Consent Letter for a Minor Travelling Abroad (Word)
A free, editable parental consent letter for a child travelling internationally, in line with South African Department of Home Affairs requirements.
How to edit this template
- 1Replace everything in orange square brackets with your own details, then delete the brackets.
- 2Every parent/guardian who is NOT travelling with the child must sign this letter, and their signature should ideally be witnessed or notarised.
- 3Also carry the child's unabridged birth certificate, certified copies of both parents' ID/passports, and the travelling adult's ID/passport.
- 4If only one parent has full parental responsibility, use the Single Parent Travel Consent template instead.
- 5Requirements can change — always check the latest rules on dha.gov.za or with the airline before travelling.
- 6A filled-in example is included on the last page — use it as a guide for tone and length, not for copying word-for-word.
Before you submit it
- Confirm the recipient's latest format, document and submission requirements on its official website.
- Replace every example name, date, address and reference number with your own accurate information.
- Remove personal information that the recipient has not asked for, especially when sending the document by email.
- Check whether the final document must be signed, witnessed, commissioned or certified before submission.
Filled-in example
AFFIDAVIT / LETTER OF CONSENT FOR A MINOR TRAVELLING ABROAD I/We, [Full Name(s) of Parent(s)/Legal Guardian(s)], ID Number(s) [ID Number(s)], being the parent(s)/legal guardian(s) of the minor child [Child's Full Name], born on [Child's Date of Birth] (ID/Passport Number [Child's ID or Passport Number]), hereby give consent for the said minor to travel to [Destination Country/Countries] from [Departure Date] to [Return Date]. The minor will be travelling [with both parents / with one parent / unaccompanied / with a third party], specifically accompanied by [Name of accompanying adult, ID/passport number, and relationship to child]. The purpose of travel is [purpose, e.g. family holiday, school trip], and the minor will be staying at [address or contact details of accommodation abroad]. I/We can be contacted during the period of travel on [Contact Phone Number] or [Contact Email Address]. Signed at [Place] on this [Date] _______________________________ [Parent/Guardian 1 Full Name and Signature] ID Number: [ID Number] _______________________________ [Parent/Guardian 2 Full Name and Signature (if applicable)] ID Number: [ID Number] Witnessed / Commissioned by: _______________________________ [Commissioner of Oaths Name, Designation and Stamp] Filled-In Example AFFIDAVIT / LETTER OF CONSENT FOR A MINOR TRAVELLING ABROAD I/We, Thabo Nkosi and Lindiwe Nkosi, ID Numbers 8203155678083 and 8506120987085, being the parents of the minor child Amahle Nkosi, born on 12 April 2015 (Passport Number A01234567), hereby give consent for the said minor to travel to United Kingdom from 10 December 2026 to 24 December 2026. The minor will be travelling with one parent, specifically accompanied by Lindiwe Nkosi, ID 8506120987085, mother of the child. The purpose of travel is a family holiday, and the minor will be staying at 14 Baker Street, London, with family friends (contact: +44 7700 900123). I/We can be contacted during the period of travel on 083 555 1234 or thabo.nkosi@gmail.com. Signed at Johannesburg on this 3rd day of November 2026. _______________________________ Thabo Nkosi (Father) ID Number: 8203155678083 _______________________________ Lindiwe Nkosi (Mother) ID Number: 8506120987085
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