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England & Wales taking a child abroad: whose permission is needed?

Jez Smith4 October 2026

GOV.UK says you generally need permission from everyone with parental responsibility for the child or permission from a court before taking the child abroad. A written consent letter can help show permission at the border. Different rules can apply where a child arrangements order says the child lives with you. Official source: GOV.UK. Guide: https://getinstantlaw.com/family-child-relocation-travel

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