Power of attorney
A travel authorization authorizes a minor to travel abroad , alone or in the company of another adult who does not have custody . The power of attorney is issued by the legal guardian or the legal guardian of the minor. The regulations for travel agents vary from country to country and are usually listed on the websites of the respective embassies. In some countries, an informal written document is sufficient. Other countries, such as Brazil, have their own forms available to fill out, which must also be officially certified.
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The following information should be given in a travel authorization:
- Name of the traveler
- Date and place of birth of the traveler
- Authority that issued the identity card or passport.
- Number of the valid identity card or passport, if applicable (when traveling outside the EU)
- Travel period or the period for which the travel authorization is valid
- holiday destination
- Possibly. personal data of an accompanying adult who is responsible for supervising the minor
- Names of any legal guardian or legal guardian
- Numbers of the identity cards or passports of all legal guardians or legal guardians
- Signatures of all legal guardians or legal guardians
- place and date
Authentication
In order to prove the credibility of the authorization to travel, a copy of the identity cards or passports of the signing legal guardian or legal guardian should be carried with you. In Germany, however, restrictions in the new ID card law must be taken into account.
In some countries, such as Brazil, the travel authorization must be certified by a consulate or embassy in the country of travel.
Web links
- Declaration of consent for minors - recommendations of the Federal Foreign Office
- Brazilian Embassy, travel authorization for Brazilian minors