Ages
Many airlines accept unaccompanied minors from age 6 or 7 up to 17 (under 18); children under 5 must travel with a companion at least 18 years old. Confirm the age with your airline.
FactUnaccompanied minors
How minors travel without parents or guardians: ages, advance notice, who drops off and who picks up, and the documents they must carry.
Request it in advance
It must be requested when booking or at least 48 hours before departure. Spaces per flight are limited.
Watch outTicket issued
The service requires a confirmed booking and an issued ticket. It is contracted for each leg of the trip.
FactDirect flights only
On international routes it is usually accepted only on non-stop flights and, on connections, with tickets issued together.
Watch outWho drops off the minor
They must accompany the child to check-in and stay at the airport until the flight's departure is confirmed, sometimes up to 30 or 45 minutes after takeoff.
Watch outWho picks them up
An authorized adult waits at the destination and shows their identification and the documentation given to the airline. Without someone to receive them, boarding may be denied.
Watch outMinor's documents
Identity card or passport, birth certificate, ticket, travel permit and letter of responsibility. They are usually carried in an identified pouch hung around the neck.
Watch outTravel permit
It must be issued by the competent authority under Venezuelan law. If the parents are separated, a court permit may be required.
Watch outNotarized permit
Many airlines ask for a notarized permit from both parents stating the date and flight number.
Watch outDetails when booking
When arranging the booking you must give the surname, first name, document, phone and address of the person taking the minor to the airport and of the person receiving them.
Watch outTimes on domestic flights
Some airlines do not accept unaccompanied minors on domestic flights after a certain hour (for example, 6:00 pm). Ask before buying.
Watch outAt check-in
At check-in the minor must be accompanied by their legal representative.
Watch outBaggage
No excess baggage or additional pieces, and the carry-on must be something the minor can look after alone. They do not travel with pets.
Not allowedHealth
Minors under medical treatment or with a special condition may not be accepted. Ask before buying.
Not allowedCost
The service has a fee per leg that depends on the airline and route (on domestic flights some do not charge it). It includes the service taxes.
FactDestination country requirements
Some destinations ask for a consent letter signed by both parents with copies of their documents, the details of the receiving adult and an unaccompanied minor form.
Watch outA minor does not look after another
A minor cannot be the guardian of another minor, unless it is shown that they are their parent or legal guardian.
Not allowedIf you will not use it
Notify the airline at least 48 hours in advance if the minor will not travel, so the service can be reassigned or adjusted.
FactThe information is for guidance only: the exact conditions (weight, dimensions, ages, documents and costs) are set by each airline and each destination country and may change. Confirm with TUCUAM before buying or traveling.
Questions about unaccompanied minors?
We guide you with your airline and your destination before you buy.
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