What do I need to travel?

Question

I am taking my best friends child to Morelia, Mexico. We are traveling by air from Tijuana to Morelia. What kind of paperwork do we need?

Answer 1

you will need a passport and ID, plus proof that this child is a US citizen, and just to be safe, a letter from the mother saying that the child is suppose to be with you and she gives you permission to travel with the child

Answer 2

Passport and ID

Answer 3

hmmm green card

Answer 4

both of you will need a passport, yes even the child it is the law;

Did you know that a child departing the United States and traveling with only one parent, a guardian, grandparents or other adults, must have written and notarized permission from both birth parents or legal guardians to enter many countries, even on a cruise ship's shore excursions,

All the airlines follow this protocol. The US Airways website confirms that they enforce this during the check-in process with the posted rule: "If adult passengers do not have the proper documents, as defined by the U.S. Department of State guidelines, boarding is denied in order to comply with international regulations and the foreign immigration process."  

Permission To Travel Letter  

A consular officer at the U.S. Office of Children's Issues ( 888/407-4747) verified that today many countries require a Permission to Travel letter with parents' notarized signatures, plus identification for the child (certified birth certificate or passport), and that both are essential. Consular Information Sheets issued by the U. S. Department of State (which does not make these regulations) often carry this warning:  "In an effort to prevent international child abduction, many governments have initiated procedures at entry/exit points. #  These often include requiring documentary evidence of relationship and permission for the child's travel from the parent(s) or legal guardian if not present.  Having such documentation on hand, even if not required, may facilitate entry/departure." #