Child Travel Permit (Parental Consent) for Travel Abroad in 2026: Rules, Documents and Services by Notkontora 131
How to arrange a parental consent (child travel permit) for travel abroad in 2026? Documents, validity, fees and the procedure at a notary office in Kyiv.
Cross-border travel for underage citizens of Ukraine requires meticulous attention to legal documents. While parents often refer to this document as a 'power of attorney for a child', its correct legal term under Ukrainian law is a notarized parental travel consent form (statement of consent). This document is a mandatory legal instrument for crossing the state border of Ukraine for children under 16 years old who travel with only one parent or with third parties.
Notary Office 131 (Notkontora 131) in the Golosiivskyi district of Kyiv offers fast and professional services for preparing parental travel consent forms in full compliance with current border control regulations and Ukrainian laws active in 2026.
Is Notarized Travel Consent Mandatory in 2026?
According to current Ukrainian border control regulations:
1. The child travels with BOTH parents: no additional travel consent or PoA is required. It is sufficient to have the child's birth certificate and foreign passports.
2. The child travels with one parent or a third party (relatives, group leaders, teachers): under the Civil Code of Ukraine, children under 16 traveling outside the country must present a notarized statement of consent from the non-accompanying parent (or both parents, if traveling with a third party).
3. War State Exemptions: during martial law, border rules in Ukraine permit children to cross the border with one parent without the other's notarized consent. However, legal experts and notaries strongly recommend obtaining this document anyway. Border regulations can change rapidly. Furthermore, a notarized travel consent with an official translation is strictly required by the migration and social services of European Union countries (such as Poland, Germany, etc.) during transit, registration of temporary protection, or legal residence establishment.
Required Documents for Notkontora 131:
To ensure rapid preparation and certification of the consent form, parents must provide the following original documents:
• Passports of the parents (original passports or ID cards with registration certificates). Documents in the "Diia" mobile application are also accepted.
• Tax Identification Numbers (TIN) of the parents.
• Child's Birth Certificate (original).
• Child's Passport (for international travel), if issued, to ensure precise transliteration of the child's name.
• Accompanying person's data: if the child travels with a third party (grandparents, relatives, or school teachers), we need their passport details and TIN.
• Trip details: travel dates and the exact list of destination and transit countries.
Arranging a child travel permit through the "Diia" mobile application is not possible in 2026 — the service is still under development. The parental consent form is issued only in person at a notary office, in writing, on a secure notarial document form.
Key Legal Specifics of the Travel Consent:
• Validity period: travel consent is issued for a specific journey with clear dates and listed destination countries. Under Ukrainian law, "open-ended" or "until the child turns 18" consents are not legally permissible without specified conditions, as they may violate the child's rights.
• Separate consent forms: if parents live separately or are in different cities, each parent can visit a notary independently to issue individual consent forms.
• Language requirements: the consent form is drafted in Ukrainian. For foreign authorities, Notkontora 131 will quickly arrange a certified translation into English or the language of the destination country.
Why Choose Notkontora 131 for Child Travel Permits?
1. 15-Minute Processing: send us photos of your documents online. We will prepare the draft beforehand, and you will only spend 15 minutes signing it.
2. Affordable Fees in 2026: the average price for notarizing parental consent in our office is 800 – 1550 UAH, representing a highly competitive rate in Kyiv.
3. Convenient Location: our office is located close to Lybidska and Palats Ukraina metro stations at 131 Velyka Vasylkivska St., office 66, with free private parking.
Contact Notkontora 131 today to arrange your documents. Ensure a safe, smooth, and legally secure journey for your child! Explore also: temporary child travel consent, child travel for permanent residence and certified translations.
Frequently asked questions
For what duration can a parental consent for child travel be issued?
The consent is issued for a specific trip or series of trips, indicating exact dates and destination countries. Ukrainian law does not allow issuing it "until adulthood".
What documents does the notary need to prepare the travel consent?
Original passports of both parents (or one, if traveling with them), their TINs, the child's original birth certificate, and the exact passport details of the accompanying person are required.
Is the child's presence at the notary office required to issue the consent?
No, the child does not need to be present. Only the parents (or one of them, depending on the case) who sign the statement must be physically present.
Is there free parking near the notary office and is an appointment required?
Yes, Notkontora 131 provides free private secured parking at 131 Velyka Vasylkivska St., office 66. Appointments are required — call +38 (098) 013-11-31 and we will prepare your documents before you arrive.
Kyiv notary: practical conclusions on the topic of the article
The material is based on applied practice. If your case differs from the standard one, a Kyiv notary will help you adapt the procedure to specific circumstances.
In most procedures, correct details, compliance with deadlines and the correct sequence of steps are decisive.