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Travel Consent Documents

International crimes against children — abduction, trafficking, parental disputes and organ trade — are increasing every year worldwide. Accordingly, countries strongly recommend that minors carry a parental travel consent letter.

As entry rules for minors tighten, there are cases of minors being refused entry or departure when they arrive without the required documents.

For a smooth and safe trip, prepare the required travel documents for minors in advance.

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• 28 고시위크 Korea Integrated Civil Application Center Supports Online Preparation of Parental Travel Consent Letters 2026-06-19

  

  With summer vacation approaching, preparations for minors traveling abroad — for language training, overseas camps, international school visits, sports competitions and more — are gathering pace. As short-term trips during the vacation period increase, demand is also rising for confirming in advance the guardian consent documents required for departure, in addition to booking flights and accommodations.

  A parental travel consent letter is a document confirming that a legal guardian has consented to a minor's travel abroad. It may be required when visiting countries such as the United States, Canada, Japan, Vietnam and the Philippines while accompanied by a grandparent, relative or group leader, or when departing with only one parent, and additional certification procedures may be required depending on the standards of each country.

  In some cases, local immigration inspection standards also require submission of additional documents such as a family relation certificate, a copy of the guardian's passport, and a birth certificate. If the relevant documents are incomplete, additional checks may be conducted during airline check-in, or delays or holds may occur at the local immigration inspection stage, making advance preparation important.

  Korea Integrated Civil Application Center supports individuals and groups preparing for minors to travel abroad with the entire process — from drafting the parental travel consent letter to translation, notarization by proxy, apostille and embassy legalization. The center explains that its online application service has improved convenience by allowing document preparation tailored to the destination country and the form of accompaniment.

  An So-young, manager of the Overseas Travel Business Team at Korea Integrated Civil Application Center, said, “For minors traveling abroad, the documents required can vary more by the type of companion than by the purpose of the trip.” She added, “Since problems at the airport or at local immigration can affect the entire itinerary, it is important to carefully check the relevant documents in advance for trips accompanied by grandparents or relatives, or for solo departures.”

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• 27 뉴스로드 Korea Integrated Civil Application Center Guides Minors on the Parental Travel Consent Letter Required for Entry to the Philippines 2026-04-21

  

  Korea Integrated Civil Application Center announced that, ahead of travel to and from the Philippines, it is providing an online application proxy service for the parental travel consent letter required when minors enter the country.

  The Philippines, one of the countries with steady demand for family tourism and language training, in principle restricts entry for minors under 15 who arrive without a parent or legal guardian under its immigration law. To be exempted from this restriction, an applicant must apply for a Waiver of Exclusion Ground (WEG), and the parental travel consent letter also functions as a key document that may be required alongside it.

  The parental travel consent letter is a document that officially certifies that a legal guardian has consented to a minor's travel abroad. Simply drafting the document may not be recognized as valid on its own; in many cases it must also go through notarization and certification procedures tailored to the form of accompaniment and the requirements of the destination country.

  If preparation is inadequate, however, it can lead to problems during departure screening at the airport or during entry procedures at the destination. This can cause delays in immigration screening, difficulty boarding the flight itself, or even having entry held up locally, making document preparation one of the first things to address once travel dates are confirmed.

  Lee Jeong-min, an associate on the Unaccompanied Minor Travel Team at Korea Integrated Civil Application Center, said, “Because the parental travel consent letter requires proper form as well as notarization and certification procedures, it is easy to miss something when preparing it alone.” She added, “If the process is complicated or time is short, getting expert help online is the most reliable way to prepare it.”

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• 26 이투데이 Korea Integrated Civil Application Center Offers Online Proxy Issuance Service for Parental Travel Consent Letters 2026-04-03

  

  Ahead of the May holiday season, Korea Integrated Civil Application Center is offering an online proxy issuance service for the parental travel consent letter — an essential document for minors traveling abroad — to ease the burden of preparing for departure amid rising overseas travel demand.

  During the holiday period, cases in which only one parent accompanies a child, or in which a child travels with grandparents or other relatives, are increasing, and since the documents required can vary depending on the form of accompaniment, checking requirements in advance is becoming more important.

  In this context, the parental travel consent letter is one of the most commonly required documents, intended to confirm a legal guardian's consent to a minor's travel abroad. However, since submission format, translation requirements, and whether notarization or certification is needed differ by country, simply preparing the document may not be sufficient.

  The company also explains that if the submitted documents do not meet local standards during departure screening at the airport or entry screening at the destination, and supplementary documents cannot be submitted immediately, this can lead to delays in immigration screening, disruption to boarding, or holds on entry locally — making it important to check the standards and procedures well ahead of departure.

  An official from the Civil Document Issuance Team at Korea Integrated Civil Application Center said, “During periods like the May holiday season, when travel schedules are short and preparation demand is concentrated, the documents required can vary by country and by the form of accompaniment, so it is necessary to accurately check the standards and procedures in advance and prepare accordingly.”

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• 25 마이데일리 Korea Integrated Civil Application Center: 'Minors Should Prepare Parental Travel Consent Letters One to Two Weeks Before Departure to Stay Safe' 2025-12-02

  

  As winter vacation approaches and overseas experiential activities and language training programs resume, the number of minors departing for overseas trips without both parents is rising. Despite the increase in departures, however, information about the necessary preparatory documents has not been sufficiently communicated.

  As a result, many people only become aware of the need for a parental travel consent letter right before departure. The parental travel consent letter is a document confirming parental consent when a minor under 18 departs with one parent or a third party, and in some countries, failure to submit it has led to boarding delays, additional screening, and even entry denial — making advance preparation necessary.

  To reduce such confusion, Korea Integrated Civil Application Center offers a one-stop, fully non-face-to-face service covering everything from issuing the parental travel consent letter to translation, notarization by proxy, apostille and embassy legalization. In particular, the center is running a discount promotion for group applications of 10 or more, and inquiries from schools and academies continue to rise.

  An So-young, manager of the Civil Document Issuance Team, said, “As entry screening for minors has recently tightened in the United States, Canada, Australia and elsewhere, demand for submitting parental travel consent letters has also increased.” She stressed, “To avoid problems on the day of departure, it is safer to begin preparing the documents at least one to two weeks in advance.”

