Mother and child travelling with different surnames

[loveisagirlnameddaisy]

Apologies if there are countless threads already on this subject, haven't had time to search. I'm taking DD to Eurodisney later this year with a friend but DP won't be with us. She has DP's surname, not mine. Is there likely to be an issue at passport control? Do I need her birth certificate with me?

Watching as I've always wondered this! I'm married but have never changed my name for professional reasons.

I've just done a quick online search and a Guardian article by a journo who was questioned at border control recommends carrying a copy of child's birth certificate.

Yes, take her birth certificate with you to be on the safe side. I always get questioned about DD ....

How old is she? I'm traveling with DC with different surnames, nobody cares so far. (TransAtlantic).

She'll be 5 when we travel (although looks about 8!)

I've done it quite a few times (including going to Paris) and we've never had problems but yes to taking birth certificate just in case.

Take her birth certificate, and a letter from DP saying he is aware of and has no objection to your travel plans, with a phone number for them to contact him to check - just in case. You may well not need them, but it's a hassle if you are asked and don't have them.

I have a different surname from my DCs and have been asked about my relationship with them very frequently when returning to the UK on Eurostar, or arriving in Heathrow, but have only had to produce birth certificates once or twice (I always carry them just in case).

Also, don't be surprised if the immigration control person speaks directly to your DD and asks her if she is travelling with mummy or something along those lines.

You know what the answer is don't you

I traveled with DS (who doesn't have my surname) without DP and no one ever questioned it, although I haven't in the last few years maybe they have got stricter.

sonly yes I guess I kind of did as soon as I posted! ;)