Ensure smooth travel with the necessary documents

When planning or preparing for a trip to any destination don’t forget to check the travel regulations that apply to the country of departure and destination.  Make sure that you have all the necessary and valid documentation required for adult and young travelers.

For children traveling abroad, it is always necessary to check the country exit and entry requirements. Some destinations may require the display of a passport, whereas travel within the European Union, Schengen and Greece may only require an identification card.

Flights within Greece simply require the display of an identification card (if the child is over 12 years old) or a health card with a photo or birth certificate.

In general, the following documents may be requested for travel: 

• ID card
• Passport
• Visa
• Residency permit

Note: For specific information on your destination, please refer to the competent authorities of your departure and arrival countries.

In the event that a child is traveling with a parent, it is recommended to present a Declaration (validated by a Public Authority such as the Citizen Service Center (KEP), or by gov.gr) stating the consent of the other parent for the trip.

If a person other than a parent is accompanying the child  it is recommended to present a Declaration (validated by a Public Authority such as Citizen Service Center (KEP), or by gov.gr) signed either by one parent or by both parents ( or the responsible exerciser or exercisers of parental care) which will expressly certify the relationship of the companion with the child and declare consent for the trip. 

For international flights, the Declaration (or some other document which should be in English) may be mandatory, for this reason we recommend that you contact the competent authorities of your country of departure and arrival, as the travel documents are the responsibility of the passenger.

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