  The center added that it will continue to strengthen processing speed and service stability to keep pace with the growing demand for parental travel consent letters during the vacation season.

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• 24 이투데이 Korea Integrated Civil Application Center Launches Document Preparation Service for Elementary, Middle and High School Students' Parental Travel Consent Letters 2025-07-28

  

  With summer vacation underway, overseas group activities for elementary, middle and high school students have become more active, driving up demand for the parental travel consent letter required when minors depart the country. In particular, when students depart without their parents for international volunteer work, language training or overseas competitions, airport customs frequently request this consent letter.

  Against this backdrop, Korea Integrated Civil Application Center offers an issuance service for the parental travel consent letter for group departures of minors. This document, required by airport immigration offices and other agencies, carries legal effect certifying that a parent has consented to their child's departure abroad.

  The center goes beyond simple issuance to offer a one-stop service covering translation, notarization by proxy, Ministry of Foreign Affairs apostille and embassy legalization, earning high satisfaction among parents. In particular, students themselves or group leaders can have the administrative procedures handled on their behalf, adding considerable convenience.

  A center official said, “Related inquiries increase every year as group activities are concentrated during the summer vacation period.” The official added, “If preparation is inadequate, problems can arise on the day of departure, so it is advisable to prepare the documents with ample time to spare.”

  In particular, when 10 or more minors depart together, a group rate is available. For groups such as schools, youth organizations or children's camps, a dedicated bulk-application process improves convenience, and the center is operating dedicated staff to handle the rising demand during the summer vacation season.

  Korea Integrated Civil Application Center plans to continue expanding customized administrative services to support young people's overseas activities.

  Source: Etoday (www.etoday.co.kr/news/view/2491752)

  

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• 23 이투뉴스 Summer Vacation Fuels Surge in Youth Overseas Cultural Exploration Demand — Concerns Over Departure Disruptions Without a 'Parental Travel Consent Letter' 2025-06-25

  

  With summer vacation approaching, a wave of new overseas cultural exploration programs for teenagers has driven a sharp rise in group departures among middle and high school students. Programs ranging from language training and international exchange camps to experience-based exploration activities are being arranged, and passport issuance and departure preparations for teenage minors are also in full swing.

  Amid this surge in departures, as group trips and departures without parents increase, cases have continued to emerge in which minors fail to prepare important documents such as the parental travel consent letter in time, resulting in delayed boarding at the airport or even outright entry denial. In particular, when a minor departs without a guardian or is accompanied by only one parent, the destination country's requirements often make submission of the parental travel consent letter mandatory. The parental travel consent letter is an important document required when a child under 18 (the age threshold varies by country) travels abroad with one parent or a third party, and countries around the world are tightening requirements for its submission in order to prevent child trafficking and abduction. South Korea's Ministry of Foreign Affairs classifies it as a ‘recommended’ document, but in practice it is often treated as mandatory during immigration screening. In response, Korea Integrated Civil Application Center is offering a one-stop service this summer vacation season that handles the issuance, translation, notarization and embassy legalization of the parental travel consent letter all at once. The center is also running a discount promotion for group applications of 10 or more, drawing a steady stream of inquiries from study-abroad agencies, schools and youth organizations. An So-young, team leader at Korea Integrated Civil Application Center, said, “The number of teenagers taking part in overseas exploration programs, study abroad and international exchange activities is rising every year, but many parents still overlook the importance of the parental travel consent letter.” She stressed, “Before departing abroad, it is essential to check the entry requirements of the destination country and prepare the documents in advance.” Source: E2News (https://www.e2news.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=320828)

  

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• 22 이투뉴스 Chuseok's 'Grand Golden Holiday' Prompts Early Preparation of 'Parental Travel Consent Letters' for Minors Traveling Abroad 2023-09-15

  

  With the Chuseok holiday extended by National Foundation Day and an additional temporary public holiday on the 2nd of next month, international flight booking rates to the Philippines, Vietnam, Guam, Saipan, the United Kingdom, Canada, the United States and other destinations have reached 90%. Ahead of this Chuseok golden holiday, more parents are planning overseas trips to give their children valuable experiences. However, if they focus solely on trip planning and fail to prepare the parental travel consent letter required for departure abroad, both departure and entry could be denied. The parental travel consent letter is an important document generally required when a minor under 18 (the threshold varies by country) travels abroad accompanied by one parent or a third party who is not a parent. As countries around the world tighten minor-protection regulations to prevent international child trafficking, abduction and related crimes, the unaccompanied-parent travel consent letter has become an essential document for overseas travel. Travel industry officials explain that while the parental travel consent letter is currently not a mandatory travel document but rather a ‘recommendation’ from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, it should by no means be taken lightly. Because the documents checked differ from country to country, inadequate preparation can make it difficult even to board the flight, and travelers can also be denied entry outright, resulting in serious trouble. An So-young, team leader at Korea Integrated Civil Application Center, which specializes in preparatory documents for minors' overseas travel and visits, said, “Checking the parental travel consent letter has become essential for family trips abroad during the holidays, whether on short-haul or long-haul routes. Travelers preparing to depart during this golden holiday period need to pay especially close attention.” Source: E2News (http://www.e2news.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=300859)

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• 21 글로벌에픽 As Endemic Era Arrives, Don't Forget the 'Parental Travel Consent Letter' — a Required Document Before Entry 2022-09-02

  The Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasure Headquarters announced that, effective 12 a.m. on September 3, it would completely abolish the mandatory pre-departure COVID-19 test requirement for travelers entering Korea. Applying to all Korean and foreign nationals arriving in the country, the announcement means travelers will no longer need to submit a negative COVID-19 PCR test result, which had previously been required for entry.

  Airlines and the travel industry have welcomed the government's decision, saying that above all, it will significantly ease travelers' psychological burden around overseas travel and is expected to rapidly boost travel demand. Indeed, inquiries and bookings for overseas trips rose sharply within a single day of the announcement to abolish the COVID-19 testing requirement, and the number of overseas travel bookings for September is expected to reach an all-time high since the pandemic began.

  However, riding the wave of recovering travel sentiment and preparing for overseas trips without due care can mean overlooking important travel documentation, so particular caution is needed. In particular, when a minor travels abroad without a parent, or departs with a relative, group leader or other third party instead of a parent, it is essential to carry important documents such as a parental travel consent letter.

