Frequently Asked Questions

You need a child travel consent letter whenever a minor is traveling without both parents or legal guardians. This includes domestic and international travel—whether the child is traveling alone, with one parent, relatives, friends, or school groups.

A medical authorization is strongly recommended any time the child is traveling without at least one legal guardian. Hospitals often require documented permission to treat a minor. Having this letter avoids delays if care is needed.

Most countries and airlines don’t legally require an itinerary document, but officers frequently ask where the child will stay and how to reach guardians. A consolidated, printed itinerary speeds up questioning and proves you’re organized and transparent.

Yes. Each template contains the standard elements authorities and institutions look for (identifying details, consent language, signatures, notarization area). Still, laws vary—consult a legal professional for complex custody situations or destination-specific nuances.

Typically, anyone under 18 is considered a minor. Some airlines or countries use 16 or 17 as thresholds for additional paperwork. Always verify with your airline and destination country.

You get three fillable templates:

Travel Consent Letter (permission to travel with someone other than both parents/guardians)
Medical Authorization for Minor (permission to obtain emergency or routine care)
Complete Travel Itinerary Template (organize lodging, contacts, and key documents)

Consent Letter: child info, parent/guardian details, accompanying adult details, destinations/dates, emergency contacts, notarization
Medical Authorization: permitted treatments, insurance info, physician contact, allergy/medication details, notarization
Travel Itinerary: accommodations, embassy info, guardian contacts, copies checklist

You receive fillable PDFs. They can be completed on any device, saved, printed, or emailed—no special software needed.

Absolutely. Update names, dates, and destinations for each new trip. Just make sure signatures and notarizations are fresh when required.

Yes. All three templates are suitable for domestic and international trips. Always confirm destination-specific rules for minors.

Ensure you have legal authority to grant travel and medical permission. Some jurisdictions require signatures from both parents or a copy of court orders. Keep custody documents handy.

For clarity, prepare a separate consent, medical authorization and complete itinerary for each child.

Yes. Any adult who isn’t a legal guardian should carry both the consent letter and medical authorization.

Organizations often collect their own forms, but border agents may still request parental consent or medical authorization. Use your own documents in addition to group paperwork.

Notarization isn’t always legally mandatory, but many airlines, border officials, and hospitals expect it—especially for international travel. Our templates include space for notarization so you’re covered.

Yes. Properly completed and notarized forms are accepted by major airlines. Requirements can vary, so check your carrier’s policy in advance.

Custom drafting can run €200–€500 per document. Using our professionally prepared bundle can save you several hundred while still providing robust coverage.

Carry both. Digital copies are great backups, but many officials insist on printed, signed originals—especially if notarized.

You may need court authorization, proof of sole custody, or a death certificate (if applicable). Consult an attorney if cooperation isn’t possible.

Our templates are provided in English because it's recognized as the global language of international travel and is widely accepted by border officials, airlines, and medical facilities worldwide. Most international airports and travel authorities can process English documents.

If you're visiting a non-English-speaking country, translating key sections (especially medical info) can be helpful for local use. Keep the notarized English original and an unofficial translation together.