Both parents must appear and sign for a minor applicant and present current identification and proof of relationship to applicant (such as certified copy of birth certificate) when minor is under the age of 16. A U.S. Passport Book is the standard type of Passport.
To apply for the passport, you must submit the following documents: A duly completed passport application Form DHA-73. Your original identity document and a copy, or a birth certificate and copy thereof if under 16. If under 18 years, parental consent for issuing of the passport.
First ID DOCUMENT & ADULT PASSPORT. To apply for 1st ID document and 1st adult passport, your child must be at least 15.9 years of age. The average processing time is six to nine months. You can only apply for the new passport if the validity of your passport is less than 2 months.
Processing Times Routine: 4-6 weeks Expedited: 2-3 weeks and an extra $60 Urgent Travel: See our Get my Passport Fast page.
Opening Hours Business hours Monday to Friday - and to Passport collection Monday to Friday to and to Submission timings Monday to Friday - and to 1 more row
Current Processing Times Routine4 to 6 weeks Expedited 2 to 3 weeks Urgent Must make an appointment and have international travel within 14 calendar days
Applications take six (6) months or more to be finalized. They are valid for 10 years and are not renewable. When South African passports expire, new passport applications will have to be filed. Application forms plus supporting documentation must be submitted in duplicate.
First ID DOCUMENT & ADULT PASSPORT. To apply for 1st ID document and 1st adult passport, your child must be at least 15.9 years of age. The average processing time is six to nine months. You can only apply for the new passport if the validity of your passport is less than 2 months.
ALL APPLICANTS (including children) must personally appear when applying for a passport. Children under 16 years of age must have both parents present. IF one of the child's parents can not personally appear, download and complete Form DS- 3053 Statement of Consent for Issuing a Passport to a Child.