Can I apply for a visa for my child after divorce?

Hello. I’m divorced from my ex-husband, and he has a different nationality than me. My child and I also have different nationalities. Does anyone know if I can still apply for a visa for my child? Thank you :slightly_smiling_face:

Hi Leane. I had a friend who was in almost the same situation. She’s divorced - she’s Chinese and her ex-husband is Australian, and their child holds Australian nationality. She was really worried at first, but she managed to apply for her child’s visa successfully. The key was making sure all the custody documents and birth certificate were in order. It might help to check with someone who’s actually been through it, but from what I’ve seen, it can definitely be done :+1:

Hi, I’m Meliza, a Visa Expert at Outbound.

Yes, you can still apply for a visa for your child even if you, your ex-husband, and your child hold different nationalities. What matters is providing the correct legal and parental consent documents.

In most Schengen cases, you will need:

1. Your child’s birth certificate
To show the legal relationship between you and your child.

2. Proof of custody or parental authority
If you have sole custody, submit the official custody decision or divorce judgment that states this.
If custody is shared, both parents usually need to sign consent.

3. A consent letter from the other parent (if applicable)
If your ex-husband still shares parental authority, most embassies require a signed consent letter allowing the child to travel with you.
A copy of his passport or ID is usually required as well.

4. Your passport and your child’s passport
Both must be valid for the Schengen requirement.

Nationality differences do not prevent you from applying. The embassy mainly checks legal guardianship, parental permission, and whether the documents clearly support the child’s travel.