I want to go to Madagascar with a child, we have different last names, will there be problems at the border and what documents are needed?

Yes, questions due to this 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 Russia and that all your documents are in order, including that there are no restrictions on the child's departure. But, in general, 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 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 to further verify. 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-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 the trip.

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 needed if the second parent has filed a ban on the child's departure abroad, and they may 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 traveling, be sure to check the entry requirements for the country, as some countries impose additional requirements for the child's authorization documents. For example, obtaining a Schengen visa may require a notarized power of attorney.

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