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Parental Consent for Minor Travel Abroad
When one parent travels abroad with their child without the other parent, a written consent from the staying parent is required, authenticated by a notary. Many countries require this document at border control to prevent international child abduction. The notarial authentication gives the document international legal validity.
What is notarial parental consent for minor travel?
Parental consent authentication is a notarial signature authentication under the Notaries Law, 1976 (חוק הנוטריונים, תשל״ו-1976), where the parent who stays in the country signs a consent document before a notary. The notary certifies that the parent appeared in person, identified themselves with an ID or passport, and signed willingly with full understanding. The document includes the child's details, both parents' details, travel destination, and dates.
When do you need parental consent for minor travel?
- One parent traveling abroad with the child without the other parent
- Child traveling abroad with grandparent, uncle/aunt, or non-parent escort
- Divorced parents — when one parent wants to take the child out of the country
- Flights with a child whose surname differs from the accompanying parent
- Summer camps or educational programs abroad
- Medical treatment abroad with one parent
- Airline or destination country immigration authority requirements
How does the process work?
- Contact us with the child's details, both parents' info, destination, and dates — we prepare the consent document
- The consenting parent schedules an office visit or requests a notary home visit — must appear in person
- Bring a valid ID card or passport + the child's passport
- The notary verifies the parent understands the consent and signs willingly
- The notary authenticates the signature with an official notarial stamp
- If needed — court apostille for international recognition (41 ₪ government fee + 150 ₪ processing)
Required documents
- Valid ID card or passport of the signing parent
- Child's valid passport
- Child's birth certificate (recommended)
- Travel details — destination, dates, details of the parent/escort traveling with the child
How much does it cost?
Parental consent authentication: 197 ₪ for the first signer (one parent), 77 ₪ per additional copy. If both parents sign — 197 + 77 = 274 ₪. All prices before VAT (18%). Tariffs fixed by the Notaries Regulations.
Fees are regulated and cannot be changed.
How to get the service?
Office visit
Schedule an appointment and bring the documents and ID. No additional cost beyond the authentication fee.
Notary home visit
The notary comes to you — especially convenient with small children. 645 ₪/hour + travel expenses per Regulations Item 9.
Why BEITON & Co?
- We prepare the consent document for you — just send us the details
- High availability — evenings and Fridays too, ideal before an urgent flight
- Notary home visits — no need to drag children to the office
- Quick response — within minutes via WhatsApp
- Apostille handling — if the destination country requires it
- Extensive experience — hundreds of minor travel consents per year
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does minor travel consent authentication cost?
197 ₪ for the first parent, 77 ₪ per additional copy. If both parents sign — 274 ₪. Before VAT (18%).
Does the parent have to appear in person?
Yes. Signature authentication requires the physical presence of the parent before the notary. This is a legal requirement.
What if the other parent refuses to consent?
In case of refusal, you must apply to the Family Court for an order permitting the child to leave the country. The notary cannot authenticate without consent.
Is an apostille needed on the consent?
Depends on the destination. Hague Convention countries recognize Israeli apostille. We handle the apostille too — 41 ₪ government fee + 150 ₪ processing.
How long is the consent valid?
The consent is valid for the period specified in it. It can be written for a specific trip (exact dates) or a general consent for a defined period.
Does the consent need to be translated?
Recommended — especially if the destination country doesn't read Hebrew. We also provide notarial translation of the consent to English or another language.
What should the consent document include?
Both parents' details, child's details, escort details, travel destination, dates, and the consent statement. We prepare the document for you.
Need parental consent for minor travel?
Send the travel details via WhatsApp — we'll prepare the document and schedule a quick appointment. Urgent service available before flights.