Welcome to Mumsnet's holiday forum. Discuss all international travel here, including both shorthaul and longhaul trips. Related topics: UK holidays & day trips, skiing, camping & campervans.
Welcome to Mumsnet's holiday forum. Discuss all international travel here, including both shorthaul and longhaul trips. Related topics: UK holidays & day trips, skiing, camping & campervans.
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Advice from other parent for travel
Mam576 · 23/03/2022 18:24
Me and DD are travelling abroad next week, I am single parent but DD has her dads surname. Do I need a letter from him stating she is allowed to leave?
PAFMO · 23/03/2022 18:47
Yes.
The surname is irrelevant really.
www.gov.uk/permission-take-child-abroad
You'll now get a load of posters telling you they've never been asked for the consent letter. I travel often with DD and used to work for the immigration service. I'm asked for a consent letter about 50% of the time. You can download a template.
DamnUserName21 · 23/03/2022 18:51
Depends where you are going. I always get asked going to Canada. Have never been asked to mainland Europe but this was pre-Brexit.
Take birth certificate and get a letter if possible.
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