Problems crossing border with children only and no spouse?

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and remember

They are doing this to protect the child(ren) so we should all be happy about that

I totally agree with you!

 

[Catrinabeach]

I've been across 2 times in the last 2 wks once flying and once driving and neither time was I asked for the letter. I do bring one that is just one we made with his signature, a witness and phone numbers.

This is the one we use.

To Whom It May Concern
I , (name), the Father of
Child’s full name:
Date of birth (DD/MM/YY):
Place of birth:
Canadian passport number:
Date of issuance of Canadian passport (DD/MM/YY):
Place of issuance of Canadian passport:
(Child's name) has my consent to travel with her mother
Full name of accompanying person:
Canadian or foreign passport number:
Date of issuance of passport (DD/MM/YY):
Place of issuance of passport:
to visit (location) during the period of (date)to (date). During that period, (child's name) will be residing with (parents name) at the following address:
(address)
Any questions regarding this consent letter can be directed to the undersigned at:
(Address and phone number )
Signature :______________________________________ Date:

(parents name)

Signed before me, (Name) , (Address).
Signature: ________________ (Name)

 

[dollysmom]

I took my daughter to Disney when she was 3 and I needed the notarized letter. They never asked for it when I left Canada (which I thought was strange considering I was leaving the country), but I needed it when I returned home. They asked for it when I arrived back in Halifax. I thought there would be more problems leaving the country than returning. But I would take it just to be safe. You wouldn't want to be away and be held up for something you should of had. Have a great trip.