Traveling out of the country without DH

[elladee]

I'm sticking this in parenting because, well, it has to do with DD. In a couple weeks, I will be going to Canada with DD but DH is staying home. Has anyone traveled out of the country without their DH recently? Is there anything we need to do to prove that I am not kidnapping my own kid?

A couple years ago, one of my coworkers got hassled at the border about this, but that was when stories about parents kidnapping their own kids were all the rage. So I don't know if it's a real issue or just that he just got a pain in the butt border guy.

Obviously I will look into more "official" resources, too...

[tlew12778]

This is from the DOS' website (http://travel.state.gov/travel/tips/regional/regional_1170.html):

Current Requirements for Entry Into Canada

Visas are not required for U.S. citizens entering Canada from the U.S. You will, however, need:

1.
Proof of your U.S. citizenship such as your U.S. passport (For information on obtaining a U.S. passport, check with one of the regional passport agencies located throughout the U.S.) or certified copy of your birth certificate issued by the city, county or state in the U.S. where you were born. If you are a naturalized U.S. citizen and do not have a passport, you should travel with your naturalization certificate. A driver’s license, voter’s registration card or Social Security card is NOT valid proof of citizenship.
2.
Photo identification, such as a current, valid driver’s license.

All U.S. citizens entering Canada from a third country must have a valid passport.

Alien permanent residents of the U.S. must present their Alien Registration Card, commonly called a “Green Card.”

If you are a dual U.S./Canadian citizen you should always present yourself as a Canadian citizen when entering Canada. However, U.S. citizens should use their U.S. passports when entering or leaving the United States.

Due to international concern over child abduction, single parents, grandparents, or guardians traveling with children often need proof of custody or notarized letters from the other parent authorizing travel. (This is in addition to proof of citizenship as explained above.) Any person under the age of 18 and traveling alone should carry a letter from his/her parent or guardian authorizing the trip. Travelers without such documentation may experience delays at the port of entry.

For further information, including information on student or business travel, visitors can contact the Embassy of Canada at 501 Pennsylvania Ave, NW, Washington, DC 20001, (202) 682-1740, see their Internet home page at http://www.canadianembassy.org or contact the nearest Canadian consulate. (A list of Canadian consulates is at the end of this brochure.)

[mlfallis]

Exactly what Tiffany said.

Last year my Aunt's took my cousins to Disney without my Uncles. They had to get letter drafted by a lawyer with my Uncle's signature stating that they consent to the child travelling with just their mother to another country. My cousins were also questioned at the board.

Also, last week my 3 year old niece was questioned at the board about who everyone on the car was. They even had to wake her up before they would let them cross.

[ThreeYell]

I pm'd you a sample letter.

[elladee]

Wow, thanks guys! This is perfect. I love CC. :)