Is a notarised consent letter necessary for traveling to Thailand with my son who has a different surname?

Mar 14, 2024
8 months ago
Dahnill *********
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I’ve spent hours trying to research and tried to call the UK Thai embassy multiple times- the phone just rings and rings for hours!

Travelling to Thailand Solo with my son- we have different surnames, I always carry his birth certificate and never had any issues. Would a consent letter from his father be sufficient or does this need to be notary stamped and legalised through the embassy?
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The traveler is seeking clarification about the necessity of a consent letter for traveling to Thailand with their son, who has a different surname. While it's typically advised to carry a notarized consent letter from the other parent to avoid issues at customs or immigration, comments suggest that while it's not legally required by the Thai authorities, having it can provide peace of mind during travel.
Bob **********
Without the same surname I would definitely hit a notarized letter from the other parent
John *******
If he is 16 and over no problem.
Dahnill *********
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@John ******
he’s 11 :-(
Michael ********
Best to carry a notarised letter signed by the other parent just in case. It doesnt need to be certified by embassy.

I travelled many countries with just me and my son and never got asked once but you are supposed to travel with one
Dahnill *********
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@Michael *******
thank you!
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