July is school vacation month. If you're planning a trip with your children, you need to do your homework before boarding a flight.
First of all, it is important to have an original identity document.
The Statute of the Child and Adolescent (ECA) establishes that unaccompanied minors under the age of 12 need authorization from their parents or legal guardian to travel, whether by car, plane or bus. Authorization must be obtained from the Children's Court closest to the family's residence. ID, CPF, proof of residence and the minor's document are required.
In the case of air travel, in addition to judicial authorization, an Unaccompanied Minor Travel Authorization is required. The standard form can be obtained from travel agencies and airline stores or websites.
For international travel, authorization is required up to the age of 18. All you need to do is fill in the standard International Travel Authorization form, available on the CNJ (National Council of Justice) website or in the Travel Abroad section of the Federal Police website. The document will have an expiration date determined by the parents. The form must be taken to a notary's office for the signature of both parents or guardians, in two original copies.
These are laws that allow your child to travel alone safely.