  The parental travel consent letter is a document required when a minor under 18 travels abroad accompanied by one parent or a third party who is not a parent. As countries around the world tighten minor-protection regulations to prevent international child crimes such as youth trafficking, child abduction and kidnapping, the parental travel consent letter has become an essential item for overseas travel.

  In particular, the embassies of countries frequently visited by Koreans, such as the Philippines, Vietnam and Guam, have been notifying travelers of minor-related regulations under increasingly strict immigration control laws. According to the Philippine Department of Tourism, “To prevent crimes targeting minors, the Philippines in principle does not allow minors under 15 to enter without a parent, and a parental travel consent letter is required when the accompanying adult is not a parent.”

  An So-young, team leader at Korea Integrated Civil Application Center, which specializes in documentation for minors traveling with companions worldwide, said, “For parents of minors preparing for overseas travel during the Chuseok holiday, we urge them to be sure to prepare the parental travel consent letter so that the trip can be safe and enjoyable.”

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• 20 비욘드포스트 For Minors Traveling Abroad, Carrying a 'Parental Travel Consent Letter' Is a Must 2022-08-24

  With COVID-19 restrictions easing and the summer vacation season underway, more and more people are traveling abroad. In particular, toward the end of summer vacation, the number of minors traveling abroad alone without a parent, or with a third party, is increasing. Cases have emerged in which minors were denied entry during local immigration screening for failing to carry important documents such as the parental travel consent letter, calling for particular caution.

  The parental travel consent letter is a document required when a minor under 18 travels abroad accompanied by one parent or a third party who is not a parent. As countries tighten minor-protection regulations to prevent international child crimes such as trafficking and abduction, the parental travel consent letter has become an essential item for overseas travel.

  Recently, cases of serious trouble arising from simply dismissing the parental travel consent letter as a mere recommendation have surged. A clear example: while in the past, entry denials at local immigration screening were more common, recently departure denials by domestic airlines that are aware of the requirement have surged — a fact that speaks for itself.

  Ms. A, who traveled to Manila, Philippines with her child, was denied entry because her husband, who did not accompany the trip, was not present. Since a mother's passport alone, bearing a different surname from her child, may be treated by immigration officers as belonging to a stranger, such situations frequently arise for Korean travelers. The same applies when a minor travels with a third party such as a school or academy teacher, or a group leader.

  An So-young, team leader in charge of parental travel consent letter issuance at Korea Integrated Civil Application Center Co., Ltd., said, “Parents of minors preparing for overseas travel need to carefully prepare the necessary documents in advance before departure.” She added, “As minor-protection laws are tightening around the world, the need for legal documentation such as the parental travel consent letter is growing, so we recommend getting help from a professional organization to be sure to have the proper documents on hand.”

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• 19 이투뉴스 Countries Worldwide Tighten Minor-Protection Laws — Without a 'Parental Travel Consent Letter,' Travelers Face Trouble on Departure Day 2022-08-01

  As domestic and international entry restrictions ease, demand for overseas travel — pent up during the COVID-19 pandemic — is surging. Company A, a leading flight and domestic hotel booking site, reported that the number of outbound travelers in July rose more than 93% from the previous month, a figure that represents a recovery to about half the level seen in 2019.

  With summer vacation in particular, more teenagers under 18 are expected to travel abroad alone — for English camps, homestays and similar programs — without a parent, or with a third party such as a relative or group leader. Cases in which travelers fail to carry important documents such as the parental travel consent letter and are turned away during ticketing or local airport immigration screening are occurring frequently, calling for particular caution among minor travelers.

  The parental travel consent letter is a document required when a minor under 18 travels abroad accompanied by one parent, or by a grandparent, other relative or acquaintance. As countries tighten minor-protection regulations to prevent international child crimes such as trafficking and abduction, the parental travel consent letter has become an essential item for overseas travel.

  The parental travel consent letter, once not a mandatory document, has now gone beyond the level of a mere recommendation. In an actual case, a 13-year-old minor identified as M, who was departing for the Philippines, was asked by the airline to submit a parental travel consent letter when issuing his ticket on the day of departure; because he could not submit the document, the airline refused to issue the ticket altogether. This shows that inadequate document preparation can not only make boarding difficult but can also lead to outright entry denial during immigration screening, making careful preparation essential.

  An So-young, manager at Korea Integrated Civil Application Center's 'Baedal-ui Minwon' service, which specializes in documentation related to minors' overseas travel and visits, said, “As minor-protection laws tighten around the world, the need for legal documentation such as the parental travel consent letter is growing.” She added, “Because legal documents used internationally must go through a complex process involving translation into each country's language, notarization and certification, it is not easy for individuals to handle this on their own, and help from an experienced professional organization is needed.”

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• 18 시민일보 Overseas Travel Demand Explodes — Travelers Run Into Trouble Without a 'Parental Travel Consent Letter' 2022-06-30

  As the skies, long closed off by COVID-19, reopen, pent-up demand for overseas travel is surging.

  At Company I, a flight-booking specialist site, flight reservations in May rose 74% from the previous month, a figure more than 1,500% higher than a year earlier. Meanwhile, domestic travel agency H Tour saw its July booking rate rise nearly 1,000%, and the number of minors departing abroad is also expected to rise sharply with the start of summer vacation.

  With summer vacation, more minors are expected to depart alone — for English camps and similar programs — without a parent, or with a third party. Yet cases in which travelers are denied entry during local airport immigration screening for failing to carry important documents such as the parental travel consent letter are also occurring frequently, and travelers need to pay particular attention.

  The parental travel consent letter is a document required when a minor under 18 travels abroad accompanied by one parent or a third party who is not a parent. As countries tighten minor-protection regulations to prevent international child crimes such as trafficking and abduction, the parental travel consent letter has become an essential item for overseas travel.

  Travel industry officials explain that while the parental travel consent letter is currently not a mandatory travel document but a recommendation, it should by no means be taken lightly. Because the documents checked differ from country to country, inadequate preparation can make it difficult even to board the flight, and travelers can also be denied entry outright.

