Travelling with children

Child protection is a high priority for the UK Border Agency, and UK/Austrian border officials are especially vigilant in the case of minors (i.e. children under 18) on their own or in the company of adults who are not their parents or legal guardians.

In view of this we have prepared a sample letter of consent that can be downloaded and completed by the parents/legal guardians of EU citizen minors who intend to travel to the UK alone or in the company of adults who are not their parents or legal guardians. Carrying a letter of consent is a precautionary measure recommended by the UK and Austrian authorities. It does not, however, automatically guarantee the problem-free movement of minors.