What documents do you need to travel with your children by plane?

Before getting on a plane you have to check that the documentation required is complete and current. It is essential to be very clear about what needs to be presented according to each destination, to avoid delays or even the loss of the flight.

And if you travel with minorsthe matter becomes more complex, since, depending on the case, more papers are usually requested both when checking in and at Immigration, or even at the destination.

These documents vary depending on the route booked and whether the children are traveling with their parents, with other adults or alone.

Below is a guide to know what documentation is required when traveling by plane with children. under 18 years old.

Minors between 12 and 18 years old can travel alone by plane without the permission of their parents, except to Salta, Jujuy, Catamarca and La Rioja.

For these provinces you must present your identity document and authorization writing from the parents legalized before a notary public or justice of the peace.

Also those who go with a companion – other than the father or mother – must present the identity document of the people traveling and parental authorization legalized before a notary public or justice of the peace. The information of the responsible companion traveling with the minor must be included.

Minors under 18 traveling with one or both parents are asked for their identification document (like all people who travel) and their birth certificate or marriage book. prove affiliation.

The Immigration page indicates that in the case of international destinations, if the child is with both parents, they must present their current ID or passport (depending on the destination) and prove the link.

The options to do so are: Civil Family Record, Birth Certificate, Birth Certificate (regardless of the date of issue). The minor’s DNI is also useful if the parent’s affiliation information is included there.

If the minor is traveling accompanied only by the father or mother, by another adult or alone, they must also present a Travel authorization signed by both parents or by the one who is absent.

This document must be made before notaries, Argentine consuls abroad, competent judges, authorities of the Registry of Civil Status and Capacity of Persons or foreign consuls in Argentina.

It can also be obtained at Migration Headquartersin delegations throughout the country and at land, river and air border crossings.

The authorization can be requested to be used for a single trip, for a specific period of time or until the minor reaches the age of majority.

To take into account, there are different types of procedures, depending on the urgency with which the document is needed. The normal immigration process takes 10 business days and costs $4,500; The express, ends after 48 business hours, costs $7,500; The instant one takes 2 hours and is $9,500.

Important: These are the departure requirements imposed by Argentina, but there are destinations that may request other documents. For example, some countries may require authorization translated into English. You should always check the travel requirements of the chosen country.

If the minors travel alone by planeIn addition to the documentation, you must check the regulations of each airline, since not all companies allow children to be without adults or have restrictions.

For example, in Aerolíneas Argentinas children between 5 and 11 years old can travel alone, but they must necessarily hire the unaccompanied minor service so that company personnel can assist them in all stages of the trip: check-in, supervision during the flight and help upon arrival.

This option must be booked at least 72 hours in advance of the flight and is only available for direct or connecting flights of up to 5 hours, operated by the company. For minors over 12 years of age, contracting the service is optional.

Flybondi, on the other hand, it does not allow travel for unaccompanied minors: children up to 11 years old must travel with an adult.