Minor children want to travel, study, or visit relatives abroad, and the visa process is far more complicated than that of us adults! Moreover, some countries also stipulate that minors need to be accompanied by a guardian when traveling abroad!
In fact, when children go abroad, parents are most worried about whether their children are safe abroad.
At this time, every parent needs to configure a travel insurance for their children to ensure their travel safety!
In addition to teaching you how to buy overseas insurance, this article also comes with visa tips, so you should read it carefully
Strategies for minors to go abroad
Can minors go abroad on their own?
Many countries do not allow minors under the age of 18 to travel alone, and must be accompanied by a guardian, who needs to apply for a visa together. According to the requirements of different countries, the declaration of consent (entrustment) of both parents or the guardian of the other parent is required.
CommonCountries that need to be processed.
Schengen countries (e.g. France, Germany, Spain, Italy, etc.): Notarization of kinship and notarization of power of attorney or declaration is usually required.
United States: Only a Power of Attorney or Declaration is required.
Canada: Only a Power of Attorney or Declaration is required.
Required Materials:
ID card and household registration book of both parents.
Marriage certificate (or divorce certificate if divorced).
Medical Certificate of Birth for the child
If neither parent is traveling with the child, the trustee's ID card is provided.
Prepare a declaration of consent according to the requirements of the different countries of travel.
If the child's birth certificate is not provided, it needs to be issued by the relevant household registration unit for the child and the parentsProof of kinship
4 situations when minors go abroad
1. Both parents should bring their children abroad.
It is necessary to provide notarization and authentication of the certificate of tripartite kinship, and the notarization should be based on the child.
1 One of the parents takes the child abroad.
Provide notarization and authentication of the certificate of kinship between the three parties, and the party who does not go should issue a notarial certificate of consent.
1 Parents are not accompanied, children and close relatives or teachers.
Provide notarization and authentication of the certificate of tripartite kinship, and both parents issue a letter of consent or a notarial certificate of entrustment.
1 The child travels abroad on his own.
A leave certificate issued by the school must be provided, and the content needs to be translated, including the applicant's school, class, travel time, school leaders and **, and it must be indicated that the applicant is guaranteed to return to China on time.
Why buy travel insurance
1. Children traveling abroad, studying abroad or visiting relatives have nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and other conditions due to water and soil adaptation or jet lag, and the child is fragile, has poor immunity, and may also have sudden acute diseases. Overseas travel insurance can provide a full range of protection for children during their travel and study abroad, including acute illness protection, accidental injury protection, medical protection and property protection.
2 Medical costs abroad are generally higher than those in China, especially in developed countries such as the United States and Canada. A minor illness can cost hundreds to tens of thousands of yuan, not to mention a serious accident.
3 If you are going abroad to participate in high-risk sports, such as skiing, skating, water sports or flying, it is important to have a travel insurance.
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1 Personal Accident Benefit.
In the event of death or disability due to an accident during the period of going abroad, the insurance company needs to pay the corresponding insurance benefits.
2 Medical Compensation.
Accident and acute illness medical expenses are included. If the child needs to be hospitalized due to accidental injury or sudden acute illness during the period of going abroad, the insurance company can be responsible for the corresponding compensation for the relevant medical expenses and hospitalization expenses incurred in accordance with the insurance contract.
3 Medical evacuation and repatriation.
In the event of an accident or sudden acute illness during the journey, the local medical conditions do not allow or other reasons need to change the region**, then the medical evacuation is very important, and the subsequent medical expenses incurred within the scope of the insurance shall be compensated by the insurer.
4 Personal Liability Coverage.
If a child is negligent or negligent in causing bodily injury or property damage to a third party during the period of travel, the insurance company will be responsible for the corresponding compensation.
5 Property Damage Coverage.
In the event of loss of personal money, baggage, travel documents, etc. You can be compensated for purchasing travel insurance.
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