Your child's travel permit, ready in about 20 minutes
Notarized consent from the parent who is not traveling, accepted by Guatemala's immigration authority. If a parent lives abroad, they can sign before a notary near them.
At a glance
- Presented to
- Guatemala's immigration authority and airlines
- Signed by
- The parent not traveling; both if the child travels with another adult
- Time
- About 20 minutes
- Fees
- From Q450
Key facts
- Service
- Notarized travel permit (carta poder) for a minor leaving Guatemala
- Signed by
- The parent who is not traveling; both parents if the child travels with another adult or alone
- Documents
- Parents' IDs, the child's passport and the companion's ID
- Time
- About 20 minutes
- Fees
- From Q450
Which permit you need
Traveling with one parent
The parent who is not traveling signs, authorizing travel with the other parent.
With grandparents or another adult
Both parents sign, authorizing travel with that person.
Traveling alone
Both parents sign. Also check the airline's unaccompanied minor rules.
Traveling with both parents
No permit is needed.
Documents you need
- Sign before a Guatemalan notary in your city, with no apostille or translation.
- Or before a local notary public, with an apostille and, if needed, a sworn translation in Guatemala.
- Send us a scan first so we can review it.
- Both parents' DPI.
- The child's valid passport.
- ID of the person traveling with the child.
- About 20 minutes at our office in Zona 10.
From Q450
Includes drafting and notarial authorization. The final amount is confirmed by WhatsApp before your appointment.
Some destination countries require additional documents. Check their requirements in advance.
Book my appointmentFrequently asked questions
What is a travel permit for a minor in Guatemala?
A notarized authorization by which the parent who is not traveling consents to the child leaving Guatemala, with the other parent, with another adult or alone. In Guatemala it is called carta poder, permiso de viaje or autorización de viaje.
Who must sign it?
The parent who is not traveling with the child. If the child travels without either parent, for example with grandparents, both parents must sign.
Is it needed if the child travels with both parents?
No. It is only required when one of the parents is not traveling with the child.
What documents are needed?
Both parents' IDs, the child's valid passport and the ID of the person traveling with the child.
How long does it take?
About 20 minutes for drafting and notarial authorization, with all documents ready.
One parent lives abroad. Can they authorize without traveling?
Yes: before a Guatemalan notary near them, with no apostille or translation, or before a local notary with an apostille and, if needed, a sworn translation.
How much does it cost?
Fees start at Q450 and include drafting and notarial authorization. The final amount is confirmed by WhatsApp before your appointment.
Lic. Sergio Alvarez
Lic. Sergio Alvarez prepares travel permits for families in Guatemala and abroad, in English or Spanish.
- Attorney and Notary — Universidad Francisco Marroquín
- LL.M. in Finance — Universidad Francisco Marroquín
- MBA — Universidad Francisco Marroquín
- Master in Management — Tulane University
- Specialization in Corporate Law — Universidad del Istmo
- Diploma in Finance — INCAE Business School and Georgetown University
Book your child's travel permit
Tell us the travel date, who is traveling with the child and where the parents are. We will confirm the documents and schedule your appointment.