Police Αnnouncement:
Mandatory Document Verification for Passengers Under 18 Years Old Dear agents, During the process of passport control at the Passport Control Service of Police Station of Megisti we are obliged to implement the 2016/399 Regulation of European Parliament and Council of Europe referring to the regime of people acreoss border- Schengen Border Code. Specifically, according to the point 6 of annex VII of the previous Code, we must ensure that the minors (under 18 years old) are passing the borders of Schengen Area with the written consent of parents or legal guardians. Effective immediately, no passenger under the age of 18 may board your vessel without the following documentation, and the parents and guardians will be obliged to present the following:
1. **A valid passport or identity card** for the minor.
2. **A written consent form** signed by both parents or legal guardians, indicating their agreement for the minor's travel. This document must be official.
3. If only one parent has custody, the relevant court document proving sole custody must also be provided.
4. If the parents are deceased, the death certificate of the parent(s) must be presented.
5. **A copy** of the above documents must be submitted to the border police officer upon departure from the country. The above documents apply to all nationalities, whether or not a country is part of the Schengen Agreement, and are mandatory to ensure the protection of minors. Please ensure that all requirements are met before boarding the ship for the smooth conduct of the journey for the minors and their parents, and inform the concerned parties accordingly. Additionally, please ensure that this notice is clearly displayed at the ticket counter and prominently featured on the vessel's website for e-tickets, so that passengers are aware of these requirements when purchasing tickets. We hope for your cooperation with the above instructions in order to avoid delays during the control process or potential legal sanctions for the escorts of minor persons.
Sincerely,
Commander of Passport Control of Megisti