A minor's travel authorization is essential for one of the guardians or even persons not related to the child to travel with children under 16 years of age. The process offers more security when boarding and avoids a series of possible problems during the journey
. With that in mind, we created a complete guide with everything you need to know about how to obtain a travel authorization for minors and what documents are required to embark on domestic and international trips. Check it out!
When is a minor's travel authorization mandatory?
A minor's travel authorization is mandatory for children from 0 to 16 years old who need to board with guardians or just one of the guardians. People over 16 years of age usually board, provided they have the appropriate photo identification documents, such as ID, and the birth certificate is not valid
. Travel authorization procedures for domestic or international minors are similar. However, some peculiarities must be considered to ensure the protection of the child during boarding
. Authorization process for domestic travel
The process of obtaining judicial authorization for a minor to travel within our country is carried out by means of a judicial authorization form that must be completed by both responsible parties and duly notarized
. The document must contain the name of the child's guardian during the trip, the duration of the tour and the minor's boarding destination. Permission to go, return, or both routes must also be included in the document
. On the website of the State Court of Justice (TJ), it is possible to download the standard national travel authorization form for minors, which must be completed in duplicate and submitted to the Children and Youth Court of the city where the parents and the child reside.
International travel authorization process The international travel
authorization process for minors is very similar to the national model. For boarding, an authorization document signed by both persons responsible is required
. The travel authorization model for minors is available on the Federal Police website. It is enough for the child's parents to fill out the form, notarize the document at the registry office and submit it to the Children and
Youth Court. A travel authorization for children under 16 years of age is essential when boarding with third-degree relatives or just one of the guardians. When boarding, it is important to present both the authorization and the personal documents of the guardian and the child
. Care during the trip
To travel with a minor, check out some tips and precautions that make the tour more fun and safe:
- Prepare all documents in advance;
- Prevent the child from carrying items such as toys, cell phones, etc.;
- Accompany the child during all stops of the trip;
- In the case of those over 16 years of age, help with the preparations for the trip, such as packing and travel itinerary; Don
- 't forget snacks and snacks to enjoy along the way.
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