Documentation for one parent traveling with infant, Australia to Japan
My wife may soon have to travel from Australia to Japan solo with our child, probably on Qantas or JAL. She has a Japanese passport in her own last name, our son has an Australian one with mine. We're resident in Australia and happily married, no custody disputes or other unpleasantness.
I know that some countries/airlines require notarized letters of consent from the other parent for international travel, but I'm having a hard time finding out if Australia takes this approach as well, and if so, whether actual notarization is required. Any pointers?
I'm fairly sure Japan doesn't care, but on the flip side, Japanese parents are rather notorious for abducting children from overseas, since the country was until this year not a Hague signatory.
And yes, I've seen this question, but fortunately the US is not involved in her itinerary...
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Can a child travel internationally with one parent?
If a child is crossing borders alone or with an adult who isn't their legal guardian, they need a consent letter signed by both parents. If they are traveling with one parent, the other parent needs to sign the consent form as well.How do I travel to Japan with a baby?
It's time to get real here.Do both parents need to be present for international travel?
Parental consent forms aren't required for all international destinations or for travel within the U.S., but the U.S. Department of State recommends that a child carries one if he is not traveling with his parents or if he is traveling with only one parent. There is no official consent form, so you must type your own.Can a child travel with just one parent?
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