Travelling with children

[Rayinbkk]

I have sole custody of children of dual nationality, one of the nationalities being Thai. I am their father and have all the Thai court papers granting me the sole custody of the children. The mother has no parental rights. I am now planning to make a first overseas trip with the children. The children have Thai and foreign passports. What I need to know is whether any other documentation will be required by immigration when we leave the country. Will they, for example, need a copy of the court papers. I have heard that under normal circumstances a parent travelling alone with minor children needs a letter of authorisation from the other parent. In my case, however, the mother does not have parental rights. Any advice would be much appreciated.

[ubonjoe]

Having proof you have full custody of your children would be good to have with you. It is hard to predict what immigration on departure will do.