Please be informed that airlines operating in and out of UAE have recently received
a directive from the General Directorate and Foreign Affairs with regards to new regulatory requirement on all minors children under 18 years old travelling to the UAE effective 1 June 2018.
All children and minors under18 Years of age must fulfill the following to be permitted entry to the UAE.
If travelling with a parent /guardian with a different surname, they shall have a document available to prove their relationship,
e.g. copy of birth certificate indicating the parents names or a similar document including the guardians name.
If travelling with other adult 18 years old or above an authorization letter signed by the parents or guardian is required. A copy of the document proving the relationship of the minor and the parents / guardian whose name/s appear on the authorization letter should be attached.
The authorization letter needs to include the following details
- passenger and his/her flight detai1s
- Contact Number and address of the passenger in UAE
- Name of parents/ guardian and their signatures/s
- Contact number and address of parent / guardian at the originating country.
