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Parental Consent for Minor Travel Certification in Thailand
A child travelling without both parents may be asked for a consent letter by the airline, immigration or embassy. Rules differ and are not universal; check the recipient first.
Certification scope and key checks
The letter should name the child, passport, accompanying adult, countries and travel dates. If parents are divorced or a court order covers parental power, attach the document showing who holds it.
A notary certifies the consenting signature; it does not resolve custody disputes. If the other parent refuses, seek legal advice on a court order.
Documents to prepare
- Child's and parents' passports
- Child's birth certificate
- Court order or divorce record on parental power, if any
Procedure for this document
- Check airline and embassy requirements
- Draft the letter with specific trip details
- Parent signs before the certifying attorney
Overseas use: confirm the recipient’s route
Notarization is not required for every public record, and some uses need no onward legalisation. Confirm whether the recipient needs an original, copy, translation or specific certification before arranging MFA and embassy steps where applicable.
Thailand deposited its accession on 30 June 2026. The Apostille Convention is scheduled to enter into force for Thailand on 28 February 2027. Do not assume Thai Apostilles are available before then. Even after entry into force, document scope and treaty relations with the destination must be checked.
Questions before booking
- Must both parents sign?
- It depends on who holds parental power and the recipient's rules; check custody documents first.
- Can one letter cover several trips?
- Many recipients want trip-specific letters, so prepare one per journey.
- Are MFA and embassy legalisation always needed?
- No. Ask the recipient to confirm the certification, language and onward steps. Notarization, translation and legalisation are distinct; do not perform every step automatically.
- How are fees and timing assessed?
- After reviewing the form, copies, signers, language and onward steps, we provide a quote and indicative schedule before work. Authority queues and outcomes are not guaranteed.
- What should I send before booking?
- Send the record type, destination country, receiving authority and its checklist through a direct contact channel. Redact personal information unnecessary for the initial enquiry.
📚 Official sources and current requirements
Content reviewed 8 October 2026. General information, not case-specific legal advice. Confirm current requirements with the recipient before filing; document acceptance and application outcomes are not guaranteed.
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