Going to Ecuador with a minor child, we have different last names, will there be problems and what documents are needed?

Yes, questions due to this can actually arise when leaving Russia at border control. The fact is that border officers monitor whether you are taking your child out of the country and whether all your documents are in order, including ensuring there are no restrictions on the minor child's departure. But in principle, this problem is easily solved with supporting documents. Therefore, take with you the child's birth certificate (original) and a document confirming your surname change: marriage certificate or surname change certificate. This is 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 for further verification. Also, proof of relationship can be the inclusion of information about children in your passport; this entry is even on the fourth page of the new-style international passport. However, this information is not filled in by default, so be sure to check if it is filled in your documents before traveling.

And just in case, we also remind 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 required if the second parent has filed a ban on the child's departure abroad, and they may also refuse to give this temporary permission through a notary, in which case nothing can be done even by law. However, before traveling, be sure to check the entry requirements of the destination country, as some countries impose additional requirements for child authorization documents. For example, obtaining a Schengen visa may require a notarized power of attorney.

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