What are the rules and how to book a ticket for minors?

Check out how the boarding process works for each age group here:

From 0 to 5 years:

Do you pay for the ticket?

Up to that age, the child is entitled to free tuition.
To enjoy the benefit, the person responsible must collect the free ticket at the counter before boarding time on the day of travel.

Attention: when free, the child will not be able to occupy a seat and will need to travel on the lap of the person responsible.

Do they need to be accompanied?

Yes. The company of parents or legal guardians is mandatory;

What documentation is needed for the trip?

For the minor: the child's birth certificate and original ID, if available;

From the accompanying person: official document from the person responsible and proving the legal relationship.

Can I use the baby comfort?

Your baby's journey will be safer if accommodated in the baby seat. In this situation, you will need to reserve a seat for the child and contact the bus in advance to confirm the use of the equipment on the bus.

From 6 to 15 years:

Do you pay for the ticket?

Yes, the total ticket price.

Do they need to be accompanied?

Yes. It is mandatory to accompany relatives up to the 3rd degree, such as mother, father, siblings, grandparents, uncles, great-grandparents, nephews over 18 years of age, or legal guardians.

What documentation is needed for the trip?

For the minor: ID or original birth certificate;

From the accompanying person: official document from the accompanying person proving the relationship.

Other information:

If there is no relationship between the minor and their companion, a written authorization signed by the legal guardian and notarized will be required.

From 16 to 17 years:

Do you pay for the ticket?

Yes, the total ticket price.

Do they need to be accompanied?

No.

What documentation is required for the trip?

Minors will need to present official identification with a photo.

Attention:

• Travel authorization granted by those responsible can be requested virtually via the link: https://www.e-notariado.org.br/customer/travel-permit-providers.
• If, for a valid reason, the minor needs to travel unaccompanied by a legal guardian or relative, they will need to present their original ID or birth certificate together with a court authorization.
• In international travel without the presence of the father and mother, judicial authorization is required for all minors (up to 17 years old).
• It is worth emphasizing that these are Brazil's general rules for interstate travel (between different states). If your trip is intercity (between cities in a single state), we recommend you consult the responsible transport company.

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