In order to get on a long-distance bus, it is not always enough to have the tickets and be at the terminal on time. If there are minors in the group and they have arrived without mandatory documentationthe company will prevent travel.
Current regulations apply to combat crimes such as child theft or human trafficking special requirements for the transmission of Babies, children and teenagers up to 17 years in Germany.
When they travel with the parentsthis link must be possible accredit through a document. And when they travel alone or with another adultthis is absolutely necessary his parents approve it previously with a procedure. Below you will find everything you need to know for your next vacation, case by case.
Minors under 18 are allowed to travel with one of her parents (Mother or father, both do not have to be on board) simply present:
All minors can travel by bus accompanied by an adult that is neither his mother nor his father. For example, a grandfather, uncle or brother or even someone you trust who is not family.
However, each person must present their identification documents in addition to their identification documents when boarding the bus a previously processed and signed authorization from a parent.
For grant this permission Behavior freethe easiest way is this mother or father of the minor Go to a ticket booth of the bus company that transports:
You must also submit an official form called “Authorization to transfer minors“, where the information is given there To enable travel details: the origin city, the destination city, the carrier and others.
In this document, parents can also clarify whether the power of attorney is valid for them punctual travel (only once) or if you want to activate it periodic transfers of the minor together with this companion.
Everything needs something five minutes approximate and personal authorization delivered immediatelyready to display when boarding the bus.
Alternatively, approval can also be obtained from a notary, a judge or a local court registry officeamong other alternatives.
–If you are under 6 years old. You can only travel by bus accompanied by one of his parents, by his legal representative or by an authorized third party.
–If you are 6 to 12 years old inclusive. You must travel with one of your parents, your legal guardian or another authorized adult. But you can also rent it Service for “unaccompanied minors”.“the companies offer.
–If you are 13 to 17 years old inclusive. can travel only shows the ID and one permit previously processed by a parent before the company or an authority.
If this modality is used, the carrier guarantees, usually at an additional cost, the following: during the tripA Adult on board will take over from a boy from the middle 6 and 12 years who has no companions.
In this case, the minor’s parents must provide care Accompany the boy upstairs to the microphone and authorize another adult so that Receive it at the destination.
For Grant authorization The father or mother of the young person – provided they are between 13 and 17 years old – can do so free of charge Go to a ticket booth of the bus company that transports:
You must also complete and submit the official registration form. Authorization to transfer minorsEnable the option unaccompanied teenager and specifying what the permitted travel will be: origin city, destination city, airline and others.
In this document, parents can also clarify whether the travel authorization is only granted only valid once or if you want to activate it periodic transfers on this route (weekly, monthly, yearly). The National Department of Transport provides further information here.
Forgetting an important document can delay the start of your vacation. Photo: Luciano Thieberger.
Eligible young people aged 13 and over are allowed to travel alone. Photo: Luciano Thieberger.
