Documentation for Grandchildren

[canalbound]

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?

[sail7seas]

How old are they? Makes a difference.

[6rugrats]

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.

[donaldsc]

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Edited November 30, 2014 by donaldsc

[sparks1093]

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.

[rvsullivan]

Notarized letter is not required since mom and dad of the grandkids are traveling also.

[sparks1093]

Notarized letter is not required since mom and dad of the grandkids are traveling also.

 

Ooops, missed that.:o

[canalbound]

Thank you! :)

[Hlitner]

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

[LHT28]

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

[Hlitner]

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

[LHT28]

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