Do Russian parents need the other parent’s consent or a translated birth certificate when flying to Bodrum with a child?

From messages by 3 participants in 1 source · Last activity: 5 days ago

TL;DR

For a Russian child travelling with one parent to Bodrum, a passport and birth certificate are generally the key documents, particularly if the surnames differ; the other parent’s consent is not normally needed unless a travel ban has been filed. A notarized consent (muvafakatname) and translated birth certificate may be needed for Turkish procedures such as a residence-permit application.

What the community said

When a child leaves Russia with one parent, a separate consent from the other parent is generally not required. The exception is when the other parent has officially filed a restriction on the child leaving the country.

5 days ago Child travel restriction

For a family trip to Bodrum, carry the child’s international passport and birth certificate. The certificate is particularly useful for proving the relationship if the parent and child have different surnames; no translation was needed for a standard holiday trip.

5 days ago Passport and birth certificate

If the visit involves more than tourism, such as applying for a Turkish residence permit, the other parent’s consent may be requested; in Turkish it is called a muvafakatname. A notarized translation of the birth certificate can also be useful for the application.

5 days ago Muvafakatname and residence permit