Child Traveling with Grandmother to Puerto Rico

[homerunmelissa]

My daughter is traveling to Puerto Rico with my mother. They have different last names. My research found that I do not need to provide a letter if traveling within the US. However, I know Puerto Rico is part of the US but not a state. Will I need an authorization letter?

[TheMiddleSeat · Accepted solution]

Need?  No.

Suggested?  Yes.

There is no requirement, but it might come in handy if someone questions the travelers.

--TheMiddleSeat

[DancingDavidE]

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@homerunmelissa wrote:

My daughter is traveling to Puerto Rico with my mother. They have different last names. My research found that I do not need to provide a letter if traveling within the US. However, I know Puerto Rico is part of the US but not a state. Will I need an authorization letter?

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How old is the daughter?

A letter with some contact information might not be a bad thing to have just in case. 

Even though it isn't required what happens if they run into someone official that oversteps the guideline and asks for a letter.

[homerunmelissa]

11 years old

[floridaguy]

FYI - the child does not qualify for "Family Boarding" in case you wondered.