CHILD TRAVEL CONSENT · ONTARIO
Can a child travel consent letter be done online in Ontario?
We confirm this for your situation.
Depending on how the letter is used, it is offered as a commissioned declaration (possible by video) or a witnessed letter (in person). We confirm which before you book.
- Travel details
- Government photo ID
- Drafted letter
Recommended, not required. A consent letter is recommended by the Government of Canada but is not a legal requirement. The destination country's border officials decide what they accept.
What is travel consent?
A consent-to-travel letter is a document in which a parent or guardian consents to a child travelling, often with only one parent or another adult. Border officials frequently request it. We commission the letter so it is sworn or affirmed before a commissioner.
Common uses
- A child travelling with one parent
- A child travelling with a guardian or relative
- International trips requiring proof of consent
Where it's available
- Ontario: online — live; in person available. Ontario details
- British Columbia: online — coming soon; in person available. British Columbia details
- Alberta: online — planned. Alberta details
- New Brunswick: online — planned. New Brunswick details
Common situations
- Consent — child with one parent — Consent for a child travelling with only one parent.
- Consent — child with a guardian — Consent for a child travelling with a non-parent.
This page is general information, not legal advice. Acceptance of any document is always the receiving organization's decision. Prices shown exclude applicable tax unless stated.