New Rule: Father's Approval Needed for Expat Kids to Travel

Publish date: Thursday، 01 August 2024

The Ministry of Interior has introduced a new system requiring father's approval for expatriate children to leave the country, aimed at preventing marital disputes.

The Ministry of Interior, through the General Administration of Ports – Airport Passports Department, has rolled out a new regulation to ensure no expatriate child leaves the country without their father's explicit consent. This new rule requires the father to sign a statement prepared by the Passports Department.

New Rule: Father's Approval Needed for Expat Kids to Travel

Approval Needed for Expatriate Children

The new regulation applies only to expatriate children, even if they are traveling with their mother or another relative. If the father is not present during the trip, his signed approval is mandatory for the child to depart. This rule is now effective at all ports of entry and exit.

Preventing Marital Disputes

A Ministry spokesperson explained that this measure is designed to prevent issues arising from marital disputes. When a father legally sponsors his child in the country, his permission is necessary for the child to travel with the mother. This requirement addresses potential situations where a mother might travel with the children and not return, due to personal disputes or other reasons.

Addressing Legal Concerns

The spokesperson also mentioned that the rule aims to prevent cases where children in the father's custody are taken abroad by the mother without his consent, which would be considered a legal infraction under the new regulations. This precautionary measure ensures that all parties are aware and in agreement about the child's travel plans, thereby reducing the risk of legal and personal conflicts.

New Rule: Father's Approval Needed for Expat Kids to Travel

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