Does a child need a notarized consent letter to exit Vietnam without one parent?
Based on 3 discussions with 3 participants · Last activity: 22 days ago
TL;DR
Based on traveler experience, a child can exit Vietnam with a grandparent without a notarized consent letter — a birth certificate and passport are typically sufficient. Mismatched surnames between parent and child have not caused issues.
What the community said
A family returned from Vietnam without any issues even though the mother's surname differed from her husband's and son's. No additional documents were required.
22 days ago
A 15-year-old girl was set to remain in Vietnam for a week after her mother's departure, leaving only with her grandmother. Travelers asked whether a notarized consent letter is required for exit from Vietnam and re-entry to Russia, or if a birth certificate and passport suffice.
22 days ago
A traveler asked whether a birth certificate needs to be translated into Vietnamese when relocating, if the mother and child have different surnames. No definitive answer was given in the community, so checking with the Vietnamese consulate or a local lawyer is advised.
22 days ago