What you need when travelling outside the country with a child
Minors travelling in and out of South Africa will require both parents' signatures or consent before they can be allowed, the department said.
Both parents’ signatures or consent will now be required for minors travelling in and out of South Africa, the Department of Home Affairs said.
This as the department recently updated the requirements for children travelling outside the country.
For single parents, travelling internationally with children could become more stressful because of the number of documents required, which includes consent from a former spouse or partner.
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A child accompanied by one parent must have the following documents:
– A valid passport for the child
– Copy of a child’s birth certificate/equivalent document
– Parental consent letter
– Copy of the passport/identity document of the absent parent
– Contact details of the absent parent
– Copy of a court order granting full parental responsibilities and rights or legal guardianship in respect of the child
– Copy of a death certificate if the parents are deceased
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Home Affairs said is if there’s no information about the absentee parent on the birth certificate, then there is no need for consent letter; however, their contact details might be required.
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