Canadian minors travelling to Poland with grandmother. What additional documentation is required?
My two minor children (both 8 y.o.) are traveling from Toronto to Warsaw for three weeks this summer. My wife and I are married and living together with the children.
Besides passports, what additional documentation or letters are needed to make the trip hassle free?
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Movement of minors can be a sensitive issue and it's better to over-prepare and over-think where ever possible.
The over-arching priority in bringing minors into the EU is the rights of the child. You should familiarize yourself with its provisions. Member states have adopted local statues along these guidelines.
The grandmother should bring something to show that they are biologically related and both parents consent to the children's travel. Regulations also require that the children be cared for adequately and the grandmother should bring evidence of this.
If possible, bring something that shows the children will not miss school or otherwise become truant. You can also advise the American Citizen Services Host Warden in Poland about the details of the trip.
Related background info: protection of minors.
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What does a grandparent need to fly with grandchildren?
Children under 18 aren't required to have identification for domestic trips. But to travel overseas, you'll need passports for your grandchildren, no matter how old they are. It's also wise to carry with you a notarized letter that grants you permission to travel with your grandchildren, signed by both parents.What do I need to travel with my granddaughter?
Especially for international travel, carry copies of the child's birth certificate, photos, and parents' consent letter indicating their permission to travel with the children. Have health insurance information, policy details, and parents' permission for medical treatment in the event of an emergency.What documents do I need to travel with a minor internationally?
In addition to a passport and travel consent letter, parents should also carry proof of their relationship to their child. This could include a birth certificate, a court order, or an adoption decree. Providing proof of the relationship between the child and parents verifies a Child Travel Consent.Do I need a notarized letter to travel with child?
If both parents are travelling with their child they will not need a notarised letter of consent. However if only one parent, or somebody other than a child's parent, is taking the child on holiday a notarised letter of consent to travel should always be strongly considered.Coming to Poland with a child on STUDY VISA - What you need to know | Living in Poland | Gdansk
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