Main Purposes and Uses (examples)
presentation at immigration checkpoints when a minor travels alone, airline unaccompanied minor (UM) service applications, proof of guardianship when a child travels with grandparents or relatives, child accompaniment checks at international transfers and entry screening, participation in language programs, school trips and exchange programs abroad, enrollment in summer camps and sports or arts camps abroad, short-term study abroad and homestay placement for minors, proof of parental consent for visa applications (the U.S. and other countries), parental consent checks for a minor's passport issuance or renewal, clarifying sole-custody travel for children of divorced or separated parents, consent for a child's travel abroad for medical treatment, chaperone verification for children competing in international sports events and contests, guardian consent checks for minors boarding cruises, temporary guardianship or foster care confirmation during stays abroad etc..