To avoid problems, it is essential to know the rules for traveling with children, We will present below what these rules are.
There are countries that have very specific rules, we have to be careful to avoid any disruption at airports.
What precautions should be taken when traveling with children?
Even if it is for train travel within Brazil, it is necessary to have authorization to board with minors under 18 years of age, see some rules for your next trip:
1st For domestic flights
If you intend to travel with minors between 0 and 15 years old, you must be accompanied by your parents or guardians. To avoid conflicts, it is important to present:
- Birth certificate, original or certified copy;
- Identification document, such as ID card or passport, valid throughout Brazil. In the case of children between 12 and 15 years old, only this type of document is accepted.
If the child is accompanied by someone over the age of 18, who is not the guardian, it will be necessary to present a Judicial or Extrajudicial Travel Authorization.
You can issue the authorization on the e-Notariado platform, in the “EAV – Electronic Travel Authorization” section.
2. Rules for international flights
To travel with minors aged 0 to 17, you must present other documents.
When one parent is present, present express authorization from the other parent.
When neither parent is present, it will be necessary to present a document with a recognized signature.
These procedures will be waived if the minor presents a valid passport.
If the teenager or child lives abroad, there is no need for authorization.
Therefore, just present proof of your place of residence, the Certificate of Residence valid for 2 years.
To issue the document, just contact the Brazilian Consular Office.
3rd Main documents – UN National Council of Justice
To travel with children, it is necessary to respect Resolution 295, of 2019 and Resolution 131, of 2011, to board with children under 12 years of age, it is important to present a birth certificate and identity card with a current photo.
However, if they are young and over 16 years old, they can travel with their parents or relatives up to the 3rd degree.
For travel in the absence of parents, it is essential to present a document proving the degree of kinship.
To issue this document, it is essential to complete the travel authorization form for minors under 16 years of age.
4. Mercosur shipping rules
To board with minors in the Mercosur countries, Argentina, Chile, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Uruguay and Peru, just present your passport.
In addition, it is also extremely necessary to have a current ID with a photo, travel authorization and judicial authorization.
Conclusion
Therefore, to travel safely with children, in addition to documents, it is important to take some precautions.
For example, having your vaccination card up to date, medicines and food in your hand luggage, taking out travel insurance.
Furthermore, it is also important to have telephone numbers for information.

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