Can I take my grandson to Spain ?

ZENER

Mods apologies if this is the wrong place for this. I did try googling but nothing relevant appeared.

I have an Irish Passport and I would like to bring my grandson to visit relatives in Spain. He is 20 months old. His mother won't be accompanying us.

What do I need to do with regards documents, passport etc.? Does he need his own passport or can he be put onto mine, does he need any passport at all?

Flying Are Lingus if that's relevant.

Any links to the info would be appreciated.

Thanks all.

Ken

A Primal Nut

He will need his own passport. All the information you need is here:

http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/travel_and_recreation/travel_abroad/passports/passports_for_children.html

ZENER

Thanks for the link. Do you think/know if there will be any issues with Are Lingus ? Will his mother need to be at the checkin with me ?

Ken

A Primal Nut

It's recommended to have a notary letter signed by both guardians (or probably just the mother if the other guardian is no longer alive), as customs agents would be looking out for any potential child trafficking so better to have one just in case.

http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/ShowTopic-g499445-i9177-k5599012-Travel_Letter_for_unrelated_Person-Akumal_Yucatan_Peninsula.html

http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.php?t=532273

Obviously make sure travel insurance with healthcare is all sorted before you travel.