To all FIDE Member Federations:

FIDE Events Commission issued a comment on p. 2.5 of the World Youth Chess Championships 2024 Invitation letter:

Quote: 2.5. Important: According to Brazilian national legislation, all minors (-18 years old) must always be accompanied by one or both parents or legal guardians during their stay at the hotels and must present identification documents at check-in. In case of absence of both parents or legal guardians, the child/adolescent must be accompanied by an adult who must present written legal authorization granting powers for the care and custody of the minor.

EVE comment: According to Brazilian law ("Child and Adolescent Statute"), heads of delegations should present written notary authorization for each player (who hasn't reached the age of 18) from their parents. This is very important for hotel accommodations, as hotels cannot host a child or adolescent without a legal parental consent. 

In case all notary-authorized documents are collected, but a delegation is facing problems with accommodation, please inform Events Commission ASAP at: fideevents@fide.com.

Official website: worldyouth2024.com/