Can the Custodian Travel with the Child Outside Jordan and What Are the Procedures?

The Jordanian Personal Status Law No. 15 of 2019 regulates travel with a child outside the Kingdom in a way that balances the custodian's right, the guardian's right, and the child's interest. Article 177 provides that whoever wishes to travel with the child abroad for a lawful purpose obtains the guardian's consent; if he does not consent, the court may permit the travel after verifying that the child's interest is secured and stating the duration of the visit, while taking the necessary guarantee to ensure the child's return.

Article 176 addresses the residence or travel abroad of a child holding Jordanian nationality, making it contingent on the guardian's consent or the court's permission, to protect both parties' and the child's rights.

Travel with the child outside Jordan is therefore not allowed without prior, documented permission — either from the guardian or, in case of dispute, from the court — and the court may impose guarantees ensuring the child's return.

Assessing the permission, its duration, and the required guarantees remains within the Sharia Court's competence according to the child's interest and the circumstances of each case.

This is a general explanation based on Jordanian Personal Status Law and does not replace advice from a qualified lawyer in a specific dispute.