Airport Transfer with Children from Minsk: Family Travel Checklist

Documents for Your Child

• ▸International passport for the child (including infants).
• ▸Schengen visa, or the child is entered into a parent's visa.
• ▸Birth certificate — original.
• ▸If the child travels without both parents — notarised parental consent, translated and certified.
• ▸Medical insurance with at least €30,000 coverage.

Child Seats

Under Belarusian and EU law, children under 12 who are shorter than 150 cm must travel in an approved child restraint system or booster seat. ComfortLine provides seats free of charge — just specify the child's age and weight when booking.

What to Pack for the Journey

• ▸Water and snacks for 4–6 hours (no shops at the border).
• ▸Wet wipes, paper towels, small bin bags.
• ▸A change of clothes in case of spills or motion sickness.
• ▸A favourite toy and headphones for videos.
• ▸A light blanket — the car has air conditioning.
• ▸Anti-nausea medication if your child is prone to motion sickness.

How to Cross the Border with Children More Quickly

• ▸Avoid peak times — Friday evening and Sunday afternoon.
• ▸Keep all documents in one folder.
• ▸If the queue is long, ask the driver about a family lane — some Lithuanian checkpoints allow families with young children to go ahead of the queue.
• ▸Feed the children and take a bathroom break before the border.