Are you travelling with the family, including children? Here you will find the information you need about the documentation to travel with the little ones.
First, you need to bear in mind that children must have a valid ID card or passport, just like adults.
The only exceptions are children under 14 travelling within Spain. These do not need to carry an ID card or passport if they are accompanied by an adult over 18 in the same booking.
Children under 18 who are Spanish nationals or residents of Spain and are travelling abroad from Spain without their parents or a legal guardian must carry a valid ID card or passport as well as a consent form signed by their parents or guardian.
Children who are Spanish nationals or residents of Spain
| Domestic flights (national) |
Children under 14 and infants Children and infants in this category do not need to carry any documentation, provided that they are included in the same booking as the accompanying adults. However, even though it is not mandatory, if they have their own documentation, we recommend that they carry it, as well as the Spanish "libro de familia" (family record book), because the authorities at certain airports may ask for it. Unaccompanied minors (12-18 years old) They must show their national ID card or passport (expired documents will be accepted). Children between ages 14 and 18 National ID card or passport (expired documents will be accepted) |
| International flights |
Children under age 18 and infants must have their own documentation (valid ID card or passport). Inclusions of children on a parent's passport are not considered valid. ADDITIONAL PERMISSION: Children under 14 travelling with only one parent The authorities may request express permission from the parent who is not present or from whomsoever has legal custody of the child. Children who are Spanish nationals or residents of Spain and are travelling without their parents or legal guardians Children in this category must carry a consent form signed by their parents or legal guardians and stamped by one of the following organisations or officials: national or regional police, civil guard, judge, notary or mayor. |
Children who are nationals of other countries
| Domestic flights (national) | Same documentation as adults. |
| International flights | Same documentation as adults. |
| Children travelling without their parents or a legal guardians may be asked by the authorities to present a consent form signed by their parents or legal guardians. They may be denied boarding if they do not have this form. More info |