On top of that, there are vital documents one is expected to bring along with them.

This article will break down everything you gotta know about the process.

What documents are required when traveling with a child?

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The new laws had the effect of discouraging tourists due to the amount of paperwork required.

The laws were relaxed in 2018.

Theofficial requirementsare below, with the sections they appear in provided for reference.

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A child refers to a person below the age of 18 years (4.3).

Note that this does not include foster care (4.1).

Do I need to bring my child birth certificate when flying to South Africa?

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There are some other exemptions to the parental affidavit for child traveling with one parent as listed below.

38 of 2005) under section 18(5).

Those under this age get a childs passport while those over it get the normal adult passports.

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For those under,their requirementsare as follows:

Parental input/participation is necessary and discussed in detail below.

Do both parents need to be present for child passport in South Africa?

Any action you take upon the information presented in this article is strictly at your own risk and responsibility!

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She has a Bachelor of Commerce & IT from the University of Nairobi and joined Briefly.co.za in November 2019.

The writer completed a Google News Initiate Course.

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