In terms of South African passport regulations, the parent who has sole custody and guardianship can sign passport applications of their children on their own. Applications take six (6) months or more to be finalized.• Copy of Passport. • Copy of South African Unabridged Birth Certificate. Los Angeles, CA 90048. If one parent is not available, the non-applying parent must complete the form DS-3053 . Each applicant must complete and sign a visa application, filling in each of its sections. Use if one parent or guardian cannot go with the child to apply in person for the child's passport. The fee is to be paid at the time of your application at the German Mission. Identify passport service type.