Traveling with Minors that Don't Belong to You

[Tea2]

My husband and I are taking our children (teenagers) on Carnival Fascination in June 2009. We are taking two of their friends with us. We are going to Nassau and Freeport, Bahamas. Do I need to get anything other than notarized statements from both their parents authorizing them to travel with us? Thanks!

[coolaunt]

I've done this several times with my nieces, including for an upcoming trip on the Imagination in 2 weeks, on which I'm also taking one of my niece's friends, and I've only ever needed the notarized statement from the parents.

 

Have fun on the Fascination!

[Tea2]

Thanks! I appreciate the help. I am looking forward to it. Can't wait!!!:o

[kathlyles]

We took our niece as well so our daughter would have someone to be with and we needed the notarized letter and a birth certificate. You need a passport now if it's after June 1st

[walkswife]

I've done it and besides the notarized letter and ID I would take a something notarized giving you permission to seek medical attention incase of an emergency and any of her medical insurance information......

[Disneycruisers]

We took our niece as well so our daughter would have someone to be with and we needed the notarized letter and a birth certificate. You need a passport now if it's after June 1st

 

If the cruise is a "closed loop" cruise you do not need a passport.

[travelntreats]

CONSENT FOR MINOR CHILDREN TO TRAVEL

Date:_____________________

I (we):______________________________________________________________

authorize my/our minor child(ren):___________________________________________

to travel to:_________________________________ on:_________________________

aboard Airline/Flight Number:________________________________________

and/or Cruise Ship:_____________________________________________ with:

____________________________________________________________. Their expected

date of return is _______________________.

In addition, I (we) authorize:______________________________________ to consent

to any necessary routine or emergency medical treatment during the aforementioned trip.

 

Signed:_________________________________ (Parent)

Signed:_________________________________ (Parent)

 

Address:________________________________________

_______________________________________________

 

Telephone:______________________________________

 

Sworn to and signed before me, a Notary Public,

 

this _______ day of _______________, 20____

________________________________________

Notary Public Signature and Seal

[travelntreats]

If the cruise is a "closed loop" cruise you do not need a passport.

But if travelling to a foreign country and a return flight home is necessary for whatever reasons... YOU MUST HAVE A PASSPORT TO RE ENTER THE US.

[lazydayz]

Each time we have taken our granddaughter on a cruise, we have had the notarized letter from her parents. It grants permission to travel and to seek medical treatment. Luckily, we have never needed it or even been asked for it.

[we3k9]

I usually take a handwritten letter from both parents as my god children/nephews, neices always travel with me. Sometimes it is notorized sometimes it was not. I don't ever remember anyone asking me to see it. I will still take it with me just in case. This time I will use the form I printed courtesy of travelntreats:)

[Disneycruisers]

But if travelling to a foreign country and a return flight home is necessary for whatever reasons... YOU MUST HAVE A PASSPORT TO RE ENTER THE US.

 

Not exactly true... if YOU are having a medical emergency there are provisions to the law that allow you to fly home. Other wise like you said you are s o l .

 

Rob

[Tea2]

Thank you very much! This letter is perfect. I appreciate all the responses and help.