Traveling with infants and children

Minors traveling internationally are required to have the same passport and visa documentation as adults. If your child is traveling alone, a guardian must complete all international customs forms at check-in.

Minors (under age 18) traveling internationally without one or both parents may be required to present a letter of consent signed by any/all non-traveling parents. Please visit the U.S. Department of State website at http://travel.state.gov "This indicates a link to an external site that may not follow the same accessibility or privacy policies as Alaska Airlines. By selecting a partner link you agree to share your data with these sites."  for country-specific information.

Bahamas

A notarized Letter of Consent (LOC) signed by both parents/legal guardians is required for all unaccompanied minors and minors traveling with only one parent to the Bahamas. In cases of sole custody, documentation such as death certificate or custody papers are required.

Belize

A notarized Letter of Consent (LOC) signed by both parents/legal guardians is required for all unaccompanied minors and minors traveling with only one parent to Belize. In cases of sole custody, documentation such as death certificate or custody papers are required.

Canada

Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) strongly recommends a notarized Letter of Consent (LOC) signed by both parents/legal guardians for all unaccompanied minors and minors traveling with only one parent to/from Canada.

Costa Rica

A notarized Letter of Consent (LOC) signed by both parents/legal guardians is required for Costa Rican nationals, dual citizens, and minors who have been in Costa Rica longer than three (3) months when departing Costa Rica as unaccompanied minors or minors traveling with only one parent. In cases of sole custody, documentation such as death certificate or custody papers are required.

Guatemala

A notarized Letter of Consent (LOC) signed by both parents/legal guardians is required for all unaccompanied minors and minors traveling with only one parent to and from Guatemala. In cases of sole custody, documentation such as death certificate or custody papers are required.

Mexico

A notarized Letter of Consent (LOC) or completed and stamped Salida de Menores (SAM) is required for Mexican nationals, dual citizens, and permanent residents departing Mexico as unaccompanied minors and minors traveling with only one parent. The minor will need the following:

• Original and three (3) copies of the LOC/SAM
• Original and three (3) copies of the minor’s passport
• Original and three (3) copies of the minor's birth certificate

In cases of sole custody, documentation such as death certificate or custody papers are required.

It is strongly recommended for all other minors (under age 18) traveling without a parent or legal guardian to carry a letter of consent that is signed by the non-traveling parent(s).