Application for a Travel Document
A travel document may be issued to a child who needs proof of identity or is unable to obtain a passport from their country of nationality.
If it is not possible for a child to obtain a national passport, they may be eligible for a travel document issued by the Norwegian authorities.
Consent
Where the Child Welfare Services have taken over the child's care, they are responsible for giving consent to an application for a travel document.
In these cases, consent from the child's parents is not required.
Foster Parents and Authorisation
The Child Welfare Services must normally attend the police appointment with the child when the application is submitted.
However, they may authorise foster parents to submit the application on their behalf.
Where foster parents have been authorised:
- The Child Welfare Services must still consent to the application.
- The foster parents may attend the police appointment with the child and present the necessary identification documents.
- UDI may send information and the final decision to the foster parents.
Responsibility of the Child Welfare Services
The Child Welfare Services are responsible for:
- Deciding whether a travel document application should be submitted.
- Providing consent for the application.
- Supplying documentation that confirms the child is in their care.
- Providing any additional information required to support the application.
Application Process
The application is submitted to the police together with the required documentation.
Supporting documents may include:
- A copy of the care order or confirmation that the Child Welfare Services have taken over responsibility for the child.
- Updated confirmation of the care arrangement, where required.
- A completed consent form from the Child Welfare Services.
- Any authorisation documents for foster parents.
- Confirmation from the Child Welfare Services if a travel document is required for a specific journey with a foster family.
The child must normally attend the police appointment in person.
UDI will assess the application and decide whether a travel document can be issued.