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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Parental Consent Affidavit to travel with a minor?
South Africa Law requires that minor children have certain documentation with them when they travel to, from or in South Africa.
In all circumstances, an Unabridged Birth Certificate (“UBC”) for the minor child is needed. An Unabridged Birth Certificate is supposed to contain the details of both parents.
It may contain information about legal guardians (appointed by the Courts) or adoptive parents too.
When a minor child is not travelling with both people named on the Unabridged Birth Certificate, it is required by Law that the person(s) that is NOT travelling with the child sign a Parental Consent Affidavit (“PCA”).
A Parental Consent Affidavit confirms that the minor is permitted to travel by the person(s) that is not with them.
What supporting documents need to go with the Parental Consent Affidavit?
You will need different supporting documents in different circumstances.
Minor accompanied by both parents |
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Minor travelling with one parent(where parents are neither divorced nor is travelling parent widowed) |
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Minor travelling with one parent(who is divorced or legally separated and who has been granted full parental responsibilities and rights (previously called ―sole custody) or full legal guardianship in respect of the minor) |
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Minor travelling with one parent(who is divorced or legally separated and who has been granted specific parental responsibilities and rights (previously called ―joint custody) or legal guardianship in respect of the minor) |
Note: Where the accompanying parent presents a Parental Consent Affidavit and both parents’ names on the Unabridged Birth Certificate correspond with the names on the Parental Consent Affidavit and the travelling parent’s passport, a court granting specific parental responsibilities and rights or joint legal guardianship may be dispensed with. |
Minor travelling with one parent(who is a widow or widower) |
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Orphaned minor(where no formal order of guardianship or adoption has been granted as yet) |
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Minor travelling with a person who is not his or her biological parent |
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Minor travelling with their adoptive parent(s) |
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Unaccompanied Minor(this category includes a minor accompanied by another minor) |
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Do I need a Parental Consent Affidavit to travel with a minor?
Use a Parental Consent Affidavit when a minor child is travelling to or from South Africa with one or no parents or guardians.
How do I make my Parent Consent Affidavit into and formal Affidavit?
Once you have your Parental Consent Affidavit document from iLawyer it must be “commissioned” by a Commissioner of Oaths (or equivalent officer outside of South Africa) or notarised by a Notary Public. When an affidavit is “commissioned”, the Commission of Oath confirms that the person signing the document (the “deponent”) has confirmed that the information in the affidavit is true. In South Africa, you can find a Commissioner of Oaths at any Police Station. Outside of South Africa, you can usually find a Commissioner of Oaths at a South Africa Embassy or Mission.
How do I get a Parental Consent Affidavit to travel with a minor made for me?
You can make a Parental Consent Affidavit to travel with a minor with iLawyer right now.
Click the CREATE DOCUMENT NOW button at the top of this page to start building your high quality customised Parental Consent Affidavit to travel with a minor.
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