  An So-young, manager at Korea Integrated Civil Application Center, which specializes in documentation related to minors' overseas travel and visits, said, “As minor-protection laws tighten around the world, the need for legal documentation such as the parental travel consent letter is growing.” She added, “Because legal documents used internationally must go through a complex process involving translation into each country's language, notarization and certification, it is not easy for individuals to handle this on their own, and help from an experienced professional organization is needed.”

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• 17 이투뉴스 'Be Sure to Prepare a Parental Travel Consent Letter for Minors' Group Departures' 2022-06-24

  The government has decided to allow vaccinated travelers to take group overseas trips to countries with mutually trusted quarantine standards as early as July.

  The government is pursuing a 'travel bubble' that allows group travel between countries with mutual trust in quarantine management for those vaccinated against COVID-19. A travel bubble refers to an agreement between countries with strong quarantine track records that exempts travelers from self-isolation and allows free travel.

  As a result, demand for group overseas travel is expected to rise sharply, and many groups that had no choice but to give up training camps, English camps, pilgrimages and other overseas programs for more than two years due to the pandemic are welcoming the news. However, when minors depart in a group led only by a chaperone without a parent, failing to carry important documents such as the parental travel consent letter could lead to denial at local airport immigration screening, so particular caution is needed.

  The parental travel consent letter is a document required when a minor under 18 travels abroad accompanied by one parent, or by a grandparent, other relative or acquaintance. As countries tighten minor-protection regulations to prevent international child crimes such as trafficking and abduction, the parental travel consent letter has become an essential item for overseas travel.

  Travel industry officials explain that while the parental travel consent letter is currently not a mandatory travel document but a recommendation, it should by no means be taken lightly. Because the documents checked differ from country to country, inadequate preparation can make it difficult even to board the flight, and travelers can also be denied entry outright.

  An So-young, manager at Korea Integrated Civil Application Center, which specializes in documentation related to minors' overseas travel and visits, said, “As minor-protection laws tighten around the world, the need for legal documentation such as the parental travel consent letter is growing.” She added, “Because legal documents used internationally must go through a complex process involving translation into each country's language, notarization and certification, it is not easy for individuals to handle this on their own, and help from an experienced professional organization is needed.”

  Korea Integrated Civil Application Center is running a promotion offering discounts of up to 40% based on group size for group applications of 10 or more minors for the parental travel consent letter, drawing a strong response from groups preparing to travel.

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• 16 비욘드포스트 Overseas Travel Rebounds as Quarantine Policy Eases — Travelers Run Into Trouble Without a 'Parental Travel Consent Letter' 2022-05-30

  Starting May 23, the quarantine procedures required for travelers entering Korea from abroad were simplified.

  Until the 22nd, travelers were required to submit a negative PCR test result taken within 48 hours before entry. From the 23rd, however, travelers entering from abroad can gain entry with only a negative result from a professional rapid antigen test (RAT) taken within 24 hours after entry. Self-administered test kit results, however, are not accepted.

  In addition, starting June 1, the number of COVID-19 tests required after entry will be reduced from two to one. Vaccination for those under 18 will be considered complete 14 days after the second dose, and the age exemption from quarantine for children traveling with a fully vaccinated guardian will be expanded from under 6 to under 12.

  As a result, demand for overseas travel is expected to rise sharply, and many parents who had no choice but to give up on overseas travel, training camps, English camps and study-abroad plans for their minor children for an extended period due to the pandemic are welcoming the news.

  Contrary to the growing trend of minors departing alone or with a third party without a parent, cases in which travelers are denied entry during local airport immigration screening for failing to carry important documents such as the parental travel consent letter are also occurring frequently, and travelers need to pay particular attention.

  The parental travel consent letter is a document required when a minor under 18 travels abroad accompanied by one parent, or by a grandparent, other relative or acquaintance. As countries tighten minor-protection regulations to prevent international child crimes such as trafficking and abduction, the parental travel consent letter has become an essential item for overseas travel.

  Travel industry officials explain that while the parental travel consent letter is currently not a mandatory travel document but a recommendation, it should by no means be taken lightly. Because the documents checked differ from country to country, inadequate preparation can make it difficult even to board the flight, and travelers can also be denied entry outright.

  In an actual case, a 14-year-old minor identified as J, who had planned a short-term language training program in July 2018, traveled to the Philippines with her teacher. However, she was denied entry at the immigration counter at a Philippine airport because her relationship with her adult companion could not be verified, and she had to return home.

  An So-young, manager at Korea Integrated Civil Application Center, which specializes in documentation related to minors' overseas travel and visits, said, “As minor-protection laws tighten around the world, the need for legal documentation such as the parental travel consent letter is growing.” She added, “Because legal documents used internationally must go through a complex process involving translation into each country's language, notarization and certification, it is not easy for individuals to handle this on their own, and help from an experienced professional organization is needed.”

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• 15 비욘드포스트 For Minors Traveling Abroad, the 'Parental Travel Consent Letter' Is No Longer Just Recommended — It's Now Essential 2022-03-30

  Overseas travel opens up again, but beware of entry and departure denial from failing to submit key documents. On March 21, the government announced that, effective that date, travelers who had completed COVID-19 vaccination — domestically or abroad — would be exempt from self-isolation upon entry through Incheon. This has reopened the long-awaited path to overseas travel, delighting many parents who, due to the mid- to long-term effects of the pandemic, had until now been forced to give up on their minor children's overseas trips, training camps, English camps and study-abroad plans.

  Contrary to the growing trend of minors traveling abroad alone without a parent or with a third party, cases are also occurring frequently in which travelers are turned away right from airport immigration for failing to carry important documents such as the parental travel consent letter — so those traveling abroad should take particular care not to let all their preparation go to waste.

  A parental travel consent letter is a form through which parents consent to a minor under 18 engaging in overseas travel, language camps, training camps or other legally relevant activities, including details such as the travel period, purpose, and the signature and seal of the consenting parent. It also establishes the responsibility to ensure the traveler returns home promptly once the travel period ends, as well as responsibility for any accidents that occur during the trip.

  Moreover, as international child crimes such as abduction, custody disputes between parents, and organ trafficking have been rising each year, many countries are now strongly requiring a parental travel consent letter alongside a family relation certificate and basic certificate to prevent such problems. When a minor is accompanied by a guardian other than a parent, or by only one parent, travelers must also carry documentation specifying the delegation of authority from the non-accompanying guardian and details of the trip.

