Child Travel Consent — Notarized in the UAE
When a child travels with one parent, a relative, or a guardian, airlines and immigration authorities frequently ask for written consent from the other parent — notarized.
It is usually the last thing anyone thinks of, and it is discovered at the worst moment. This can be completed entirely remotely.
Tell us the travel date first
Put it in your first message, before anything else.
Our turnaround is 1–2 working days from the moment we have everything from you — and the working week here runs Monday to Saturday. If you are flying in three days, that is usually fine. If you are flying tomorrow, tell us now rather than after you have paid.
Requirements differ by destination
Tell us which country the child is travelling to. What the destination expects — the wording, whether it must also be translated, whether it needs attestation to be recognised there — differs from country to country, and it is far easier to get right at the start than after a document has been prepared.
Also tell us:
- Who the child is travelling with — one parent, a relative, a guardian, or unaccompanied
- Whether the airline or the embassy has given you specific requirements. If they handed you a list, send us a photograph of it.
What we will ask you for
- Passport copy of the parent giving consent
- Emirates ID, where the notarization route requires one
- Passport copy of the child
- Birth certificate of the child (translated if not in Arabic or English)
- Passport copy of the person the child is travelling with
- Travel dates, destination country, and flight details
- Any requirements the airline or embassy has specified
The consent letter itself has to name the child exactly as their passport shows, give their date of birth and passport number, and state the destination, the flight details and the full name of whoever is travelling with them. We make sure all of that is included — we just need the details.
What this document is not
This is consent for a journey. It does not decide custody, and it does not change any custody arrangement. If the other parent does not agree, or there is a dispute about the child, this is not the document — that is a matter for a lawyer.
How it works
You tell us what you need — message us and share the travel date first.
We confirm your price and document list — in writing, before anything is paid.
We prepare and coordinate — including translation and submission to a licensed private notary.
You receive your notarized document — by email, 1–2 working days from the moment we have all your documents.
Processed through official UAE systems
Your document is notarized by a licensed private notary through the official judicial systems in the UAE — Dubai Courts, the Ministry of Justice, or the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department. Nuhuj coordinates the process; the notarization is performed by the licensed notary.
Frequently asked questions
Does my child need a consent letter to travel from the UAE?
It depends on the airline and the destination. Many ask for one when a child travels without both parents. If you have been told you need one, we can coordinate it.
Both parents are travelling. Do we still need it?
Usually not — it is normally required when a child travels without one or both parents. Check with your airline, and if they ask for it, we can arrange it.
The other parent is abroad. Can they still sign?
Verification with the notary is completed by video call, so they do not need to be in the UAE.
Will it be accepted in the destination country?
Inside the UAE it is notarized through the official system. If the destination also requires the document to be recognised there, that usually means attestation — tell us the country at the start.
Do I need an Emirates ID?
Not always. Notarization through Dubai Courts requires a valid Emirates ID. Other routes accept a passport. Which one applies depends on your situation, the emirate and the document — tell us and we will confirm exactly what is needed, and the exact price, before you pay anything.
How long does it take?
1–2 working days from the moment we have all your documents. If you have a flight booked, tell us the date first and we will confirm whether it is achievable before you pay.
What language is the document issued in?
Arabic. Bilingual translation of one page is included in the price; each additional translated page is AED 150.
Flight booked and need this sorted?
Tell us the travel date first, then describe the situation. We will confirm the price, the document list, and whether your timeline is achievable — before you pay anything.