Child under 18 travel consent form

Helping families navigate travel for under-18s

If you have a minor travelling abroad with only one parent/guardian, they may need a formal consent form as well as their passport. To help you avoid delays at border security, we have one you can download for free.

Why do you need a travel consent form?

They are a safety net that provides proof to airlines, transport providers and border officials that a child under 18 has full permission to travel.

A legal parent or guardian should sign this form where needed to consent to the trip.

Get this document if you have an under-18-year-old travelling:

• Solo
• With only one parent/legal guardian
• With other relatives or friends
• In organised groups such as school trips or sports tours

Free download

*To access the form, click the download or document button above.

Have these ready:

• Child's details – name, date of birth, passport details
• Travel information – destination, duration, travel dates, flight details
• Accompanying adult – name, relationship, contact details
• Consenting parent/guardian information – names, contact details
• Signatures – parents/guardians must sign the form when necessary

To get a hard copy:

• Print out the form (there's a print icon on the top right of the page)
• Fill out every field correctly using a blue or black pen
• Seek extra guidance via our live chat service if you need it
• Check that all the information is accurate
• Add the relevant signatures
• Make sure your child takes it with them on their journey

To get a digital copy:

• Type onto the form directly and fill out all of the fields
• Seek extra guidance via our live chat service if you need it
• Check that all the information is accurate
• Download the file to your device
• Send your child the edited file so they have a digital copy

Have you got travel insurance for your under-18s?

As a parent or guardian, you can purchase travel insurance for your under-18s to help protect them from things that may go wrong during their time away from home. We offer Bronze, Silver or Gold options, and you could consider a single or an annual multi trip if you’re planning more than one trip within twelve months.

Child permission and insurance information at a glance

• If a minor is travelling without their legal guardians, they may need parental permission in the form of a signed consent letter.
• This could even apply to 17-year-olds who are travelling abroad.
• We offer a free travel consent form template, which you can download to avoid stressful delays at customs
• Under-18s travel insurance may help protect younger travellers from unexpected events while they’re away.
• When buying a policy for someone under 18, a parent or guardian will need to make the booking, and they must be in the care of a responsible adult during the trip.

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