Passports
The Consular sections in Johannesburg, Cape Town, and Durban all process United States passport applications. Currently the processing time for most passports is two to three weeks.
The Department of State has amended the rule requiring the consent of both parents to obtain a passport for a minor child. In the past, when only one parent has appeared at the Consulate to apply for a minor's passport, a written statement of consent from the other parent was required. With effect from November 1, 2004, the Department requires that such statements of consent be notarized. The statement must give the non-appearing parent's unequivocal and unconditional consent to the issuance of the passport, and must be notarized before foreign notaries or local officials authorized to take acknowledgments and witness signatures.
Applicants under 16 years of age must appear in person at the Consulate.
Also, for children who may have changed substantially in physical appearance, we suggest you bring photos showing the child in the years since the issuance of the previous passport.
For the required forms you may click on the links provided, obtain them from the consulates, or visit http://travel.state.gov/passport/forms/forms_847.html.
Note: A passport fee change took effect February 1, 2008. Please refer to the Bureau of Consular Affairs website for the amended fees.
PASSPORTS
Many passport services are now available by mail. Individuals applying for qualifying services will not have to make an in-person visit to their local consulate. More >>
In order to provide the most efficient service, the Consulate General in Johannesburg has established an appointment system for routine services.
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