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PersonMSV4
30/11/2023 at 9:35pm
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Hi there,

Can anyone help or advise me if there is anything we need to know as to whether our grandchildren can travel to France with us and without their parents? We will meet the parents at the final destination.

Just wondering if we need any kind of documentation etc. They have their own passports.

Thank you in advance.


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I think you need proof that you have permission to take the children abroad, but would recommend checking the gov.uk website.


Personblueexpo97
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gov.uk.

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A letter from the parents outlining all plans, names, places your staying when they are meeting you and more importantly they give permission. We took our granddaughter two years ago when she was 9. Son flew out with younger one 5 days later. Nobody asked for any documentation.

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This might be useful:

https://www.postoffice.co.uk/travel-insurance/children-travelling-grandparents


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I read about a mum travelling with her own children, dad not with them, children had their own passports but mum had not changed her name on marriage. So the children�s (father�s) names on the passport did not match hers & she was accused of trafficking or kidnapping or whatever similar.
You need what is called a letter of permission with specific information in it:
https://www.verywellfamily.com/documents-needed-for-traveling-with-grandchildren-1696241
I think the post office website has something similar.

Apologies for strange symbols, this happens when I edit a post on the iPhone.

Post last edited on 01/12/2023 10:17:00

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PersonMSV4
01/12/2023 at 10:26am
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This is brilliant thank you all.


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Quote: Originally posted by madasaman on 01/12/2023
A letter from the parents outlining all plans, names, places your staying when they are meeting you and more importantly they give permission. We took our granddaughter two years ago when she was 9. Son flew out with younger one 5 days later. Nobody asked for any documentation.



Seems to be quite a bit less info required according to the .gov website.

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Personmadasaman
05/12/2023 at 9:50am
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Quote: Originally posted by blueexpo97 on 01/12/2023
Quote: Originally posted by madasaman on 01/12/2023
A letter from the parents outlining all plans, names, places your staying when they are meeting you and more importantly they give permission. We took our granddaughter two years ago when she was 9. Son flew out with younger one 5 days later. Nobody asked for any documentation.



Seems to be quite a bit less info required according to the .gov website.

Just putting what we did.
Gov site says
The letter should include the other person’s contact details and details about the trip.
So same as I said but less detailed


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