Parents who are divorced or separated in BC and who have child custody or child access need a signed travel consent form signed by the other parent or a BC court order saying they have sole custody or the right to leave the country to avoid problems when leaving with their children or returning with a child to British Columbia. Make sure you get the BC Travel Custody or Access consent form signed well in advance of the trip to avoid last minute stress for you and the children.
Please feel free to use the attached travel consent form precedent in word format taken from the Canadian Government website.
The following sample letter can be amended to meet your specific situation and requirements.
To Whom It May Concern
I (We), ________________ (full name(s) of custodial and/or non-custodial parent(s)/legal guardian(s)), am (are) the____________________ (lawful custodial parent and/or non-custodial parent(s) or legal guardian(s)) of
Child’s full name: _____________________________________
Date of birth (DD/MM/YY): _____________________________
Place of birth: ________________________________________
Canadian passport number:_____________________________
Date of issuance of Canadian passport (DD/MM/YY): ________
Place of issuance of Canadian passport: __________________
________________ (child’s full name), has my (our) consent to travel with
Full name of accompanying person: _______________________
Canadian or foreign passport number: _____________________
Date of issuance of passport (DD/MM/YY):_________________
Place of issuance of passport: ___________________________
to visit ______________ (name of foreign country) during the period of __________________ (dates of travel: departure and return). During that period, ________________ (child’s full name) will be residing with ________________ (name of person where child will be residing in foreign country) at the following address:
Number/street address and apartment number: ______________
City, province/state, country: _____________________________
Telephone and fax numbers (work and residence): _______________________
Any questions regarding this consent letter can be directed to the undersigned at:
Number/street address and apartment number: ______________
City, province/state, country: _____________________________
Telephone and fax numbers (work and residence): _______________________
Signature(s):______________________________________ Date:_________________
(Full name(s) and signature(s) of custodial parent, and/or non-custodial parent(s) or legal guardian(s))
Signed before me, ________________ (name of witness), this _________________ (date) at ________ ______ (name of location).
Signature: ________________ (name of witness)
