Travel & consent letters
Minor Travel Consent Letter (Canada)
A travel consent letter records permission for a child travelling without every person who has decision-making responsibility. The Government of Canada recommends carrying one, although it is not legally required in Canada.
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Also known as
- Child Travel Consent Letter
- Minor Travel Consent Letter
- Parental Consent to Travel
+3 more names
- Letter of Consent for a Child to Travel
- Travel Authorization Letter for a Minor
- Consent Letter for Children Travelling Abroad
Travel Consent for Minor Child
To whom it may concern,
I / We:
Full Name: ______
Address: ______
Phone: ______
Email: ______
hold parental authority, custody rights, or access rights as the parent(s), legal guardian(s), or other authorized person(s) over the following child or children:
Details of the travelling child / children
Name of child: ______
Date of birth: ______
Birthplace: ______
Passport number: ______
Date passport was issued: ______
Passport country: ______
Details of the accompanying person
______
Travel Details & Contact Information
I / We hereby consent for this child / these children to travel to:
Destination(s): ______
Dates of travel: ______ to ______
Staying with / at (if applicable):
At the following address(es):
Phone and email: ,
This letter may be executed before a witness who has reached the age of majority (18 or 19, depending on the province or territory) OR before a notary public (recommended).
Signature(s) of consenting person(s): _________________________________
Signature of witness / Notary Public: _________________________________
Witness full name: ________________________________
Any inquiries about the contents of this consent letter should be directed to the person(s) or organization who provided consent.
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01Accompanying Adult Details
Is the child travelling unaccompanied?
Child/children details
Accompanying person's full name
Travel Consent for Minor Child
To whom it may concern,
I / We:
Full Name: ______
Address: ______
Phone: ______
Email: ______
hold parental authority, custody rights, or access rights as the parent(s), legal guardian(s), or other authorized person(s) over the following child or children:
Details of the travelling child / children
Name of child: ______
Date of birth: ______
Birthplace: ______
Passport number: ______
Date passport was issued: ______
Passport country: ______
Details of the accompanying person
______
Travel Details & Contact Information
I / We hereby consent for this child / these children to travel to:
Destination(s): ______
Dates of travel: ______ to ______
Staying with / at (if applicable):
At the following address(es):
Phone and email: ,
This letter may be executed before a witness who has reached the age of majority (18 or 19, depending on the province or territory) OR before a notary public (recommended).
Signature(s) of consenting person(s): _________________________________
Signature of witness / Notary Public: _________________________________
Witness full name: ________________________________
Any inquiries about the contents of this consent letter should be directed to the person(s) or organization who provided consent.
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About this document
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What is a child travel consent letter?
A child travel consent letter — also called a minor travel consent letter, parental consent to travel, or letter of consent for a child to travel — confirms that the parent or guardian who is not travelling agrees to the child’s trip.
Immigration authorities, airline agents, or Canadian officials may ask to see it. Carry the original signed letter and confirm the airline and destination rules; no witness or seal guarantees acceptance.
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When a travel consent letter is recommended
The Government of Canada recommends a consent letter when a child travels abroad without every person who has decision-making responsibility, although the letter is not legally required in Canada.
- A child travels with only one parent.
- A child travels with a grandparent, relative, friend, or group.
- A child travels alone (unaccompanied minor).
- One parent has sole custody or decision-making responsibility.
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What to include in the letter
Identify the child, the parents or guardians, the accompanying adult, the destination, and the travel dates. Include contact details for the consenting parent and any relevant custody information.
The Government recommends consent from every non-travelling person with decision-making responsibility. Follow any court order, and seek legal advice if consent is unavailable, unsafe, or disputed.
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How to notarize a travel consent letter in Ontario
After you fill in your travel consent letter and download the PDF, leave it unsigned if you choose the optional notarial witnessing step.
Minute Notary witnesses and notarizes the signature in person at an Ottawa office or mobile appointment. Bring valid government-issued photo identification, carry the original signed letter, and check the airline and destination requirements.
- Present valid photo ID and sign while the notary watches.
- Carry the original signed letter and confirm the airline and destination requirements.
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Sign in front of the notary, who administers your oath or affirmation and applies the seal.
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Notarize online by video across Ontario, or in person in Ottawa.
Frequently asked
Questions about the Minor Travel Consent Letter (Canada)
- Is a child travel consent letter mandatory in Canada?
- No. The Government of Canada says it is not legally required in Canada, but recommends carrying one when a child travels without every person who has decision-making responsibility. Officials or airlines may ask for it.
- Does a travel consent letter need to be notarized?
- No. Any adult may witness it, while the Government of Canada strongly recommends a notary public. A notarial seal records the witnessed signing but does not guarantee acceptance. Check the airline and destination rules.
- Should both parents sign?
- The Government recommends consent from every non-travelling person with decision-making responsibility. Follow any court order and seek legal advice when authority or consent is unclear or disputed.
- Can I notarize a travel consent letter online in Ontario?
- Yes. You can sign it before a notary online by video under Ontario’s remote commissioning rules, or in person in Ottawa with Minute Notary.
- What if one parent has sole custody?
- Follow any court order and check the airline and destination requirements. If decision-making responsibility or consent is unclear, disputed, or unsafe to obtain, seek family-law advice; a notary cannot interpret the order.
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