Passport For Children Every child should have a separate passport. The applicant should complete the formalities as applicable for the issue of a new passport . The child has to sign or put a thumb impression (as applicable) on the application form which should be duly counter-signed by the parents or legal guardian. In addition, a declaration is to be submitted duly signed by the parents. The validity of such a passport (for children under 18 years) will be for 5 years and the fee is $25/-. If the child name has been endorsed on the mother’s passport, then the mother also has to fill in a Miscellaneous Service form requesting deletion of the child’s name from her passport. If the child is born in the USA, the original birth certificate and parent’s passports with a photocopy of each are to be submitted with the application form. The applicants are requested to visit FAQ Section on our Website for any Visa and Passport related clarification. For any further clarification please write to us at e-mail address: vccons@indconjoburg.co.za . Phone calls to the Consulate may be avoided as the Consulate has difficulty in answering the spate of phone calls received everyday.