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

Yes, issues due to the child's different surname can actually arise when leaving Russia at border control. The thing is, border guards need to be sure that you are taking your child out of the country and all your documents are in order, and there is no travel ban on the child. But, in principle, this problem is easily solved with supporting documents. For this, take with you the child's birth certificate (original), and a document confirming your surname change: marriage certificate or surname change certificate. This should be enough for border guards to be confident that you are the child's mother. In rare cases, they may additionally ask the child who you are to further verify. Also, proof of relationship can be having children's information entered in your passport; such a section exists even on page four 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 you that under Russian law, in general, there is no need to obtain a notarized power of attorney (permission) from the other parent for one parent to travel abroad with a child. A power of attorney is only needed if the other parent has filed a ban on taking the child abroad, and they may refuse to give this temporary permission through a notary, in which case nothing can be done even legally. At the same time, before the trip, always check the entry requirements for the country, as some countries set additional requirements for child travel documents. For example, obtaining a Schengen visa may require a notarized power of attorney.

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