What parental consent to I need to travel to South Korea? (17 years old)?

Question

I am 17 years old, and will be traveling with a few friends (all 18 years old) to S. Korea for 10 days. I have a passport and all that. However, I'm wondering if I need any sort of parental consent to leave the country...?

Answer 1

no just visit

Answer 2

I think it sounds like an awesome opportunity which she should be able to embrace. South Korea is very safe, very modern, and actually, a lot more western than you might think. Of all of the Asian countries, right now it along with Japan would probably be the safest for western visitors. If adults are going whom you trust, there would be absolutely no safety reason not to send her. It is expensive there - she should know that. I don't think she is going to get bored. She may experience some extreme culture shock, especially if she hasn't traveled internationally previously, but boredom will not be an issue. A large number of Koreans, especially in the big cities, know at least some English. If the family she is going with speak Korean, then even a language barrier is a non-issue. The best part about international travel is experiencing the extreme appreciation for what you have back home. 17 and on a trip with another family is an awesome way and time to safely get that experience.

Answer 3

Can either of your parents sign the release form? If you cannot tell them you are leaving the country, then it sounds as though something is amiss. JMO (I am a mom and would just freak if my kid left for 10 days and I didn't know!)
Your 18 year old friends, unfortunately, can be charged with kidnapping and taking a minor (you) across not only state lines but international ones as well. So unless you have your parents signed consent, they could decide to press charges, and Federal authorities could easily get involved. Imagine that. Now if your parents are deceased or you are emancipated then just have that documentation with you. I believe a blood relative, such as an aunt could fill out and sign thr form stating they have legal custody.
Essentially, an adult must release you at the gate and you will only be released to an adult overseas.
My minor child traveled from the Midwest to California and I had to sign papers and had to name my sister in California as her guardian. But since you are traveling with adults, they can act as you legal guardian once you land. A parent, grandparent or legal guardian must vouch for you upon departure and upon return to the states.
One more thing, call the airline and explain your situation, whatever it is and they can help you too. Good luck and happy travels!!

Answer 4

Some countries and even airlines do ask for the parental consent form so, just to be on the safe side, have your parents sign one and bring it with you. You can get the form from the link below.

Answer 5

I don't think you need any parent consent forms.. even a little kid traveling by themselve doesn't need it.. All you really need is just your passport.. Have fun!

Answer 6

not sure... i went to France (from England) last year (at 16) with people 18+19 and i don't remember needing consent. i mean i had it - they sorted out tickets etc.. but i don't remember them like specifically signing consent or anything.

Uhh better to phone up and check i guess.

Some hostels/hotels might not let you stay? but probably will as your with older people. but again - better to check right?

Haha if you don't have consent - better make sure they don't do a missing person thing - don't want to mess with korean police..

Have fun :)

Answer 7

Why South Korea, you shoudl go to North and youll probably get shot at, maybe placed in jail, even be a little hungary but I bet it would be better than south Korea.

You could even bring a camcorder, record your events and bring it to Sundance next year.

lol, just kidding yeah you'll need your parents to authorize some documentation which you can find pretty easily online.

I dont do drugs, lol

Cheers

Answer 8

no you dont, passport, and birth cetificate