Traveling to or from France with a child? Make sure this document is ready before you leave for the airport or border. If one parent is not traveling, or if a child is traveling with grandparents or another adult, this document may be useful and may be requested depending on the trip. 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 France 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 these documents ready before departure can help reduce delays and make the journey smoother.
France requires an official 'autorisation de sortie du territoire' (AST) for any minor under 18 leaving France without both parents. The form must be signed by the absent parent and accompanied by a copy of their ID. This is a legal requirement — not just a recommendation. Air France and all carriers operating from French airports are legally required to check for the AST. For a full overview of how France compares to other EU countries, see our guide to child travel EU rules. Travel requirements can vary depending on the child's situation and who is traveling with them. A travel consent document is especially useful when only one parent is traveling or when another adult is accompanying the child. France has a formal legal requirement — the Autorisation de Sortie du Territoire (AST) — for minors departing French territory without both parents. For non-French children, an equivalent travel consent document is strongly recommended. Having the document ready before you arrive at the airport avoids uncertainty and supports a smoother departure. If supporting documents are requested and cannot be provided, airline staff or border authorities may ask additional questions or request more proof before the journey continues. For departures from France specifically, airlines are legally required to check for the AST form — meaning a missing document can result in being denied boarding. There is typically no on-the-spot remedy: the document must be prepared in advance. A parent traveling from the UK, the US, or another country to France with a child may be asked to confirm authorization from the other parent. A similar situation can arise when grandparents are traveling with grandchildren. Having a prepared travel consent document helps avoid uncertainty and supports a smoother airport and border experience.
Air France and all carriers operating from French airports are required to check for the AST when a minor is not traveling with both parents.
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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We do not feed your child's information, passport numbers, or family details into analytics, ad, or tracking platforms.
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Sensitive child and passport data is kept separate from any anonymized aggregate insights we use to improve the service.
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Your document and all associated personal data are automatically deleted after 90 days. You can also request deletion at any time.
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.