MinorClearPass is an international travel authorisation document intended to support cross-border travel involving minors in specific circumstances. It applies when a child is travelling alone, travelling with only one legal guardian, or travelling with an accompanying adult who is not a legal guardian.
Obtain a parental consent document through MinorClearPass here.
In these situations, airlines and border authorities in many countries may require written confirmation that all legal guardians have consented to the child’s travel. MinorClearPass provides a structured document that records this consent in a clear and consistent manner.
Legal and administrative context
International travel involving minors is subject to additional scrutiny due to child protection regulations. Authorities may be required to verify that a child’s travel arrangements are lawful and authorised by those who hold legal responsibility.
MinorClearPass is intended to function as supporting documentation by setting out declared guardianship information and confirming consent for a specific journey and travel period.
Circumstances covered by MinorClearPass
A MinorClearPass may be required or requested when a child is:
- travelling internationally without a legal guardian
- travelling with only one of multiple legal guardians
- travelling with an adult who does not have legal guardianship
Such circumstances may include travel with relatives, family acquaintances, organised groups, or designated accompanying adults.
Presentation to airlines and border authorities
Airlines may request documentation confirming guardian consent before permitting a minor to board an international flight under certain conditions. Border and immigration authorities may also request such documentation as part of routine exit or entry procedures.
As requirements differ between jurisdictions and carriers, travellers are responsible for ensuring that appropriate documentation is available. MinorClearPass is designed to be readable and understandable across different countries and administrative systems.
Issuance via the official website
MinorClearPass is issued through MinorClearPass.com, which serves as the official website for application and document issuance. The application process requires the submission of accurate information relating to the child, legal guardianship, accompanying persons, and travel details.
Once the application has been completed, the document is issued electronically and delivered by email.
Information contained in the document
The MinorClearPass document includes:
- identification details of the child
- declared legal guardianship information
- details of any accompanying adult
- travel itinerary and applicable dates
- a written declaration confirming consent for the stated journey
The document is issued in English and in the selected local language to support use by authorities in both departure and destination countries.
Signing and use during travel
After issuance, the MinorClearPass must be printed and signed prior to travel.
The document must be:
- signed by all legal guardians, or by the sole legal guardian where applicable
- signed by two independent witnesses
- completed using handwritten signatures
The signed document should be carried throughout the journey, as it may be requested at check-in, boarding, passport control, or border inspections.
Validity and scope
A MinorClearPass is valid only for the journey and travel period specified in the document. It is intended as supplementary documentation and does not replace passports, visas, or other travel documents required by law.
Applicants are advised to complete the process in advance of travel to allow sufficient time for review and signing.
Supporting transparent international travel
By recording guardian consent in a standardised format, MinorClearPass supports clearer communication between families, airlines, and authorities. This may help reduce delays or misunderstandings during international travel involving minors.
For journeys involving minors under specific conditions, obtaining a MinorClearPass is an appropriate and responsible preparatory measure.