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A Consent Letter From Parent For International Passport is a crucial document required when applying for a minor's passport in Hong Kong. This document is necessary under the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Passports Ordinance and related regulations, which require explicit parental authorization for issuing passports to minors. The letter serves as official documentation of parental consent and helps prevent unauthorized passport issuance and potential child abduction cases. It must include comprehensive details about the consenting parent(s), the child, and the specific authorization being granted. The document may need to be authenticated by appropriate authorities and is typically required to be recent (usually within 3-6 months of the passport application). It's particularly important in cases involving single parents, divorced parents, or situations where one parent is absent or unavailable.
