Can a 16-year-old travel alone internationally?

Question

I am 16 and getting ready to travel to France alone. Somone told my mom last week that as a minor I could not travel alone to other countries so she was going to have to take me other there herself. I have never heard this before so I was wondering if anyone knew for sure. Can I travel alone?

Answer 1

Yes you can. It would be better to have a letter from your Mom giving you permission just in case you get questions - though this is not really very likely.

Answer 2

You definately can.

I travelled to Belgium alone when I was only 11, and then again last year when I was 14. The first time my mom paid the airline service to have someone accompany me to the flight and off the flight, but last year I did it alone and it wasn't bad at all.