We are married and the children have my surname. Will there be any problems at passport control?

[Guest]

I'm taking my 2 children to Spain in a couple of weeks without my husband as he's working. We are married and the children have my surname. Will there be any problems at passport control? Do I need a letter or anything?

I just want to make sure there aren't any problems.

[Debbie]

I very much doubt it. My husband has taken them away without me and vice versa. Never any issues.

[Maria]

if they are in your surname id doubt youd have any problems.

[Viki]

I took my 3 children to my parents in Spain last year for 6 weeks. I wasn’t asked or stopped at any point.

[Christine]

If someone with parental responsibility is not travelling with you then you need a letter from them just in case.

You probably won't be asked for it, but better to be safe than sorry.

Don't forget to take a look at: Is £1600 a good price for a week s/c in Lanzarote over October half term for myself and three children?

[Katherine]

No, you’ll be fine. How old are your children?

I went last year for my Grandma’s funeral and my name has part of their surname. The most we had is the passport guy asked my son if I was his mum.

[Dawn]

No you won’t need anything more than your passports.

[CA Upton]

Do you all have the same surname?

If yes you’ll be fine.

We went recently and due to having a blended family we don’t all have the same surname.

Spain was not an issue.

However getting back in the UK was like getting through.

a quiz it was ridiculous! We are all British from birth x