  In an actual case, a minor identified as K, who had planned a golf training camp in April 2019, traveled to Vietnam with his professional coach. However, he was denied entry at the immigration counter at a Vietnamese airport because his relationship with his adult companion could not be verified, and he was forced to return home by air — an unfortunate turn of events.

  An So-young, manager at Korea Integrated Civil Application Center, which specializes in documentation related to minors' overseas travel and visits, said, “As minor-protection laws tighten around the world, the need for legal documentation such as the parental travel consent letter is growing.” She added, “Because legal documents used internationally must go through a complex process involving translation into each country's language, notarization and certification, it is not easy for individuals to handle this on their own, and help from an experienced professional organization is needed.”

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• 14 이투뉴스 Korea Integrated Civil Application Center Offers Notarization and Certification Service for Documents Required for Minors' Overseas Travel 2021-11-11

  With the spread of a 'living with COVID' policy and rising vaccination rates, Southeast Asian countries home to popular tourist destinations have been signing 'travel bubble' agreements one after another.

  A travel bubble is an agreement allowing travel between countries with strong quarantine track records, exempting travelers from the mandatory 14-day self-isolation between the countries involved. Travelers must carry a vaccination certificate issued by health authorities and a negative COVID-19 test result (PCR) taken within 72 hours before departure.

  At a time when pent-up demand is driving a rise in travel, those preparing to travel abroad with minors should take particular care — getting swept up purely in excitement can mean missing important matters that need to be checked in advance, resulting in the frustration of being denied entry or exit at the airport before the trip even begins.

  Countries around the world are strictly applying international minor-protection regulations to prevent international crimes such as child trafficking and abduction. Once basic documents such as a passport and family relation certificate are ready, an unaccompanied-parent travel consent letter must also be prepared. This document must be translated into the language of the destination country and go through notarization and certification (apostille) before it can be used internationally. The unaccompanied-parent travel consent letter is a form through which parents consent to a minor under 18 traveling or studying abroad, or engaging in other legally relevant activities, including details such as the travel period, purpose, and the signature and seal of the consenting parent.

  An So-young, manager at Korea Integrated Civil Application Center, which specializes in documentation related to minors traveling with companions, said, “As minor-protection laws tighten in each country, the need for legal documentation such as family relation certificates and unaccompanied-parent travel consent letters is growing, and travelers should carefully check the documents required for entry and exit abroad so the trip can be safe and enjoyable.” She added, “Because legal documents used internationally must go through a complex process involving translation into each country's language, notarization and certification, help from a professional organization is needed.” Source: E2News, a global green-growth media outlet.

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• 13 디지틀조선일보 For Winter Vacation Trips Abroad, Don't Forget the Legal Document Minors Need — the 'Parental Travel Consent Letter' 2019-12-06

  December has arrived, and winter vacation — eagerly awaited by school-age children — is just around the corner. Every year, more families are planning overseas trips with their children or short-term overseas language camps for them during the vacation season. In particular, interest in month-long stays abroad has surged recently, as such trips allow children to learn not only the language but also the culture of the destination country, which many see as beneficial to their education.

  As for destinations, travel to Japan and Hong Kong — long the leading nearby destinations — has recently dropped sharply, with a growing shift toward Vietnam, Thailand, the Philippines, Guam, Saipan and other Southeast Asian and resort destinations. For parents of minor children who have this level of interest and planning underway for overseas travel, there is one matter that deserves particular attention.

  That is the legal document known as the parental travel consent letter. The parental travel consent letter is a document required when a minor under 18 travels abroad accompanied by one parent, or by a grandparent, other relative or acquaintance. As countries tighten minor-protection regulations to prevent international child crimes such as trafficking and abduction, the parental travel consent letter has become an essential item for overseas travel.

  December has arrived, and winter vacation — eagerly awaited by school-age children — is just around the corner. Every year, more families are planning overseas trips with their children or short-term overseas language camps for them during the vacation season. In particular, interest in month-long stays abroad has surged recently, as such trips allow children to learn not only the language but also the culture of the destination country, which many see as beneficial to their education.

  As for destinations, travel to Japan and Hong Kong — long the leading nearby destinations — has recently dropped sharply, with a growing shift toward Vietnam, Thailand, the Philippines, Guam, Saipan and other Southeast Asian and resort destinations. For parents of minor children who have this level of interest and planning underway for overseas travel, there is one matter that deserves particular attention: the legal document known as the parental travel consent letter.

  The parental travel consent letter is a document required when a minor under 18 travels abroad accompanied by one parent, or by a grandparent, other relative or acquaintance. As countries tighten minor-protection regulations to prevent international child crimes such as trafficking and abduction, the parental travel consent letter has become an essential item for overseas travel.

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• 12 내외뉴스통신 'Now You Can Travel Abroad With Your Kids Without Worry' 2019-05-20

  A one-click safety net: the unaccompanied-parent travel consent letter

  [Seoul = Naewae News Agency] By reporter Lim Ji-eun = These days, it's not hard to spot teenagers heading abroad at the international departure hall of Incheon Airport and elsewhere. The number of minors traveling overseas — for family trips, school trips, study abroad and more — continues to rise.

  There is no special legal restriction on minors traveling abroad, but getting swept up purely in the excitement of departure and missing important matters that need to be checked in advance can mean the frustration of being denied entry or exit at the airport before the trip even begins — so particular caution is warranted.

  Countries around the world are increasingly applying strict international minor-protection regulations to prevent international crimes such as child trafficking and abduction. As a result, the documentation requirements for minors' travel guarantees at entry and exit are also being tightened. In particular, the 'minor travel parental consent letter,' also known as the unaccompanied-parent travel consent letter, has become one of the most essential documents.

  The unaccompanied-parent travel consent letter is a document through which parents consent to a minor under 18 traveling abroad, taking up employment, or engaging in other legally relevant activities, including details such as the travel period, purpose, and the signature and seal of the consenting parent.

