Document background
A Guardianship Letter For Travel is an essential legal document required when a minor child travels in Nigeria or internationally without their parents or legal guardians. This document is mandated by Nigerian law, particularly under the Child Rights Act 2003 and Immigration Act 2015, to prevent child trafficking and ensure child safety during travel. The letter must detail the child's information, parents' consent, temporary guardian's details, travel dates and destinations, and the scope of authority granted. It becomes especially crucial for school trips, family visits, medical travel, or when children travel with relatives or trusted adults who are not their legal guardians. The document must be properly notarized and accompanied by supporting identification documents to be considered valid by Nigerian and international authorities. Without this authorization, children may be prevented from traveling or face significant delays at immigration checkpoints.
