A signed document from the mother is also needed for the child to leave Thailand. If the mother and child have different surnames, the IO can ask to see his Thai birth certificate before allowing the child to leave. Foreign parental kidnapping of a Thai child is something immigration take seriously. To prevent issues at border control, a child traveling out of Thailand without both biological parents typically needs a notarized Child Travel Consent Form (Letter of Authorization) signed by the non-traveling parent. If the mother is the one not traveling (or if the child is traveling with someone else), her signed and notarized consent is necessary. Ensure the signed document contains the following specifics: Child’s Details: Full name, date of birth, and passport number. Travel Details: Exact dates of travel, destinations, and flight numbers. Accompanying Adult: Full name and passport number of the adult the child is traveling with. Mother's Contact Information: Address, phone number, and email for verification. Note: Depending on the child's nationality, destination, and the specific Thai immigration officer on duty, they may also ask to see an original or certified copy of the child’s birth certificate to verify the relationship, especially if the mother and child have different last names.
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