Travel Consent letter for child traveling with parent to Netherlands

I am planning to visit Netherlands with my family (wife and a child who is less than 2 years old). One of the requirement for the visa is "original travel consent letter signed by both parents/legal guardians".

Can someone guide me that what should the letter contain? Is there a form I need to fill in?

Just to add, I am travelling from UK to Netherlands.

Best Answer

While there is no such mention in the Netherlands VFS there is a specificity added in the Consulate of Austria page:

5.1. Minors (children below 18 years):

Birth certificate

Minors travelling alone or with only one parent:

Original passports of both parents (unless one parent has the sole custody or residence order for the child);

Proof of consent of parental authority or legal guardian

and also from the Netherlands Consular Services Page. You can certainly confirm directly with the consulate but I still think you won't need it if both of you are traveling with the child.

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How do you write a letter of consent for a child to travel with one parent?

How do I write a consent letter for my child to travel?

List your child's name, birth date/place, and passport details.

Include allergies and any special needs.

Provide the parent's/guardian's name, custody information, and passport details.

Add contact information for the non-traveling parents/guardians.

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.

Do I need a letter of consent to take my child abroad?

A Child Travel Consent form (sometimes called a letter of permission to travel) provides proof that a child has permission to travel without both (or either) legal guardians present. 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.

Can my child travel with my parents?

Child Travel ConsentIf a child is traveling with an adult who is not their legal guardian, both the parents need to sign the consent letter. On the other hand, if they are traveling with only one parent, then the other parent needs to sign the consent form.

Consent Letter For Child Travelling Abroad With One Parent - Consent Letter Format

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