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If you are a parent wishing for a member of your family or another adult to travel abroad with your child (under 18) then it is advisable to prepare a Letter of Consent giving authority for that person to do so.
The UK Border Agency has a duty under Section 55 of the Borders, Citizenship and Immigration Act 2009 to safeguard and promote the welfare of children. For that reason if an adult is travelling with a child and that adult is not the child’s parent the UK Border Agency may ask some questions in order to establish the adult’s relationship with the child. The UK Border Agency work to protect vulnerable children and those who may be trafficked.
If you are travelling with a child (under 18) and you are not the child’s parent, ther UK Border Agency advises that:
“It will help if you carry evidence of your relationship with the child and/or the reason why you are travelling with the child. This evidence could include copies of:
Failiure to carry the appropriate evidence may result in your journey with the child being delayed whist the UK Border Agency makes enquiries.
It is advisable and sometimes a requirement that the Letter of Consent is “notarised”. That means it is signed in the presence of a Notary Public who verifies the identity and signature of the parent.
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