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The Parental Consent Letter For Passport Application is a mandatory document in Austria when applying for a minor's passport. It is required under the Austrian Passport Act (Passgesetz 1992) and related regulations to ensure proper documentation of parental authorization and prevent unauthorized passport issuance. This document becomes necessary when one parent cannot be present during the passport application process, or when both parents are authorizing a third party to handle the application. The letter must include specific details about the consenting parents, the child, and the scope of authorization. It typically requires notarization to be legally valid and may need to be accompanied by supporting documentation such as identification documents, birth certificates, and, if applicable, custody orders. The document plays a crucial role in safeguarding children's interests and preventing potential child abduction cases while facilitating legitimate passport applications.
