Bringing over K-2 Child

[Mr Bill 0]

Does anyone have any Peru experience regarding a K-2 child?

My fiancee lives in Peru and has a 7-year old daughter. When it comes time for them to leave Peru, what kind of document of permission do they need from the biological father? (He does not live close to them, never gave $$ support and had very minimal contact over the years.)

I am worried that he could potentially make our lives miserable at the last minute.

If they do need some kind of "permission" document, can it be a permanent thing, or would if have to be redone if they ever go back to Peru to visit in the distant future?

[pushbrk 13,611]

Does anyone have any Peru experience regarding a K-2 child?

My fiancee lives in Peru and has a 7-year old daughter. When it comes time for them to leave Peru, what kind of document of permission do they need from the biological father? (He does not live close to them, never gave $$ support and had very minimal contact over the years.)

I am worried that he could potentially make our lives miserable at the last minute.

If they do need some kind of "permission" document, can it be a permanent thing, or would if have to be redone if they ever go back to Peru to visit in the distant future?

Depends on Peruvian family law. From some countries, the answer is yes, definintely the biological parent can forbid the child from leaving the Country without a court order.

[KGSodie 0]

No idea about Peru (sorry) but for Russia, Natasha did need a letter of permission from the biological father, which he wouldn't give. So she took him to court and had his parental rights terminated (failure to support, no visitation, etc - all the stuff you say too). At the airport in Moscow, we had to show this document at passport control in order for Vika to be allowed to leave. Actually, the lady asked if we had the document, and I started to fetch it, and she waved me off. So I guess we just had to threaten to produce it.

[YuAndDan 153]

Yes, the consulate will need some type of letter of consent from the father before they will issue a K-2 visa.

Or there may be a legal procedure in Peru to terminate a parent's rights.

[NArocks 13]

In Colombia we had to present a Notorized document only available to be notorized in Bogota. This document must be presented before they allow the children to board the airplane out of the country. Every times the boys go back to Colombia they need a new letter drawn up stating they have the permission ( from the mom in this case ) to leave the country and has to be date specific. .

[BRIAN AND ISA 0]

Yes, you will have to get a notarized letter from the father saying that it is OK for the daughter to travel with the mother and live with the mother outside of Peru. We had to get this done for Isa's daughter and the father made some problems at first but then agreed. The actual letter is called " Autorizacion para Viaje de Menores al Exterior". The letter does not say that it is a one time deal but that "the minor child is allowed to travel with her mother to the United States, Europe, Asia or Africa and live where ever the mother decides to live." You will have to show this at the Lima airport and we also had it translated into english because you will have to show this at the POE. Good luck and let us know if you have any more questions.

[Mr Bill 0]

Yes, you will have to get a notarized letter from the father saying that it is OK for the daughter to travel with the mother and live with the mother outside of Peru. We had to get this done for Isa's daughter and the father made some problems at first but then agreed. The actual letter is called " Autorizacion para Viaje de Menores al Exterior". The letter does not say that it is a one time deal but that "the minor child is allowed to travel with her mother to the United States, Europe, Asia or Africa and live where ever the mother decides to live." You will have to show this at the Lima airport and we also had it translated into english because you will have to show this at the POE. Good luck and let us know if you have any more questions.

Thanks so much. That is great input! I have been going crazy trying to find this out! Not even the embassy could help me.

One very important follow-up question - where did you get a copy of the letter? Did you have to hire a lawyer in Peru to get this done? Or was it easier than that?

PS- we got the NOA2 in the mail yesterday!

[Jasman0717 9]

Yes, the consulate will need some type of letter of consent from the father before they will issue a K-2 visa.

Or there may be a legal procedure in Peru to terminate a parent's rights.

[BRIAN AND ISA 0]

Congrats on the NOA2!!! Isa said that the biological father had to go to and have an Attorney who is a notary fill out the form and then it was sent to Lima to be signed by a judge and then it was sent back to the notary who gave it to the father and then he gave it to Isa. I hope this helps, let us know if you have any more questions and good luck.

[elyandmichael 0]

Hi Mr. Bill,

Few weeks ago i asked about the same question...Have my ex-husband to sign a letter to permit my kids leave Peru?....and YES...he has...but now your fiancee and her daughter's father can go to any Notary and get a " Autorizacion para Viaje de Menores al Exterior", it costs 35 soles and you can get it inmediately, you dont need an attorney if he is agree with sign the permission..just must be present both parents, with their DNI original and copy and that's all...I know that because i went to the Notary and got the requirements...I hope this helps you...

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!!

Good luck...

[BRIAN AND ISA 0]

Hi Mr. Bill,

Few weeks ago i asked about the same question...Have my ex-husband to sign a letter to permit my kids leave Peru?....and YES...he has...but now your fiancee and her daughter's father can go to any Notary and get a " Autorizacion para Viaje de Menores al Exterior", it costs 35 soles and you can get it inmediately, you dont need an attorney if he is agree with sign the permission..just must be present both parents, with their DNI original and copy and that's all...I know that because i went to the Notary and got the requirements...I hope this helps you...

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!!

Good luck...

That is good news if your fiance and ex can get together and get the needed paperwork. Isa and her ex could not do it because he lived in another city and was traveling for work, that is probably why he went the route he did. Sounds like the shortest route is the best way to go if you can do it that way. Good luck again with everything.

Edited December 26, 2008 by BRIAN AND ISA