Minors travelling: documents in Sweden (2026)
Last reviewed: 30 October 2026
In short: Children need their own travel document outside the Schengen area, and a valid passport or ID card is recommended inside it. The police recommend a certificate from the guardians when not all guardians travel, but have no standard form.
| Rule | What applies |
|---|---|
| Child needs own passport or ID cardChild travelling across a border | Yes [1] |
| Consent when travelling with one parentChild travelling across a border | Written consent recommended [1] |
| Consent when travelling without parentsChild travelling across a border | Written consent recommended [1] |
| Official consent form or declarationChild travelling across a border | No [1] |
Notes
- Applies to travel to and from Sweden. The police say a valid travel document is required for all travellers, including children, on journeys outside the Schengen area; inside Schengen a passport or national ID card is recommended.
- Applies to travel to and from Sweden. The certificate should show names and contact details so border control can verify them. Other countries, transit countries and carriers may have their own rules.
- The police have no standard form for guardians' permission for travel to and from Sweden; the certificate can be informal.
Sources
- Polismyndigheten: Resa med barn (consulted 30 October 2026) · all sources
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General information, not legal advice. Rules change: check the official source before you fly or ride.