Form 1229: consent for a child under 18

When is it needed?

When a child applies without documented consent from all people with parental responsibility, such as a child travelling alone, with one parent, or with a relative, or when the other parent is not travelling and has not consented.

Who signs?

Everyone holding parental responsibility or formal guardianship.

If consent is hard to get

Alternative evidence may be needed: a court order, proof of sole parental responsibility, guardianship evidence, a death certificate or statutory declarations.

Evidence listed

Certified copy of the child's birth certificate and passport page, certified ID for each parent or guardian, and documents establishing parental responsibility. Documents must be clear, consistent and properly certified.

Related: child visa 101/102, forms hub.