Advice Request- 17 year old child flying alone to Portugal
Discussion
I'm heading out to Portugal shortly to meet up with my parents who are out there for the summer.
My 17 year old daughter is wanting to tag along, but for work reasons will have to catch a flight a few days after me.
I've read that there are issues with under 18s being stopped from entering Portugal if they are not with anyone over 18 years of age.
I intend to be at Faro airport to greet her on arrival with my passport if required as proof of identity.
I 've searched online but can't get a definitive answer if she will have issues getting through border control.
Do any of you knowledgeable folk have experience of this?
TIA
My 17 year old daughter is wanting to tag along, but for work reasons will have to catch a flight a few days after me.
I've read that there are issues with under 18s being stopped from entering Portugal if they are not with anyone over 18 years of age.
I intend to be at Faro airport to greet her on arrival with my passport if required as proof of identity.
I 've searched online but can't get a definitive answer if she will have issues getting through border control.
Do any of you knowledgeable folk have experience of this?
TIA
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/portugal/...
from the above link
Non-resident children travelling to Portugal
Children aged 17 and under travelling to Portugal alone, or with a person who is not their parent or legal guardian, must either:
be met at the airport or point of entry by their parent or guardian
carry a letter of authorisation from their parent or guardian
The letter must include:
the child’s dates of arrival and departure
the address where they will be staying
the name of the adult in Portugal who will be responsible for them during their stay
the full names, dates of birth, passport numbers and contact details of the parent or guardian
signature and date from the parent or guardian
If you bring a child to Portugal without a letter of authorisation, your entry may be delayed.
Teenagers aged 17 and under who travel alone, or with friends of the same age, and who are not being met, may be refused entry if they do not have a letter of authorisation.
from the above link
Non-resident children travelling to Portugal
Children aged 17 and under travelling to Portugal alone, or with a person who is not their parent or legal guardian, must either:
be met at the airport or point of entry by their parent or guardian
carry a letter of authorisation from their parent or guardian
The letter must include:
the child’s dates of arrival and departure
the address where they will be staying
the name of the adult in Portugal who will be responsible for them during their stay
the full names, dates of birth, passport numbers and contact details of the parent or guardian
signature and date from the parent or guardian
If you bring a child to Portugal without a letter of authorisation, your entry may be delayed.
Teenagers aged 17 and under who travel alone, or with friends of the same age, and who are not being met, may be refused entry if they do not have a letter of authorisation.
esuuv said:
Teenagers aged 17 and under who travel alone, or with friends of the same age, and who are not being met, may be refused entry if they do not have a letter of authorisation.
Thanks folks,So if i read that correctly, as long as I'm at the airport to collect her, she will not need a letter of authorisation?
Terzo123 said:
esuuv said:
Teenagers aged 17 and under who travel alone, or with friends of the same age, and who are not being met, may be refused entry if they do not have a letter of authorisation.
Thanks folks,So if i read that correctly, as long as I'm at the airport to collect her, she will not need a letter of authorisation?
Also worth checking with the airline.
I'd imagine they would be far more comfortable with a letter, than a promise that you'll be there. They won't let her check in unless they are happy that she will be allowed through immigration on arrival - otherwise they are liable for flying her back again.
I'd imagine they would be far more comfortable with a letter, than a promise that you'll be there. They won't let her check in unless they are happy that she will be allowed through immigration on arrival - otherwise they are liable for flying her back again.
Paragraph 11.4 - sounds like it might be a ball ache for nationals & residents - I assume she's not so a regular letter should suffice
https://www.easyjet.com/en/terms-and-conditions/in...
11.4 Portuguese children under 18 years Portuguese nationals and alien residents under 18 years who are leaving or re-entering Portugal unaccompanied by their parent or legal guardian need a travel authorisation. This travel authorisation must be:
Signed by the parent or legal guardian; and
The signature must be notarised if the parent or legal guardian resides in Portugal; or
The signature must be authenticated by a Portuguese embassy or consulate in the country where the parent or legal guardian resides.
This travel authorisation is also required when Minors are accompanied by a person other than their parent or legal guardian. In such cases the travel authorisation must also clearly show the name of the accompanying person. Foreign Minors under 18 years (i.e. between 14-17 years) who are travelling alone into Portugal may be refused entry if they do not have anyone in Portugal taking responsibility for their stay
https://www.easyjet.com/en/terms-and-conditions/in...
11.4 Portuguese children under 18 years Portuguese nationals and alien residents under 18 years who are leaving or re-entering Portugal unaccompanied by their parent or legal guardian need a travel authorisation. This travel authorisation must be:
Signed by the parent or legal guardian; and
The signature must be notarised if the parent or legal guardian resides in Portugal; or
The signature must be authenticated by a Portuguese embassy or consulate in the country where the parent or legal guardian resides.
This travel authorisation is also required when Minors are accompanied by a person other than their parent or legal guardian. In such cases the travel authorisation must also clearly show the name of the accompanying person. Foreign Minors under 18 years (i.e. between 14-17 years) who are travelling alone into Portugal may be refused entry if they do not have anyone in Portugal taking responsibility for their stay
Car bon said:
Paragraph 11.4 - sounds like it might be a ball ache for nationals & residents - I assume she's not so a regular letter should suffice
https://www.easyjet.com/en/terms-and-conditions/in...
11.4 Portuguese children under 18 years Portuguese nationals and alien residents under 18 years who are leaving or re-entering Portugal unaccompanied by their parent or legal guardian need a travel authorisation. This travel authorisation must be:
Signed by the parent or legal guardian; and
The signature must be notarised if the parent or legal guardian resides in Portugal; or
The signature must be authenticated by a Portuguese embassy or consulate in the country where the parent or legal guardian resides.
This travel authorisation is also required when Minors are accompanied by a person other than their parent or legal guardian. In such cases the travel authorisation must also clearly show the name of the accompanying person. Foreign Minors under 18 years (i.e. between 14-17 years) who are travelling alone into Portugal may be refused entry if they do not have anyone in Portugal taking responsibility for their stay
Yeah, she's not a Portuguese national or resident. https://www.easyjet.com/en/terms-and-conditions/in...
11.4 Portuguese children under 18 years Portuguese nationals and alien residents under 18 years who are leaving or re-entering Portugal unaccompanied by their parent or legal guardian need a travel authorisation. This travel authorisation must be:
Signed by the parent or legal guardian; and
The signature must be notarised if the parent or legal guardian resides in Portugal; or
The signature must be authenticated by a Portuguese embassy or consulate in the country where the parent or legal guardian resides.
This travel authorisation is also required when Minors are accompanied by a person other than their parent or legal guardian. In such cases the travel authorisation must also clearly show the name of the accompanying person. Foreign Minors under 18 years (i.e. between 14-17 years) who are travelling alone into Portugal may be refused entry if they do not have anyone in Portugal taking responsibility for their stay
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