Spanish minors traveling alone abroad did not need to attach their ID or passport. In the case of less than 14 years of age, most airlines demanded that the child travel with an escort service, which was hired at origin. And others, low cost, do not allow them to travel alone if they are not more than 16 years old.
But as of September 1st The regulations have tightened: Children under 18 who travel alone abroad or accompanied by someone other than one of their parents or legal guardian, you must carry a travel permit signed by your parents or legal guardians and formalized in one of the following dependencies: National Police, Civil Guard, Notaries and Mayor's Offices, in addition to the valid ID or passport, according to Instruction 10/2019, of July 9, of the Secretary of State for Security.
Greater protection for the child
According to the aforementioned instruction, the objective of this new travel rule is to raise the standards of protection of minors when traveling without the company of their parents or legal guardians abroad.
In the form filled out previously, the data of the minor, of his parents, of the possible companions and the dates of the trip will be recorded. To formalize it, one of the child's parents or guardians must appear at a National Police Station or a Civil Guard post.
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In the case of foreign children residing in Spain, their legal representatives must go to their consular authorities to complete the necessary documentation according to their national legislation.
You can download the model form through the electronic headquarters of the General Directorate of the Police.
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