Travel Authorization Letter for Peru, Ecuador, and Bolivia 2026

The Andean countries — Peru, Ecuador, and Bolivia — have large communities in California, especially in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and the Central Valley. When families travel back, or when they send children to spend the summer with grandparents, the travel authorization letter is a requirement that cannot be ignored.

Peru

Peru's Code for Children and Adolescents and regulations from the National Superintendency of Migration establish that minors under 18 leaving Peruvian territory without both parents must present notarized or judicial authorization from the absent parent.

Cities and airports:

• •Lima — Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) — the country's main hub
• •Cusco — Alejandro Velasco Astete Airport (CUZ) — gateway to Machu Picchu
• •Arequipa — Alfredo Rodríguez Ballón Airport
• •Piura, Trujillo, Chiclayo, Iquitos — Regional airports
• •Puno (near Lake Titicaca), Ayacucho, Huancayo

Airlines serving Peru from California:

• •LATAM — Flights from LAX with Lima layover
• •Avianca — Connections through Bogotá
• •American Airlines — Miami (MIA) layover
• •United Airlines — Houston (IAH) layover

Special situation: Many Peruvian-American children travel to Lima and then take domestic flights to Cusco, Arequipa, or other cities. Each domestic connection is an additional checkpoint where documentation may be verified. Always carry the letter on physical paper, not just on your phone. For dual citizenship: If your child has a Peruvian passport and uses it to enter Peru, Peruvian authorities will apply Peruvian law at departure.

Ecuador

Ecuador requires notarized authorization for minors traveling without both parents, per the Organic Code for Children and Adolescents and regulations from the National Directorate of Migration.

Cities and airports:

• •Quito — Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)
• •Guayaquil — José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport (GYE)
• •Cuenca
• •Manta, Loja, Esmeraldas — Cities with regional airports

Airlines: LATAM Ecuador, Avianca (Bogotá connection), American Airlines (Miami), Copa Airlines (Panama). Ecuadorian community in California: Communities from Guayaquil and Cuenca in Los Angeles and the Bay Area are significant. Summer and December travel are the highest-demand periods for this document. Key point: Ecuador is one of the strictest countries in enforcing this requirement in both directions — entry AND exit. Don't assume that because your child entered without a problem they'll exit without a problem.

Bolivia

Bolivia requires notarized permission from the absent parent for minors leaving Bolivian territory without both parents, per the Children's and Adolescents' Code (Law 548).

Cities and airports:

• •La Paz — El Alto International Airport (LPB) — at 13,325 feet altitude
• •Santa Cruz de la Sierra — Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) — the country's most modern
• •Cochabamba — Jorge Wilstermann Airport (CBB)
• •Sucre, Potosí, Oruro, Tarija — Regional cities

Airlines: Boliviana de Aviación (BoA), Avianca (connection), Copa Airlines (Panama), LATAM (Lima). Important consideration: Bolivia has two cities that function as capitals (La Paz and Sucre), and Santa Cruz is the largest city. International flights frequently connect via Lima or Bogotá. Confirm with your airline if there are documentation checks at layover cities.

One Document for All Three Countries?

If your child's itinerary includes Peru, Ecuador, AND Bolivia (or two of them), our letter can mention all countries in the trip. Simply indicate this when filling out the form.

What You Need to Have Before Traveling

1. 1.The notarized letter — signed by the non-traveling parent, before a notary public
2. 2.Valid passport for the minor (verify it doesn't expire during the trip)
3. 3.Airline tickets — some countries ask to see the complete itinerary
4. 4.Copy of birth certificate — especially useful if the minor has a different last name than the adult traveling with them

→ Travel authorization letter for Peru, Ecuador, or Bolivia — $49

Prepare your document at least 2 weeks in advance. The notarization process can take 1-3 days depending on your area.

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