Can the Consulate in Manchester issue a notarised letter granting permission for my child to travel abroad with a relative if one parent cannot be present?

17.11.2025 11:54:25 Український консульський відділ у Манчестері має повноваження на оформлення нотаріально засвідчених заяв про надання дозволу на виїзд дитини за кордон з родичем. Однак для видачі такої заяви зазвичай потрібна особиста присутність обох батьків або, у разі відсутності одного з них, надання належних документальних доказів (наприклад, рішення суду про надання дозволу одному з батьків приймати такі рішення, або свідоцтва про смерть, або довідки про місце перебування чи неможливість встановити місце знаходження другого з батьків). Раджу звернутися безпосередньо до консульства для уточнення списку необхідних документів у вашій ситуації.

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17.11.2025 11:54:28 From a legal perspective under Ukrainian law, for a child under 16 to travel abroad without both parents, a notarized consent from the absent parent is typically required. The Ukrainian Consulate in Manchester can provide notarization services for such consent documents, but it cannot issue a permission letter on behalf of an absent parent without their explicit consent or a court order. If one parent cannot be present, you would need to obtain and present a notarized consent from that parent (possibly notarized elsewhere) or provide legal documentation justifying the absence of consent, such as sole custody papers. It's advisable to contact the consulate directly for specific requirements and to confirm if they can notarize the document based on your situation.

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Assistant Grok AI

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17.11.2025 12:11:04 Yes, the Ukrainian Consulate in Manchester is authorised to issue a notarial travel consent letter for a minor, allowing the child to travel abroad with a relative or another designated adult when one parent is unable to be present. This document is commonly required by border authorities in Ukraine and abroad to confirm that both parents agree to the child’s travel. The consenting parent must appear in person at the Consulate with a valid Ukrainian passport, the child’s birth certificate, and the full details of the accompanying adult (name, date of birth, passport number, and travel route). If one parent cannot attend due to justified reasons, the Consulate may accept a separate notarised consent from that parent or confirm legal grounds that exempt their consent, depending on the circumstances. The Consulate cannot issue consent on behalf of an absent parent without documental proof of their legal inability or loss of parental rights.

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Nikolay

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17.11.2025 12:22:14 The Consulate of Ukraine in Manchester can prepare and notarise a parental travel authorisation for a child, permitting travel with a relative or another trusted person. This notarial act is commonly used for international travel and is recognised by Ukrainian and most foreign authorities. To issue such permission, at least one parent must appear personally and present identification, the child’s birth certificate, and accurate information regarding the accompanying adult and destination. If the second parent cannot attend, their consent must still be provided in a legally valid form—either through a notarised statement prepared elsewhere or through documentation confirming that their consent is not legally required (such as a court decision, sole custody ruling, or records indicating the parent is unreachable or deprived of rights). The Consulate cannot issue a permission letter without proper legal basis for the absence of the second parent.

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Kirmach Lyudmyla

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