Travelling with a minor?

[Nikka3x3]

In February my family wants to take a road trip to Turkey, but we want to take a family friend who is 17 with us, I think we're supposed to have some kind of confirmation from their parents, but my questions are:
1. Since we're going through multiple countries do we need a confirmation for all or is one letter mentioning all the countries okay?
2. Can friend's parents write and sign the note on their own or do they need a notary present?

[KostasKouvalis]

I see you're from Slovenia. Technically, you'd need one for each country. If you're traveling through the Schengen Area that counts as one country. And it would need to be authorized by a notary.

But double check, because some countries may not require this. I know we had to do this when my mom was taking me to Canada, but I don't recall ever doing it when we flew to Poland.

Also, I visited my aunt in Poland and we took a bus to Greece, and there was a school group traveling with their instructor. I don't recall any of them having a permission slip from their parents. I don't think they care so much in those countries. Best to check with the embassies of each country or an immigration lawyer. I doubt anyone on GAG can give you an accurate answer.

[abc3643]

Make sure you all have passports. That's the most important thing.

[boggboss]

You guys are bugging plenty of families go on holiday with friends kids aslong as u have the passport thats essently the proof of being allowed u can do extra stuff but its not required lol

[Nikka3x3]

I don't know better safe than sorry. I've Googled it and they do recommend a note from the parents. I just came here if anyone has any additional info.

[boggboss]

Thats fair enough I know when my bro went USA at 15 with his friends family we gave them nothing and my brothers went on holiday with their friend and grandma and didn't bring anything

[KostasKouvalis]

Thinking of it now, I think this paper might only be required if one parent is traveling with their kid. Because I know some countries especially the U. S. and Canada started doing this, because there were too many issues with one parent taking their kid against their spouses will or court orders and fleeing the country.

[Iron_Man]

have the parent sign over permission to travel together in handwriting.

[Nikka3x3]

I read somewhere that there has to be a notary present, but I'm not sure if that info is outdated

[Iron_Man]

I don’t know call the the countries up and ask