Travel to Canada question

[BabyTigger99]

My parents are taking my DS and my niece and nephew to Canada on vacation. I know the kids don't need passports, but they need a certified birth certificate and a letter from the parents stating they give permission for the child to travel to Canada. Does anyone know do both parents have to sign the letter? My issue is my DH is overseas with the military right now, so obviously he can't sign anything!

Your assistance is appreciated!

 

[JessicaR]

Traveling with Children
Due to international concern over child abduction, children traveling with one parent, grandparents or other guardians should carry proof of custody or letters from the non-accompanying parent/s authorizing travel. (This is in addition to proof of the child's citizenship.) Travelers without such documentation may experience delays when seeking admission to another country.

Any person under the age of 18 and traveling alone should carry a letter from his/her parent or guardian authorizing the trip. Travelers without such documentation may experience delays at the Port of Entry.

http://www.consular.canada.usembassy.gov/enter_canada.asp

We recently went through something similar. Both parents had to fill out a form of consent and we had it notarized. It wasn't Canada though but really why ask for headaches.

 

[eduk8r26]

If I am not mistaken, you will also need a passport especially if you are traveling by air. The rules changed as of June 1, 2009. And that definitely will need 2 parents' signatures. We just went through that last week going on a Mexican cruise.

 

[snykymom]

Actually, the kids do need passports or a "passport card" to travel to Canada now.
http://travel.state.gov/travel/cbpmc/cbpmc_2223.html

And they must have their own passports.

All children regardless of age, including newborns and infants, must have their own passport

Both parents must consent, but one parent appearing in person with the minor can present the other parent's notarized statement of consent.
http://www.travel.state.gov/passport/get/minors/minors_834.html

Perhaps your husband can sign the form and send it back to you?

 

[mickeyboat]

Actually, the kids do need passports or a "passport card" to travel to Canada now.
http://travel.state.gov/travel/cbpmc/cbpmc_2223.html

And they must have their own passports.


Both parents must consent, but one parent appearing in person with the minor can present the other parent's notarized statement of consent.
http://www.travel.state.gov/passport/get/minors/minors_834.html

Perhaps your husband can sign the form and send it back to you?

I agree, they will need passports or a special ID card.

Do you have a POA for your DH while he is overseas so that you could sign for him?

 

[JessicaR]

Actually, the kids do need passports or a "passport card" to travel to Canada now.
http://travel.state.gov/travel/cbpmc/cbpmc_2223.html

And they must have their own passports.


Both parents must consent, but one parent appearing in person with the minor can present the other parent's notarized statement of consent.
http://www.travel.state.gov/passport/get/minors/minors_834.html

Perhaps your husband can sign the form and send it back to you?

Please Note: Children under age 16 will be able to continue crossing land and sea borders using only a U.S. birth certificate (or other form of U.S. citizenship such as a naturalization certificate.). The original birth certificate or a copy may be used. See the Department of Homeland Security's Ready, Set.. Go! for more information on the changing travel requirements.

From the link you provided.

 

[phamton]

Actually, the kids do need passports or a "passport card" to travel to Canada now.
http://travel.state.gov/travel/cbpmc/cbpmc_2223.html

And they must have their own passports.

That just tells what requirements you need for a child to get a passport. They only need one if they are flying.

If you are traveling by land or sea into Canada, children under 16 do not need a passport or a passcard.
http://www.travel.state.gov/travel/cbpmc/cbpmc_2223.html

Effective June 1, 2009, all U.S. citizens are now required to present a passport book, passport card, or WHTI-compliant document when entering the United States.
Please Note: Children under age 16 will be able to continue crossing land and sea borders using only a U.S. birth certificate (or other form of U.S. citizenship such as a naturalization certificate.). The original birth certificate or a copy may be used.