Going to the Dominican Republic with a child, we have different last names, will there be problems at the border and what documents are needed?

Yes, questions due to a different last name from the child can actually arise when leaving Russia at border control. The fact is that border guards must be sure that you are taking your child out of Russia and that all your documents are in order, and among other things, there is no ban on the child's departure. But overall, this problem is easily solved with supporting documents. To do this, take the child's birth certificate (original) and a document confirming your last name change: marriage certificate or name change certificate. This will be enough for border guards to verify that you are the child's mother. In rare cases, they may additionally ask the child who you are to them to further confirm. Also, proof of relationship can be the inclusion of information about children in your passport; such a field exists even on the fourth page of the new type of international passport. However, this information is not filled in by default, so be sure to check if it is filled in your documents before the trip.

And just in case, we also remind you that according to Russian laws, in general, there is no need to obtain a notarized power of attorney (permission) from the second parent for one parent to travel abroad with a child. A power of attorney is only needed if the second parent has filed a ban on the child's travel abroad, and they may also refuse to give this temporary permission through a notary, and in such a case nothing can be done even by law. At the same time, before the trip, be sure to check the entry requirements for the country, as some countries impose additional requirements for child's authorization documents. For example, obtaining a Schengen visa may require a notarized power of attorney.

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