Travel consent is written authorization for a child to travel with one parent given by the other parent, or by the court when the parents cannot agree. For international travel consent is often required by customs and immigration authorities particularly when a child is traveling with only one parent.

The parenting plan should specify what travel consent is required, how much advance notice must be given, what information must be provided about the trip, and the process for obtaining consent or seeking court authorization.

Travel consent for international travel to countries where abduction risk is elevated requires more careful structuring.