Declaration for a childs travel abroad

When traveling abroad with a child without an accompanying adult or only with one parent, a written declaration from one or both parents (depending on the situation) is required. This declaration is important to ensure the protection of the child and to prevent possible issues at the border. In Bulgaria, the declaration must be notarized.

Main Steps for Preparing a Declaration for a Child's Travel Abroad:

    Document Preparation:

        The document can be drafted freely or a template can be used, which can be found on the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bulgaria or on the websites of notaries.

    Content of the Declaration:

        Full names and personal identification numbers (PIN) of the child.

        Full names and PIN of the parents/guardians.

        Details of the person accompanying the child (if necessary), including full names, PIN, and relationship to the child.

        Details of the trip (destination, duration of travel, purpose of travel, etc.).

        Signatures of the parents/guardians.

    Notarization:

        Parents must visit a notary to notarize the declaration. The notary will require personal documents from the parents and the child's birth certificate to verify the legal relationship between them.

    Additional Documents:

        Depending on the requirements of the specific country to which the child will travel, other documents may also be necessary, such as a visa, health insurance, etc. Check the requirements of the relevant country's consulate in advance.

Sample Declaration

Here is a sample declaration for a child's travel abroad:

DECLARATION

We, the undersigned:

    (Parent 1's Name), PIN: (Parent 1's PIN), ID card No: (ID card number), issued on: (issue date), by: (issuing authority);

    (Parent 2's Name), PIN: (Parent 2's PIN), ID card No: (ID card number), issued on: (issue date), by: (issuing authority),

acting as the parents of:

(Child's Name), PIN: (Child's PIN), born on: (date of birth), in (place of birth),

DECLARE that we give our consent for our child (Child's Name) to travel abroad, accompanied by (Accompanying Person's Name), PIN: (Accompanying Person's PIN), ID card No: (ID card number), issued on: (issue date), by: (issuing authority).

The travel will take place from (departure date) to (return date), with the destination being (country and city/cities).

The purpose of the travel is (purpose of travel).

Date: ___________

Signatures:

(Parent 1's Name) (Parent 2's Name)

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**Prohibition of Leaving the Country for a Child at Risk of Being Illegally Taken Abroad**

According to Article 32, paragraph 1, letter "b" of Regulation (EU) 2018/1862 of the European Parliament and of the Council of November 28, 2018, on the establishment, functioning, and use of the Schengen Information System (SIS) in the field of police cooperation and judicial cooperation in criminal matters, amending and repealing Council Decision 2007/533/JHA and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1986/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council and Commission Decision 2010/261/EU (OJ L 312/56 of December 7, 2018).

1. The district court at the child's current address considers requests for a prohibition on leaving the country for a child when there is a specific and evident risk of illegal removal of the child by a parent, guardian, or relative.

2. It is illegal to remove a child with a habitual residence in the Republic of Bulgaria in violation of the right to effectively exercise parental rights and duties acquired under a decision, law, or agreement.

3. The proceedings begin at the request of a parent, guardian, or custodian. The court hears the other parent unless they appear without valid reasons. The court may, on its initiative, collect evidence.

4. The court immediately informs the border control authorities of the Ministry of Interior about the initiated proceedings. Until the court decision comes into force, the child may only leave the country by court order.

5. The court announces its decision within 14 days from the initiation of the case, and the prohibition on leaving the country may last for up to one year. The court may allow the provisional enforcement of the decision made.

6. The prohibition on leaving the country may be lifted by a decision of the district court at the request of a parent, guardian, or custodian if evidence is presented that the risk of illegal removal of the child has ceased. The court considers the request for lifting and informs the competent authorities.

This declaration provides the necessary legal protection and facilitates the border crossing process by ensuring that the child's travel is permitted and approved by their parents or guardians.