See what documents a child needs to travel to or from the US alone or with a parent or relative. Non-US citizen children traveling to the US.Minor children may be able to travel to another country without either one of their parents. A consent form (DS-3053) must be filled out for each passport when only one parent is present. It must be notarized. There are forms you can download and sign for this. Send them with POAs, insurance cards, and this form. For minors: Under 16 years of age, both parents must be present and provide official consent. If both parents cannot be present, go to travel.state. The intention of this letter is to provide consent for a minor child to travel without the company of both legal parents.