canalbound Posted November 30, 2014 #1 Share Posted November 30, 2014 We will be sailing with our DS and DIL, as well as our grandchildren on a round-trip to the Mexican Riviera. The kids have passports and the grandchildren have passport cards. My question is: do the grandchildren need any other documentation other than the passport cards? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted November 30, 2014 #2 Share Posted November 30, 2014 How old are they? Makes a difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6rugrats Posted November 30, 2014 #3 Share Posted November 30, 2014 How old are they? Makes a difference. Don't believe it does. The passport card has their picture on it. It's all they should need for this trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donaldsc Posted November 30, 2014 #4 Share Posted November 30, 2014 (edited) deleted Edited November 30, 2014 by donaldsc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sparks1093 Posted November 30, 2014 #5 Share Posted November 30, 2014 We will be sailing with our DS and DIL, as well as our grandchildren on a round-trip to the Mexican Riviera. The kids have passports and the grandchildren have passport cards. My question is: do the grandchildren need any other documentation other than the passport cards? The passport cards are all they need unless they have to fly back or unless your cruise line requires everyone to have a passport. The passport card is a document that proves citizenship and identity. You may need a notarized letter from mom and dad, I am not very clear on those requirements. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rvsullivan Posted November 30, 2014 #6 Share Posted November 30, 2014 Notarized letter is not required since mom and dad of the grandkids are traveling also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sparks1093 Posted November 30, 2014 #7 Share Posted November 30, 2014 Notarized letter is not required since mom and dad of the grandkids are traveling also. Ooops, missed that.:o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canalbound Posted November 30, 2014 Author #8 Share Posted November 30, 2014 Thank you! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Hlitner Posted November 30, 2014 #9 Share Posted November 30, 2014 (edited) If you are taking minor children out of the country, you should always carry a notarized letter (in the appropriate form) granting permission for the trip and designating you as their temporary guardians. The letter needs to be signed by both parents (even if divorced or separated). Most of the cruise lines have their own format for these permission letters although there are lots of acceptable formats that you can find on the internet. This is not just a cruise line issue, but is sometimes enforced by various government officials and even the airlines. The odds are that nobody will ever ask to see this permission form....but without the form you risk being denied boarding. Besides guardianship the form should also give you medical power of attorney. Hank Edited November 30, 2014 by Hlitner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted November 30, 2014 #10 Share Posted November 30, 2014 (edited) If you are taking minor children out of the country, you should always carry a notarized letter (in the appropriate form) granting permission for the trip and designating you as their temporary guardians. Hank If the children's parent are travelling with them no letter required Edited November 30, 2014 by LHT28 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Hlitner Posted December 1, 2014 #11 Share Posted December 1, 2014 If the children's parent are travelling with them no letter required Correct...if traveling with both parents. With only one parent you would technically need a notarized permission letter from the other parent. It is unlikely anyone would ever ask for that document, but one should not take the risk. Hank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted December 1, 2014 #12 Share Posted December 1, 2014 (edited) Correct...if traveling with both parents. With only one parent you would technically need a notarized permission letter from the other parent. It is unlikely anyone would ever ask for that document, but one should not take the risk. Hank If you read the post the OP stated both parents were travelling with the children Yes in other cases where only one parent or non parents is taking the child & letter is required as already posted above Edited December 1, 2014 by LHT28 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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