Permission to travel out of child
Some of our clients has asked for getting a Permission to travel out of child.
As you may know, children under 18 cannot travel abroad without parental consent
This usually requires a formal declaration of consent for the child to leave the country.
But what happens if parents disagree on allowing their child to travel internationally ?
How is a travel restriction for a child imposed on one parent’s request?
Legal requirements for Minors Traveling Abroad
For a minor to travel outside the country, they need a passport and, if traveling alone, must also have written consent from both parents.
If only one parent consents to the child’s travel, a declaration of consent from the other parent must be submitted at the border.
When a minor is accompanied by someone other than their parents, both parents must submit a travel consent declaration.
According to Article 76, Paragraph 9 of the Bulgarian Law on Bulgarian Identity Documents, a minor may be prohibited from leaving the country if they lack notarized consent from a parent or guardian for international travel.
Border authorities require the original consent declaration and an uncertified copy, with the latter retained by the border officers.
This written consent can be notarized by a Bulgarian notary.
If one parent has sole parental rights, they may present a death certificate or other official documentation at the border to confirm that no additional consent is needed.
Imposing a parental travel restriction for a minor
If parents disagree on international travel for their child, the interested parent can file a notarized “declaration of disagreement” with the Border Police.
This declaration indicates that the parent does not consent to the child leaving the country.
Commonly, these declarations are used by parents, including those with dual citizenship, to prevent one parent from taking the child abroad without mutual consent, helping protect against unauthorized international travel.
A declaration of disagreement must be notarized by
A/ a Bulgarian notary,
B/a foreign notary (with translation and legalization), or
C/a consulate.
Once certified, it must be submitted to the Border Police, who issue an incoming number as confirmation.
If the parent wishes to lift the travel restriction later, they can revoke the declaration with a notarized signature.
For more information or assistance with this procedure, contact a legal professional.