Travelling with children at Easter - the essential travel documents.

If you are a separated or divorced parent and plan to travel abroad at Easter, here are the essential travel documents you will need.

If you have a Court order that says a child lives with you, you should carry a copy of the sealed Residence or Child Arrangements Order.

If you do not have a Court Order that says the child lives with you, you must have a letter of parental consent from every person that also has Parental Responsibility. The letter is proof that both parents agree to the childs travel.

You must also be able to provide proof of your relationship to the child by way of a birth or adoption certificate, and the childs passport.

If the child has a different surname from the adult that they are travelling with, production of the child’s original birth certificate will list the names of both parents. The birth certificate will also prove that a person has parental responsibility.

You should also have copies of travel documents such as travel reservations and proof of accommodation.