Minor traveling with grandparents. What do they need?

Question: I have a minor that wants to travel to Mexico with my parents. What do I need to do for her to travel with them?

Answer: First of all, the minor will need a valid passport in order to travel to Mexico and return to the United States. You can access complete instructions by clicking the link below.

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Also, you should provide the minor's grandparents with a notarized consent form granting them permission to travel with the minor and authoring medical treatment if necessary. Click the link below for a form you can use.

Parental Consent Form for Travel with Minor

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