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

Yes, issues due to a different surname with your child can indeed arise when leaving the Russian Federation 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 whether there are any restrictions on the child's departure. However, this problem is easily resolved 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 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 for further confirmation. Also, proof of relationship can be the inclusion of information about children in your passport; such an entry exists even on the fourth page of the new-format 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 law, 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 travel 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 for the 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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