Going to India 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 with a child can indeed arise when leaving the Russian Federation at border control. The fact is that border control officers 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, in general, this issue is easily resolved with supporting documents. To do this, take with you the child's birth certificate (original) and a document confirming your last name change: a marriage certificate or a 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 verify. 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 type of international passport. True, 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 the laws of the Russian Federation, 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 departure 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 authorization documents. For example, to obtain a Schengen visa, a notarized power of attorney may be required.

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