  The embassies of well-known resort destinations such as the Philippines, Vietnam and Guam have been notifying travelers of minor-related regulations under increasingly strict immigration control laws. Under these regulations, if the accompanying adult is a joint legal guardian of the minor, they must carry the relevant legal documentation. However, if the minor's companion is the mother alone, or is not a legal guardian at all (such as an aunt, grandmother or teacher), the companion must carry the unaccompanied-parent travel consent letter — proof that they have been granted authority by the minor's legal guardian — in order to enter or exit the country. Naturally, this document must be translated into English or the language of the destination country and go through notarization (apostille) and certification before it can be used internationally.

  An So-young, manager at Korea Integrated Civil Application Center, which specializes worldwide in documentation related to minors traveling with companions, said, “As minor-protection laws and international human rights laws tighten around the world, the need for legal documentation such as family relation certificates and unaccompanied-parent travel consent letters is growing, and with the number of minors traveling abroad without a parent rising sharply, travelers should carefully check the documents required for entry and exit abroad so the trip can be safe and enjoyable.” She added, “Because legal documents used internationally must go through a complex process involving translation into each country's language, notarization and certification, help from a professional organization is needed.”

  Meanwhile, Korea Integrated Civil Application Center Co., Ltd. also operates 'Baedal-ui Deungbon,' a service that allows fast, convenient bulk applications for property registration certificates, and an apostille service that processes apostilles for 118 countries worldwide quickly and conveniently, in addition to the parental travel consent letter service for children's safe overseas travel — offering a range of domestic and international civil-service solutions.

  Source: Naewae News Agency (http://www.nbnnews.co.kr)

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• 11 조선일보 Minors Traveling Abroad Must Not Forget the Parental Travel Consent Letter 2019-02-08

  Ms. A, 15, traveled on a backpacking trip to the United Kingdom during last year's winter vacation, but was denied entry at the immigration counter of a UK airport for failing to present a parental travel consent letter and for lacking a trustworthy adult guardian in the UK. She remained at the airport before being sent back home on a return flight.

  With winter vacation, the Lunar New Year holiday and spring break following one after another recently, many people are traveling abroad with their children. However, if travelers get swept up purely in the excitement of the trip and miss important matters that need to be checked in advance, what should be a safe, enjoyable overseas trip can end in the frustration of having to give it up and return home — so particular caution is needed.

  A parental travel consent letter is a form through which parents consent to a minor under 18 traveling abroad, taking up employment, or engaging in other legally relevant activities, including details such as the travel period, purpose, and the signature and seal of the consenting parent. It also establishes the responsibility to ensure the traveler returns home promptly once the travel period ends, as well as responsibility for any accidents that occur during the trip.

  As child abduction, trafficking and violations of children's rights have surged worldwide in recent years, many countries strongly require the parental travel consent letter alongside a basic certificate, family relation certificate and other documents. When a minor is unavoidably accompanied by a guardian other than a parent, or by only one parent, travelers must also carry documentation specifying the delegation of authority from the non-accompanying guardian and consent to the trip.

  Lee Young-woo, CEO of Korea Integrated Civil Application Center, a global civil-service proxy company, said, “As the number of overseas travelers accompanied by minors rises sharply, consumer harm cases stemming from failure to submit the required documentation are also occurring one after another.” He added, “To ensure a safe and enjoyable trip, travelers should carefully check the documents required for entry and exit abroad.”

  Korea Integrated Civil Application Center offers a global O2O platform service that allows users to handle the entire complex and demanding process of civil document services in one stop — from issuing various civil documents worldwide, to translation, notarization by proxy, Ministry of Foreign Affairs procedures (apostille, consular confirmation), embassy legalization and international shipping.

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• 10 세계일보 'When Minors Travel Alone, Be Sure to Carry a Parental Consent Letter' 2019-02-07

  Concerns Over Crimes Targeting Children Traveling Abroad / Forced Deportations Rising in the Philippines, Vietnam and Elsewhere / 'Failing to Carry Documents Can Mean Airport Detention and Other Trouble'

  As brutal crimes targeting children have surged worldwide in recent years, a growing number of countries are requiring a parental travel consent letter when minors travel abroad alone.

  On the 7th, Korea Integrated Civil Application Center reported that cases of minors being outright denied departure, or being forced to return home even after entering a country, are occurring one after another due to departing without a parental travel consent letter, and urged that minors traveling abroad be sure to obtain the parental travel consent letter — documentation certifying that a parent has consented to the trip. According to the center, it handled the proxy issuance of a total of 3,197 parental travel consent letters at the end of last year, a 60-fold increase from 2016 (50 cases).

  The parental travel consent letter is a legal document certifying that parents consent to a minor's overseas travel, and it can be easily obtained through Korea Integrated Civil Application Center. The document also specifies matters such as the responsibility to return home as soon as the travel period expires. A center official said, “Cases of travelers being detained at the airport while trying to enter countries such as the Philippines and Vietnam have recently become frequent.” The official added, “To avoid such trouble, travelers should always carry the document.”

  By reporter Kim Ra-yun (ryk@segye.com)

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• 9 중도일보 How Can Minors Traveling Abroad Without a Parent Avoid Entry Denial? 2018-08-01

  With summer vacation underway, more minors are traveling abroad. However, some who attempt to depart accompanied by an acquaintance or teacher rather than a parent have been denied entry, calling for caution.

  An elementary school student who attempted to enter a country with a friend's mother for sightseeing, and a middle school student who tried to enter with a pastor for a church English camp, were both denied entry — with one case resulting in the child being separated and held at a child protection center before being sent home.

  Such entry-denial cases stem from a rise worldwide in crimes targeting minors, including enticement, trafficking and parental child abduction, and without proper documentation, travelers may be denied entry not only by immigration authorities but also by airlines.

  So what documents should a minor traveling abroad without a parent prepare? The most representative are the unaccompanied-parent travel consent letter, including a family relation certificate, and a certified translation of financial guarantee documents.

  An official from 'Baedal-ui Minwon,' operated by Korea Integrated Civil Application Center, said, “The guarantee documents required when a minor enters or exits a country should be prepared with guidance from a professional organization.” The official added, “Baedal-ui Minwon offers a concierge service for translating and notarizing the unaccompanied-parent travel consent letter for countries around the world.”

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• 8 전자신문 What Essential Documents Do Minors Need for Overseas Travel? 2018-08-01

  With summer vacation and the holiday season underway, more travelers are taking family trips abroad, and the number of minors departing without their parents for camps or language training is also rising.

