Traveling with minors

For a child who is a citizen of Chile, mandatory consent from the parent is required for exit. If traveling as a tourist, consent from the accompanying parent is generally sufficient. Some airlines might request consent from the non-traveling parent, but successful past travel without it indicates it may not be an issue. Chile itself usually has lenient policies regarding this.

For a 16-year-old to enter Chile, specific documentation requirements should be verified with official Chilean immigration sources. Typically, minors traveling without one or both parents may require a notarized consent letter from the absent parent(s), along with their birth certificate and passport copy.

Chilean exit regulations for minors are strict. If a minor (under 18) travels alone from Chile, parental consent must comply with local Chilean regulations, not just the country of citizenship. Airlines often mandate an 'unaccompanied minor' service (menor no acompañado) for adolescents, which must be arranged during ticket purchase. Standard notarized documents from other countries may not be recognized by Chilean immigration officers.

Exit regulations for minors from Chile traveling with one parent are generally lenient, and border control officers often do not strictly enforce the requirement for the second parent's authorization for tourists. However, carrying a notarized, translated (English or Spanish) power of attorney is highly recommended for security. Consular offices may assist in printing documents verified in the Russian notary database.