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Travel & consent letters
A notarized travel consent letter for a child travelling abroad without both parents — confirming a parent or guardian permits the trip. Fill it in online, download a ready-to-sign PDF, and notarize in Ontario. Global Affairs Canada recommends carrying one.
Also known as
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.
Additional information
Second child's date of birth: ______
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Overview
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.
Border officers and airlines may ask to see it to help prevent child abduction and to confirm the accompanying adult has permission. A notarized letter carries more weight, which is why many families have it commissioned.
Global Affairs Canada recommends a consent letter whenever a child under the age of majority travels abroad without both parents or guardians.
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.
Where both parents share custody, it is best practice for both to sign, or for each to provide a separate signed letter, so the accompanying adult’s authority is not questioned at the border.
After you fill in your travel consent letter and download the PDF, do not sign it in advance. A sworn document must be signed in front of a notary public or commissioner for taking affidavits, who administers your oath or solemn affirmation first.
Minute Notary commissions your travel consent letter online by secure video, under Ontario's remote commissioning rules (O. Reg. 431/20), or in person in Ottawa. Bring valid government-issued photo identification so we can verify your identity before applying the notary seal.
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