Documents needed for traveling with children or grandchildren

Documents needed for traveling with children or grandchildren

Sara Raney, Senior Travel Advisor - Alaska and Antarctica Specialist

If you are taking a minor child on board a cruise ship:

Whether you are a parent traveling alone with your child, or a grandparent, make sure that you have:

  • A notarized letter from the  parents (or other parent) giving permission for medical care and permission to take the child out of the country.
  • Make sure you have proper travel insurance .
  • Don’t assume; find out whether they need passports, visas, and other documentation.

For more information you can go to Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative

If you are traveling out of the country with a child:

  • The child (even an infant) will need a passport.
  • It is also a good idea to get a Limited Power of Attorney if you are traveling with your grandchildren, or if you are a single parent traveling alone with a child.

Rules and regulations change on a regular basis. Always check with the proper authorities before you leave the country.

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Sara Raney, Senior Travel Advisor - Alaska and Antarctica Specialist

 

SARA RANEY, Senior Travel AdvisorAs a professional Travel Consultant/Advisor who specializes in working with seniors, Sara Raney keeps you up-to-date on important travel information. Having traveled to over 100 countries herself, Sara has the knowledge and experience to make age-appropriate travel plans and special arrangements for her clients (things you wouldn’t even think of) so that you can relax and enjoy a wonderful, memorable, hassle-free vacation!

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