Child Travel Consent for Australia (Home Affairs / Airline)
Since Thailand acceded to the 1961 Hague Apostille Convention on 25 December 2025, the outbound chain has shortened — but Notary Public remains the entry stamp for almost every document category. NYC drafts DFAT-ready consent letters for minors travelling to Australia with one parent or guardian. Book a Notary slot today — same-day pickup if you arrive before 15:00.
The NYC workflow for Australia
NYC drafts DFAT-ready consent letters for minors travelling to Australia with one parent or guardian.
Documents in this class are filed with Australian Border Force, DFAT, Qantas, Jetstar, each with specific formatting NYC knows from continuous casework — Notarial Services Attorneys, sworn translators and MFA / embassy messengers all work the file inside one folder.
Frequently asked questions about — Legalisation chain
- 1Notary Public
- 2MFA Apostille (Australia is Hague member)
- 3Presented at Australian Border Force on arrival
Australia is a Hague Apostille member. Since Thailand joined the Convention on 25 Dec 2025, Consular Legalisation is no longer needed for most documents.
Why Notary Public matters for — Frequently notarised documents
- Notarised parental consent letter
- Certified passport copies of parents + child
- MFA-legalised birth certificate
- Proof of onward travel
Pre-notarisation checklist for — Local tips (Australia)
- •Australian Border Force at Sydney and Melbourne stops minors travelling with non-parents in ~1 in 5 cases — carry original notarised docs.
- •For school exchange programs, DFAT recommends adding the sponsor school's letter alongside the notarised consent.
- •Qantas requires the consent letter for children under 12 travelling with only one parent — enforcement is strict.
FAQ — Australia
Does Australia accept Thai Apostille?
Yes — since Dec 2025, Apostille alone is accepted by Border Force and DFAT.
Do we need the Australian Embassy stamp?
No — Apostille has fully replaced the old embassy legalisation as of 25 Dec 2025.