Preparing a travel consent letter for a child? This guide covers trips into Canada and departures from Canada, with links to government guidance and its free template. TravelConsentForm offers a separate paid document preparation service.
Choose the guidance for your journey. A prepared PDF must still be signed; buying a document does not replace any required permission.
Use the free government template yourself, or prepare a PDF with TravelConsentForm's paid service. Neither option guarantees admission or boarding.
Government sources checked 22 October 2026.
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Families traveling to Canada often want to have their travel documentation organized before departure. A prepared, clearly formatted consent document can support a smoother journey.
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 nowFor departures from Canada, government guidance recommends a letter from each non-travelling person with parental decision-making responsibility; it is not a general Canadian legal requirement. For entry into Canada, IRCC lists different supporting documents according to who accompanies the child. Check the guidance for your situation rather than treating every trip alike.
Check your carrier's current policy and any rules at the destination or transit points before departure.
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