Child Travel Consent FAQ - Ireland

Child Travel Consent FAQ - IrelandChild Travel Consent FAQ - IrelandHow old is a minor?Generally, all persons under the age of 18 are considered minor children. Border officials are vigilant when it comes to the documentation of children. Consequently, all persons who are not legally recognised as adults should be prepared to show they have consent to travel.What documents are needed if a child is traveling with one parent and both parents have legal custody?A notarised consent from the non-traveling parent will be required.What documents are needed if a child is traveling with one parent and the other parent has legal custody?A notarised consent from the non-traveling parent will be required.What documents are needed if a child is traveling with a parent who has sole legal custody?The parent should have a notarised true copy of a court order or equivalent proving custody.What documents are needed if the other parent on the childs birth certificate is deceased?You should carry the or iginal (or a notarised true copy) of the death certificate.Do I need to get the other parents consent if I have sole custody?If the other parent has legal rights of access (e.g. visitation rights) it is advisable to obtain his or her consent. If it is not possible to obtain consent, or if the other parent has no legal rights, you should carry a notarised true copy of a court order or equivalent to prove that you have sole custody.What if my childs last name is different than mine?You should be prepared to prove your relationship to the child by producing government issued certificates (e.g. certificates of birth, marriage, adoption or change of name).Will this travel consent suffice if my child is traveling overseas to a different country?Generally, a notarised travel consent from the non-consenting parent is all the documentation necessary to demonstrate that your child has consent to travel. However some foreign countries (for example, Brazil) have specific travel authorisation f orms for minors. If your child is traveling outside Ireland, you may wish to contact the consulate of the country where your child will be traveling to ensure that you have all the necessary documentation.