Power of Attorney for Traveling with a Child Abroad
This is a sample power of attorney that you can use to grant someone permission to travel with your child abroad. Please note that this is just a sample and you should consult with an attorney to ensure that it meets the specific requirements of your situation and the country you are traveling to.
[Your Name] [Your Address] [Your Phone Number] [Your Email Address]
[Date]
To: [Name of the Person Receiving the Power of Attorney] [Their Address]
Know All Men by These Presents:
That I, [Your Name], residing at [Your Address], do hereby appoint and constitute [Name of the Person Receiving the Power of Attorney], residing at [Their Address], as my true and lawful attorney, for me and in my name, place and stead, to do all acts and things necessary or convenient to be done in connection with the travel of my child, [Child's Name], to [Country Name].
Specifically, my attorney is authorized to:
- Obtain a passport for [Child's Name]
- Apply for and obtain any necessary visas or travel documents
- Accompany [Child's Name] on the trip
- Make all necessary travel arrangements, including booking flights, hotels, and transportation
- Act as [Child's Name]'s legal guardian during the trip
- Make decisions regarding [Child's Name]'s health, safety, and welfare during the trip
- Represent [Child's Name] in any matters relating to the trip
This power of attorney is granted with the following limitations:
- My attorney is not authorized to make any decisions that would permanently affect [Child's Name]'s legal status or residency.
- My attorney is not authorized to enter into any contracts or agreements on my behalf.
- This power of attorney is valid for a period of [Duration of the Power of Attorney], commencing on [Start Date] and ending on [End Date].
In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal this [Date].
[Your Signature]
[Your Printed Name]
[Your Seal, if applicable]
Witness:
[Witness's Name] [Witness's Signature] [Witness's Printed Name]
Note:
- You may need to modify this power of attorney to meet the specific requirements of the country you are traveling to. Some countries require the power of attorney to be notarized or apostilled.
- You should also check with the airline and any other travel providers to ensure that they accept this type of power of attorney.
- It is always best to consult with an attorney before traveling with a child, especially if you are traveling internationally. An attorney can help you ensure that all of your legal documents are in order and that you are following all applicable laws.
