Does a single parent need permission to take a child on holiday?

If both parents share parental responsibility and there are no court orders in place, then the single parent must seek permission from the other parent.

If the single parent has a Child Arrangements Order stating that the child lives with them, that parent can take the child abroad for up to one month without the other parent’s consent.

If the other parent cannot be contacted or refuses to agree to the child being taken abroad, it may be necessary to obtain a court order granting permission for the holiday.