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The BMA has established rules for travelling with minors to ensure child safety and prevent child trafficking.
Minors travelling with both parents on South African passports need only a valid passport. Unless specified, a birth certificate is unnecessary.
For a child travelling with one parent, the following is required:
A valid passport
Copy of the child’s birth certificate
Parental consent letter
Copy of the absent parent’s passport or ID and their contact details
Where applicable, a court order granting full parental rights or a death certificate if the other parent is deceased
No birth certificate is required if a child’s passport includes parents’ details.
Minors travelling with someone other than their biological parents must carry:
A copy of the child’s birth certificate
Parental consent letter(s)
Copies of the parents’ or guardians’ passports and their contact details.
Foreign visa-exempt minors need only a valid passport. Those from visa-required countries must have a valid passport and approved visa with parental consent details.
For more information, including requirements for unaccompanied minors, visit the BMA’s website: www.bma.gov.za