Traveling in Europe with a child? Make sure this document is ready before airport, border, or departure checks. If one parent is not traveling, or if grandparents or another adult are accompanying the child, this document may be useful and may be requested depending on the journey. Create this document instantly — ready in under 2 minutes. Keep this document ready on your phone before departure, and print it if needed.
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Families traveling to Schengen / EU Travel often want to have their travel documentation organized before departure. A prepared, clearly formatted consent document can support a smoother journey.
Required when a child is not traveling with both parents
Minimum 6 months validity beyond return date
Attach to the consent document
Birth certificate, court order, or notarized form depending on destination
When traveling with a child, airlines or border authorities may ask for proof of consent.
Many parents only realize this when it's already stressful to fix — especially when traveling with one parent, after a separation, or with grandparents.
Prepare your document nowHaving the right documents ready before departure can help reduce delays at the airport or border.
EU countries each maintain their own child protection rules. France requires the legally mandatory 'autorisation de sortie du territoire' (AST) for all departures. Germany requires both parents' consent under BGB family law. Spain enforces consent checks at Madrid Barajas, Barcelona, and all international airports. Italy requires a notarized Dichiarazione di Assenso. For travel outside the EU, destination country rules apply in addition. Requirements vary by country, route, and travel situation, but a travel consent document is strongly recommended when a child is traveling without both parents present. EU countries each maintain their own child protection rules. France requires the legally mandatory 'autorisation de sortie du territoire' (AST) for all departures. Germany requires both parents' consent under BGB family law. Spain enforces consent checks at all international airports. Italy requires a notarized Dichiarazione di Assenso. If documentation is requested and cannot be provided, transport staff or authorities may ask additional questions or request more supporting documents before travel continues. Each EU country enforces its own rules independently — France, Spain, and Germany all apply active checks even on internal EU flights. A travel consent document prepared before departure resolves these questions quickly. A child traveling within Europe with one parent, grandparents, or a school or youth group may be asked to show documentation confirming authorization for the journey. At Charles de Gaulle, Frankfurt, and Madrid Barajas, these checks are routine on international departures — having a prepared travel consent document ensures the process is smooth.
All EU-based airlines operating international routes follow IATA guidelines, which recommend consent documentation for minors not with both parents. Air France is legally required to check for the AST on all departures.
Trying to arrange documents last-minute can take hours and sometimes involves costly alternatives. Preparing now takes just minutes, avoids last-minute stress, and is often much faster and more affordable.
Families prepared with a consent document move through check-in and documentation checks faster and with far less friction.
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The details you enter — child name, passport, dates, destination — are used solely to produce your travel consent document.
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Print and carry supporting identification
After generating your document, print it or keep it on your phone. Carry supporting ID for both the child and the absent parent.
This is not legal advice
This site provides a structured document preparation service. It does not constitute legal advice. Always verify requirements with your airline and destination country.