Taking My 4yr old nephew out to the USA - is authorisation needed?

clareyocs

If that is your 'help' then thanks and you won't need to post again in this thread!

Incapuppy

Teahfc wrote: »

From a previous thread this was posted.

http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=532273


It is advisable to have :

- letter from parents with their contact details, who is going on the holiday, how you are connected and holiday details (notarised is even better)
- copies of parents passports attached and even full length birth certificates if no names are shared between parents and child
- copies of any relevant papers when it comes to custody of the child
- anything else you can think of that could be relevant
- red book for the child, any other medical notes (nothing to do with immigration procedures, just thinking of fact it's not your child and you might find this stuff useful if you need medical help)

Good grief! We were returning to this country but did not adhere to the above.

We flew back from Colombo via Dubai earlier this year with our friends' 14 year old daughter. Her mother had queried with the airline what ID/authority etc was required and was advised: none.

We entered and exited UAE (for a 24 hour stopover) with no problems (or questions) but we were stopped and thoroughly questioned on entry to the UK but when all was okay-ed the immigration officer said that a letter of authority from her parents would have been completely sufficient.

eckythump

sturll wrote: »

Absolute garbage.

You need just a letter. Written and signed by the parent or legal guardian.

What the hell is the red book going to prove? Or passport pictures? Amd why the birth certificate? The child has a passport.

This is typical scaremongering and nothing more than making assumptions.

The truth is that is is getting him OUT of the UK which is the tricky part, getting him into the US is EASY since it is assumed that he has been given the all clear by UK border control.

There.

Another problem solved...... Again

I do belive thfc's post states what is advisable.
The red book would be advisable to show what innoculations the child has had(thus elliminating certain diagnosis iin event of illness)
the birth certificate and passport details of the parents would show that consent has been given by the person who is the gardian of the child.

sturll

eckythump wrote: »

I do belive thfc's post states what is advisable.
The red book would be advisable to show what innoculations the child has had(thus elliminating certain diagnosis iin event of illness)
the birth certificate and passport details of the parents would show that consent has been given by the person who is the gardian of the child.

Who are you?

Show me where it says anything other than a letter is advisable.

Scaremongering and assuming.

sturll

Incapuppy wrote: »

Good grief! We were returning to this country but did not adhere to the above.

We flew back from Colombo via Dubai earlier this year with our friends' 14 year old daughter. Her mother had queried with the airline what ID/authority etc was required and was advised: none.

We entered and exited UAE (for a 24 hour stopover) with no problems (or questions) but we were stopped and thoroughly questioned on entry to the UK but when all was okay-ed the immigration officer said that a letter of authority from her parents would have been completely sufficient.

Like an angel from above

:beer:

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gaz_jones

Perhaps give the american embassy a quick call? They have an over the phone help desk and I imagine they would be able to give you a definite answer. Failing that I think Teahfc's advice is good. Better to be over prepared than under!

eckythump

sturll wrote: »

Who are you?

Show me where it says anything other than a letter is advisable.

Scaremongering and assuming.

Who am I ?
Someone with manners,that may come as a shock to you but we do excist.
Back topic O.P,don't forget you need permission from both parents,unless your sister has a residency order.

Teahfc

sturll wrote: »

Who are you?

Show me where it says anything other than a letter is advisable.

Scaremongering and assuming.

The information was from a pre mentioned thread title of same subject.

The O/P wanted some views and guidance and rather than listen to one person's views wanted to feel safe in the fact she had not missed anything vital. :think:

clareyocs

Thank you for the Advice - I've called the U S embassy! and it's not just a simple note. The Consent form needs to be witnessed and the advice give on here with regards what needs to be included has proved very helpful. And to the one who think they were being smart by trying to make me look stupid - you have made yourself look very very silly!

Cazza

OP - might aso be worth checking with the airline direct, to see if there's anything they need????? I've never tried doing this myself, was just trying to think of other possible areas where you could have problems!