number: ____________________

Phone Number: ____________________

Preferred Medical Facility: _______________________________________________________

Insurance Company: ____________________________________________________________

Policy/Group Number: ___________________________________________________________

Policy Holder: __________________________________________________________________

Parent/Guardian’s Information

Parent/Guardian's Name: _________________________________________________________

Address: _______________________________________________________________________

Phone Number: _________________________________________________________________

Email: _________________________________________________________________________

Parent/Guardian's Name: _________________________________________________________

Address: _______________________________________________________________________

Phone Number: _________________________________________________________________

Email: _________________________________________________________________________

Emergency Contact Person’s Information

Emergency Contact's Name: ______________________________________________________

Phone Number: _________________________________________________________________

Email: _________________________________________________________________________

Alternative Emergency Contact Person’s Information

Emergency Contact's Name: ______________________________________________________

Phone Number: _________________________________________________________________

Email: _________________________________________________________________________

WITNESS SIGNATURES

I hereby acknowledge that the foregoing Child Travel Consent was signed by

________________________ [Parent(s)/Legal Guardian(s)] in my presence.

__________________________ _________________________

Witness Signature Date

__________________________ _________________________

Witness Signature Date

NOTARY ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

State of _________________

)

) (Seal)

County of _________________

)

The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this _____ day of _______________, 20_____,

by the undersigned, ________________________, who is personally known to me or satisfactorily

proven to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the within instrument.

_____________________________________

Signature

_____________________________________

Notary Public

My Commission Expires: ________________