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Children's issues

Child abduction

The abduction of a child is a devastating experience for any parent.  Further information on recourse is available here.  

Children with dual nationality

If your child has dual nationality, and if there are any parental custody issues, it’s important to get advice before you consent to a passport being issued for them or agree to them travelling to another country (even if you’re travelling with them).

Be particularly careful if your child’s proposed destination is a country that:

Surrogacy

Laws regarding surrogacy and standards of healthcare vary from country-to-country. Be sure to check our country-specific travel advice pages for further information, and always consult with the relevant professionals before you enter into a surrogacy arrangement.

 

Know before you go

Read our Know Before You Go advice before you travel.

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Travel advice by country

Child abduction

Applying for a child’s passport

Get more information on how to apply for a child’s passport

Surrogacy

Guidance Document on Children’s Issues and Surrogacy

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