Spain’s National Police electronic headquarters quietly refreshed its guidance page on 30 September, clarifying that only one legal guardian needs to appear in person to obtain the mandatory travel permit for minors leaving the country unaccompanied. The update emphasises that the document is required solely for presentation at border controls—not to airlines or ferry companies—and that foreign minors residing in Spain follow their own national rules. Why this matters: during the autumn school-holiday period many Spanish families send children abroad for language camps or to visit relatives. Failure to carry the permit can result in denied exit at ports and airports, leading to last-minute re-ticketing costs borne by employers if the trip is a corporate relocation. The new page includes downloadable bilingual forms and an expanded list of acceptable parental-authority documents, such as digital family-book extracts. Police stations report appointment slots are filling quickly; companies planning group school visits or dependent-relocation packages should book authorisation appointments at least two weeks in advance.
