What documents does a minor need to enter or leave Vietnam without both parents?
Based on 2 discussions with 2 participants · Last activity: 24 days ago
TL;DR
A valid passport and the airline’s minor-travel rules are essential. The discussion specifically notes that a child under 14 entering Vietnam without a parent, guardian, or authorized escort may be refused entry; for a 15-year-old leaving from Cam Ranh Airport (CXR), confirm whether notarized parental consent is required.
What the community said
There was no confirmed report of a 15-year-old successfully departing Nha Trang via Cam Ranh Airport (CXR) without notarized parental consent. Check directly with the airline and border authorities before booking, as airline rules for unaccompanied minors can be stricter than immigration rules.
26 days ago Cam Ranh Airport (CXR), age 15
For a China transit that includes leaving the airport with a child, confirm before check-in whether the airline requires consent from the other parent and a translated birth certificate, in addition to the child’s passport. Do not wait until reaching the transit airport to verify this.
36 days ago China transit
Vietnam may refuse entry to a child under 14 travelling without a parent, legal guardian, or authorized escort. Other clear refusal grounds mentioned include an invalid passport, forged documents, or false information.
37 days ago Rule for children under 14