you need to read the taking someone elses child abroad thread

wizard

Sorry Wizard, will do. Thanks ccmc

Portugal has very specific requirements concerning the entry and exit of persons under the age of 18.

I copied this from the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office website Portugal page:

Travelling with children

A minor under the age of 18 travelling to Portugal must either:
"¢be accompanied by a parent or guardian,
"¢be met at the airport or point of entry by a parent or guardian, or
"¢carry a letter of authorisation to travel from a parent or guardian. The letter should name the adult responsible for the minor during his/her stay.

A minor who is resident in Portugal may be prevented from leaving the country if he/she is travelling unaccompanied and is not carrying a notarised letter of authority from a parent or guardian. This is particularly important for children returning to school in the UK.

Similarly, a resident minor travelling with just one of his/her parents, must have a notarised letter of authority to leave the country from the parent who is staying behind. A standard form of words (in Portuguese) covering both of these cases, may be downloaded from the Portuguese immigration service website in Portuguese.

When asked this question once before, the thought passed across my mind that two legally married 17 year olds could not enter Portugal unless they complied with the requirements above!