Traveling with children when the father is in prison – how to handle travel consent for children
Travel consent is a document that parents must sign when a child travels to a country where it is required. Airlines also have requirements for travel consent. The travel consent applies when the child travels with only one of the parents, alone, or with another adult. The purpose is to show that both guardians approve […]
Do children need a passport to travel within Schengen
Children do not always need a passport to travel within Schengen, but they must always have a valid travel document. For people who are citizens of a Schengen or EU country, a valid passport or a national id card is usually sufficient. Children must also have their own travel document and cannot travel on a […]
Printable consent form for children’s travel
A consent form is needed when a child travels with only one of the parents, alone, or with another adult to countries that have this requirement. Airlines also have requirements. The purpose is to show that the guardians approve the trip, and it makes it easier at border controls, with questions from the airline, and […]
Can infants have their own seat on a flight
Yes, infants can have their own seat on a flight, but it requires that you buy a separate ticket for the child instead of traveling with the infant on your lap. Many choose this for better comfort, easier sleep, and greater control during the journey, especially on longer flights. Ticket and equipment that are usually […]