Letter of Consent
1. Application
1.1 Parental Consent for Minors Traveling Abroad is necessary for the issuance of a passport for minors (aged over 20 years) when either the father and/or mother cannot accompany the child to apply for the passport. For instance, if the mother can accompany the child but the father cannot, the father must provide consent. Similarly, if neither parent can accompany the child but has delegated this authority to a relative, both parents must provide consent.
1.2 Parental Consent may be required as supporting documentation for visa applications in some countries.
2. Required Documents for Obtaining Parental Consent
2.1Completed petition for legalisation, with all necessary information filled out. Download
2.2 Parental Consent form, also completed with all necessary information, but not yet signed. The signature must be done in front of the consular officer at the consular section of the embassy. Download
2.3 Valid ID card or passport (still valid) of the consenting parent (father/mother/legal guardian). Alternative government-issued documents may be accepted, such as a driver’s license.
2.4 Child’s birth certificate or other government-issued document showing the relationship, such as a household registration.
2.5 Evidence of name change of the minor/parent/guardian, if applicable.
2.6 Additional documents in specific cases:
2.6.1 In case of divorce of the parents, documentation showing custody rights must be submitted, such as a divorce certificate (indicating sole custody of one parent) or a court order (specifying the name of the guardian).
2.6.2 If the parents are not legally married according to Thai law and the child is under the guardianship of only one parent, a letter of guardianship (P.C. 14) issued by the district officer where the parent has residence in Thailand must be provided.
2.6.3 In case of deceased parents, a death certificate is required.
All documents issued by Australian authorities, including court orders, divorce certificates, letters of guardianship, or death certificates, must be authenticated by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) of Australia before submission.
3.Procedure for Requesting Parental Consent
3.1 Personally submit the petition and supporting documents, and sign the Parental Consent form in front of consular officers at the embassy, Monday to Friday, 09:00-12:30 and 13:30-16:00, excluding public holidays. Advance booking is available at https://bookings.receptionerapp.com/royalthaiembassy under “Legalisation and Document Certification.”
3.2 Request by mail involves additional steps: after signing the Parental Consent form and having the documents authenticated by DFAT in Australia (DFAT officials may require prior notarisation by a Notary Public, depending on the case), send them in a registered A4-sized express pre-paid envelope addressed to yourself to the embassy. Once the embassy completes the process, they will send the documents back to you.
There are two ways to contact us if you have questions regarding the process.
Tel: 02 6206 0100 Ext. 119 or 121 or Email: legalisation.can@mfa.go.th
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