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. First time passport applicants, especially children who left South Africa as minors, must have identity documents.• Copy of Passport. • Copy of South African Unabridged Birth Certificate. Download and complete the CPIAP request form, DS-3077 (one per child). If one parent is not available, the non-applying parent must complete the form DS-3053 . New Passport Applications and Passport Renewals for Minors under the age of 16 must include the following items: 1. Passports for Minors 15 years and younger. We strongly recommend that you instead bring documents in original when submitting an application. Select the US Embassy or Consulate where you will apply for an immigrant visa to learn what additional requirements there are, if any.