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

Yes, questions due to a different surname with the child can indeed arise when leaving the Russian Federation at border control. The fact is that border guards must be sure that you are not taking someone else's child out of the Russian Federation and that all your documents are in order, and there are no restrictions on the departure of the minor child. But, in principle, this problem is easily solved with supporting documents. Therefore, take with you on the trip the child's birth certificate (original) and a document confirming your surname change: a marriage certificate or a certificate of surname change. This is enough for the 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; such a section exists even on the fourth page of the new-style foreign 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 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 of the country, as some countries impose additional requirements for authorization documents for the child. For example, obtaining a Schengen visa may require a notarized power of attorney.

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