Document background
The Affidavit of Consent to Travel Abroad is a mandatory legal requirement in the Philippines for minors traveling internationally without one or both parents. This document emerged from the need to protect children from trafficking and ensure proper documentation of parental consent for international travel. It must be executed before a notary public and typically includes detailed information about the minor, the parent/guardian giving consent, travel details, and accompanying persons. The requirement is enforced under various Philippine laws including the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act and specific Bureau of Immigration regulations. The document is scrutinized at immigration checkpoints and may require additional authentication from the Department of Foreign Affairs depending on the destination country's requirements. Without this affidavit, Philippine immigration authorities may deny a minor's departure from the country.
