What do I need to know about traveling to Canada with minor children?
- Whether flying or driving, if a minor child is crossing into Canada without one or both of their custodial parents, they need a letter of authorization from their parent(s) saying they’re allowed to enter Canada https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/minor-children-travelling-canada.html
- A minor child travelling without one or both custodial parents must still have the right identification (a passport if flying, or a birth certificate, passport, passport card, or NEXUS card if driving) on top of this letter of authorization
- It is recommended that this letter of authorization be notarized