  However, as crimes targeting minors — including enticement, trafficking and parental child abduction — increase worldwide, many countries deny entry to travelers who lack guarantee documentation.

  In one actual case, an elementary school student who traveled abroad with a friend's mother for sightseeing was denied entry for lacking an unaccompanied-parent travel consent letter, and a student attending an English camp with a church missionary also faced the difficult situation of being denied entry and sent home after being separated and held at a child protection center.

  Recently, failing to have proper documentation can lead not only to entry denial but also to airlines refusing to allow boarding, making thorough preparation all the more necessary.

  The documents required for a minor traveling abroad without a parent to enter a country are the unaccompanied-parent travel consent letter and the family relation certificate. Since these documents only take legal effect once notarized according to the standards of the destination country, it is advisable to prepare them with guidance from a professional organization.

  An official from 'Baedal-ui Minwon' said, “Travelers need to check not only the documents required for a minor's entry and exit without a parent, but also the entry policies of the destination country in advance.” The official added, “With summer vacation underway, more people have been accessing Baedal-ui Minwon to use the unaccompanied-parent travel consent letter service.”

  Baedal-ui Minwon, the civil-service proxy solution operated by Korea Integrated Civil Application Center, also offers issuance and certified-translation concierge services for minors' family relation certificates and birth certificates, alongside the parental travel consent letter.

  Meanwhile, Baedal-ui Minwon, run by Korea Integrated Civil Application Center Co., Ltd. — selected in 2017 as a 'Hi-Seoul Brand,' recognizing outstanding small and medium-sized Seoul businesses — helps handle civil-service needs from around the world in one stop, easily and quickly, from certified translation and notarization concierge services to Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmation, embassy legalization and international shipping.

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• 7 Dailygrid Thorough Preparation Urged for Parental Travel Consent Letters and Other Entry/Exit Documents for Minors, as Entry Denials Surge 2018-08-01

  With summer vacation and the holiday season underway, the number of minors under 18 departing or planning to depart abroad without a parent, or with a companion other than a parent — for travel, pilgrimages or short-term mission trips — is surging.

  Amid this trend, thorough advance preparation is required, as failing to prepare the essential travel guarantee documents for minors' entry and exit can result in denial of entry abroad.

  As international crimes targeting minors, such as trafficking and abduction, have become increasingly sophisticated worldwide, there is a growing trend of requiring certified translations of the unaccompanied-parent travel consent letter, including a family relation certificate, and a financial guarantee letter when minors enter or exit a country. These documents are required even for destinations familiar to Koreans, such as the Philippines, Vietnam, the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada and Australia.

  When a minor travels abroad accompanied by both legal guardians, only a family relation certificate is required. In this case, the family relation certificate — which can only be issued in Korean — must be translated into English or the language of the destination country and go through notarization before it takes effect. When a minor travels alone or with a companion who is not a parent, a notarized unaccompanied-parent travel consent letter must also be carried.

  In response, 'Baedal-ui Minwon,' a global O2O civil-service proxy company, offers a service for submitting domestic civil documents abroad, or submitting overseas civil documents domestically or to another foreign country.

  Through Baedal-ui Minwon, travelers can more conveniently obtain the guarantee documents needed for travel worldwide — from issuing domestic and international civil documents, to certified-translation concierge services, Ministry of Foreign Affairs consular confirmation and apostille, and embassy legalization, all in one stop.

  A Baedal-ui Minwon official said, “If you are planning your children's overseas travel during the vacation or holiday season, it is essential to check in advance the documents and procedures required for entry and exit in the destination country.” The official added, “We hope travelers will avoid inconvenience at entry and exit by preparing documents such as the parental travel consent letter and financial guarantee letter, including a certified translation concierge service for the family relation certificate arranged through a professional organization.”

  Meanwhile, Korea Integrated Civil Application Center Co., Ltd., which runs the Baedal-ui Minwon business, has branch offices in Asia, Southeast Asia, the Middle East and South America and continues to expand its network. In 2017, it was recognized with an 'Outstanding Enterprise Certification' from the City of Seoul and selected as a 'Hi-Seoul Brand' by the Seoul Business Agency (SBA).

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• 6 세계일보 Korea Integrated Civil Application Center Co., Ltd. Offers Overseas Travel Document Solutions Through 'Baedal-ui Minwon' 2018-08-01

  With the summer vacation travel season in full swing, more people are heading abroad. This is also a period when the number of minors under 18 traveling abroad for English camps, volunteer work, sightseeing and other experiences is surging.

  Whether to build independence or due to circumstances, more minors are also traveling abroad alone without a parent, or with a third party — and there are essential matters that need to be prepared in advance before departure.

  Documents related to minors' overseas travel, such as the parental travel consent letter and financial guarantee letter, are representative examples, and cases of entry denial due to failing to prepare the parental travel consent letter in particular are occurring frequently.

  As international crimes targeting minors have become rampant recently, many countries have introduced document-verification procedures — such as requiring a parental travel consent letter — at entry and exit for minors, in order to prevent such crimes. As a result, failing to have the proper documents can cause serious problems, including denial not only by immigration authorities but also by airlines at the departure airport, so careful attention to checking and preparing the relevant documents is essential.

  Furthermore, because these documents must be submitted as legal papers to a foreign country, they require a complex process — not only translation, but also certification by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or consular authentication by an embassy — so it is advisable to seek help from a professional organization rather than handling it individually.

  In response, Korea Integrated Civil Application Center Co., Ltd. offers a range of civil-service proxy solutions, including documents for minors' overseas travel, through 'Baedal-ui Minwon.' Baedal-ui Minwon handles a comprehensive range of civil services, including certified-translation concierge services and Ministry of Foreign Affairs/embassy legalization and apostille-related civil procedures.

  A Korea Integrated Civil Application Center Co., Ltd. official said, “The guarantee documents required when a minor enters or exits a country — including a certified-translation concierge service for the minor's family relation certificate, an unaccompanied-parent travel consent letter and a financial guarantee letter — can be submitted to the destination country with guidance from a professional organization.” The official added, “We hope travelers will check each country's differing entry policies and prepare the relevant documents in advance to be ready for unexpected situations.”

