Document background
The Letter Of Consent To Travel With One Parent is a critical document required under German law when a minor child travels with only one parent. This requirement stems from increasing global concerns about child abduction and the need to protect children's interests in international travel situations. The document must comply with German Civil Code (BGB) provisions regarding parental authority (elterliche Sorge) and the Hague Convention on International Child Abduction. It includes detailed information about all parties involved, specific travel arrangements, and explicit parental consent. This formal authorization is typically required by airlines, border control authorities, and immigration officials, and often needs to be notarized to be considered valid. The document serves as a protective measure while facilitating legitimate travel arrangements for families where both parents cannot travel together.
