Document of authorization for a minor to leave the country
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What is a document of authorization for a minor to leave the country?
All children and adolescents, be they Colombian and/or foreign citizens, who reside in Colombia must present permission in order to leave the country from the parents or the parent who does not travel with the minor. Written evidence may be made in a private document and authorized by a notary or in a public deed. If it is private it only works for one trip, and by public deed, for all events.
Requirements
- National ID Card
- Kinship or relationship with the minor
- Destination
- Exit date
- Purpose of trip
- Return date
- Information about the person accompanying the minor: Complete name, contact number and relationship.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the permission to leave the country via private document entail?
According to the Childhood and Adolescence Code, this document must have the exit date, the trip’s purpose, the minor’s final destination, return date and information about the person traveling with him/her (Full name, ID number and relationship with the minor).
Besides the permission to leave the country, must any other documents be presented?
Yes, besides the permission, a recently authenticated birth certificate and the minor’s passport (Only for those under 7), those are over 7 must present an identity card and a passport.
How does one process if one of the parents is overseas?
In this case, the permission for exiting must be authenticated in a Colombia consulate. If not, it must be signed before a notary public, certified and always be the original document.
What happens if one of the parents passed away?
It will be necessary to present a death certificate for the deceased parent at the airport.
Where must one process the document?
In the website for Colombia Migration (click here) in order to find the authorization format. Do not forget that it must be authenticated before a notary public.
Which information is turned over in order to solicit the document?
According to the Childhood and Adolescence Code, this document must have the exit date, the trip’s purpose, the minor’s final destination, return date and information about the person traveling with him/her (Full name, ID number and relationship with the minor).