Quick answer: When a Dominican or DR-resident minor leaves the country without one or both parents, immigration requires an authorization from the absent parent(s). If you live in the US, you can grant it at the Dominican consulate or before a notary with an apostille and send it to the DR. Traveling with both parents requires no permit.
Where it's done & key facts
| Required by | Dirección General de Migración (DGM) |
|---|---|
| When | Child leaves the DR without one or both parents |
| From the US | Dominican consulate, or NJ notary + apostille + translation |
| In the DR | Before a notary, legalized per current procedure |
| Details | Child, parents, companion, destination, dates and flights |
| Also | The child needs their own e-Ticket |
| Official site | migracion.gob.do |
Common cases
| Child travels with mom, dad lives in NJ | Dad grants authorization at the consulate or before a NJ notary with apostille. |
|---|---|
| Child travels with grandparents | Both parents authorize, naming the grandparents. |
| Child flies alone | Both parents' authorization + the airline's unaccompanied minor requirements. |
| A parent died or has sole custody | Death record or custody order; check with immigration. |
Steps from New Jersey
- Prepare the authorization with all trip details.
- Sign at the consulate or before a NJ notary.
- If notarized, get the apostille and Spanish translation.
- Send the original to the companion, plus a digital copy.
Some DR procedures require the authorization to be processed or validated by specific Dominican agencies. Check current DGM requirements before the trip.
Also on True Multiservices:
Want help with this procedure?
- We review your documents before you go to the agency.
- We translate, notarize and apostille what's needed.
- We tell you exactly where to go, what to bring and in what order.
- Service in Spanish and English.
Frequently asked questions
Does a child traveling with both parents need a permit?
No, but they need their documents and e-Ticket.
Is a plain unsigned letter enough?
No. It must be signed before the consul or notarized and apostilled.
This guide is informational and does not replace official information or legal advice. Requirements, fees and hours may change: always confirm with the institution before you go. Information verified in November 2026. True Multiservices is a private, independent business, not the consulate or a government agency.
