Child Travel Consent for the US (Single-Parent / Guardian)
Fast, correct notarisation collapses visa timelines, foreign company registrations and land transactions by weeks — NYC same-day service if you arrive before 15:00. NYC drafts USCBP-ready travel consent letters for minors travelling to the US with one parent, guardian or relative. Request a bundled quote: Notary + MFA + destination embassy, one invoice.
Why Notary Public matters for United States
NYC drafts USCBP-ready travel consent letters for minors travelling to the US with one parent, guardian or relative.
Documents in this class are filed with US Customs and Border Protection (CBP), airlines (United, Delta, ANA), US school programs, 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.
Common pitfalls when notarising for — Legalisation chain
- 1Notary Public
- 2MFA Apostille (Thai joined Hague 25 Dec 2025)
- 3Presented at CBP on arrival
United States is a Hague Apostille member. Since Thailand joined the Convention on 25 Dec 2025, Consular Legalisation is no longer needed for most documents.
Fees and turnaround for — Frequently notarised documents
- Notarised parental consent letter
- Certified passport copies of both parents + child
- Copy of birth certificate (MFA-legalised)
- Return flight itinerary
The NYC workflow for — Local tips (United States)
- •CBP officers frequently ask for the consent letter at LAX, JFK, ORD — always keep the original notarised copy in carry-on.
- •Airlines like United and Delta may deny boarding without the notarised consent — email a scan to the airline 48h before departure.
- •For unaccompanied minors (5–17), airlines require an additional UM form beyond the notarised consent.
FAQ — United States
Do we need US Embassy Bangkok legalisation?
No — since Dec 2025, MFA Apostille replaces the US Embassy stamp entirely.
How long is the consent valid?
Typically the duration of the trip stated on the letter — NYC drafts open-ended validity for exchange-year programs.