  Meanwhile, Korea Integrated Civil Application Center Co., Ltd. currently operates branch offices in Asia, Southeast Asia, the Middle East and South America, building a global network and expanding its business. In 2017, it was recognized as an outstanding company, selected as a 'Hi-Seoul Brand,' recognizing outstanding small and medium-sized Seoul businesses.

  Detailed information on the guarantee documents and civil-service procedures required for overseas travel can be found on Korea Integrated Civil Application Center's official website.

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• 5 중앙일보 'Be Sure to Check Before Planning Your Spring Break Trip' 2018-02-19

  With spring break now just a month away, Canada's foreign affairs department has issued a safety advisory for families planning to travel — covering matters such as minor children's travel consent letters and travel insurance.

  The department noted that many students and families travel to warm destinations such as Mexico and the Caribbean during spring break, and advised travelers to take particular care with safety while abroad.

  It first urged travelers, when choosing a destination, to visit the department's travel advisory website (Travel.gc.ca) to check local laws, customs, climate, health risks and other information for safe travel, as well as essential information related to entry and exit for the destination country. Because this information is updated regularly, it advised visiting the site not only before spring break but before any departure.

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• 4 KNS뉴스통신 'Entry and Exit Requirements Tighten for Children's Overseas Travel — Unaccompanied-Parent Travel Consent Letter a Must' 2017-03-30

  As May, which brings the 'golden holiday,' approaches, more parents are planning overseas training programs, experiences and trips for their children's valuable experiences — and a warning has gone out about the entry and exit documents that must be prepared, since incomplete documentation can lead to entry denial.

  In an actual case from Korea Integrated Civil Application Center, Ms. A of Yangcheon-gu, Seoul, planned an overseas backpacking trip in February with neighbors from the same apartment complex, their children and an English conversation teacher. Despite their busy schedules, Ms. A and her neighbors, wanting a great experience for their children, finished booking rental cars and hotels and went to the airport on departure day to see them off. Shortly after, however, they received devastating news: entry was denied because there was no documentation whatsoever for travel by a minor without a parent or legal guardian.

  Countries around the world are now strictly applying international minor-protection regulations to prevent international crimes such as child trafficking and abduction. As a result, the documentation requirements for minors' travel guarantees at entry and exit are also tightening. In particular, the 'minor travel parental consent letter,' also known as the unaccompanied-parent travel consent letter, has become the most essential document.

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• 3 데이터넷 'Minors Must Carry a Family Relation Certificate and Unaccompanied-Parent Travel Consent Letter at Entry and Exit' 2017-07-03

  As the summer vacation season kicks into full gear, sales of travel packages are surging. This year in particular, sales of group overseas travel packages have jumped sharply, as more travelers — not just singles but families — head abroad together.

  Gmarket analyzed travel product sales trends over the month starting May 26 and found that international flight ticket sales rose 90% year over year, while hotel bookings for Guam, Saipan and Palau jumped 700%. Popular online shopping platforms Tmonster and Auction also reported that overseas travel package sales rose 848% year over year, with international flight sales up roughly 13-fold.

  Parents planning to travel abroad with their minor children this year through group overseas travel packages should be sure to prepare the legal documentation required for minors' entry and exit, in order to avoid problems that could arise at the border.

  To prevent international crimes such as trafficking and abduction targeting minors, countries around the world are strongly requiring travel guarantee documents such as a family relation certificate and unaccompanied-parent travel consent letter for minors' entry and exit. Travelers must carry these documents when entering or exiting popular destinations such as Hawaii, Guam and Boracay, as well as the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia and elsewhere. The embassy websites of these countries currently state that entry or exit may be denied to minors who do not carry the relevant documentation.

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• 2 경제신문 디지털 타임스 'Have You Prepared the Unaccompanied-Parent Travel Consent Letter for Your Child's Overseas Trip?' 2017-03-31

  With May — Family Month, coinciding with the golden holiday — approaching, many parents are planning overseas training programs, experiences and trips for their children. However, some travelers, absorbed in trip planning, fail to check the document requirements for entry and exit in advance, resulting in harm.

  On the 5th, Mr. Ahn went through security at Incheon Airport to travel abroad with his 12-year-old niece. However, Mr. Ahn and his niece were denied departure — because they did not carry the 'minor travel parental consent letter,' the travel guarantee document needed to prove their relationship. Mr. Ahn ultimately had to postpone his travel plans in order to obtain the document.

  Countries around the world are now strictly applying international minor-protection regulations to prevent international crimes such as child trafficking and abduction. As a result, the documentation requirements for minors' travel guarantees at entry and exit are also tightening. In particular, the 'minor travel parental consent letter,' also known as the unaccompanied-parent travel consent letter, has become the most essential document.

  Embassies around the world — including those of the Philippines, Vietnam, Guam, Saipan, the United Kingdom, Canada and South American countries — have posted notices on minor-related regulations under increasingly strict immigration control laws. Under these regulations, if the accompanying companion is a joint legal guardian of the minor, they must carry the relevant legal documentation. However, if the companion is not the minor's parent or legal guardian, the companion must carry the unaccompanied-parent travel consent letter — proof of authority delegated by the minor's legal guardian.

  Each embassy's notices clearly state that entry or exit may be denied if the required documents are insufficient. However, insufficient publicity of these changes by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and related companies has led to a considerable number of harm cases.

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• 1 KNS뉴스통신 'Take Care When Traveling Abroad With a Minor' — Entry Denials Rise Due to Incomplete Documentation 2017-03-08

  ["Take Care When Traveling Abroad With a Minor"... Entry Denials Rise Due to Incomplete Documentation] Early last month, Ms. P prepared to travel with her 12-month-old baby. However, what stopped her after a smooth departure was Philippine immigration screening. The immigration officer denied entry, citing the need for supporting documentation to prove the family relationship since Ms. P and her child had different surnames, and the inability to confirm whether Ms. P's spouse had consented to the trip with the child.

  In this way, countries around the world — including popular destinations like the Philippines and Vietnam — are strictly applying minor-protection regulations to prevent international crimes such as trafficking and abduction targeting minors. As a result, the travel guarantee documentation requirements for minors' entry and exit are also becoming stricter, and even when traveling with one's own child, incomplete legal documentation proving the relationship can lead to entry denial.

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