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Fees: For services requiring a fee, payment may be made in US dollars or the equivalent in FCFA at the Consular Cashier booth. We only accept U.S. currency printed within the last 10 years.
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Fill the required form out using the PASSPORT WIZARD . Complete the form online, hit submit, and then print the form and bring it to your appointment. The printed form will include the unique scannable barcode in the upper left corner – make sure it is not cut off. Handwritten forms are only accepted in absolute emergencies.
Do you need to renew an adult’s passport?
Adult Passport Renewal
For us to provide quality service to all our customers, it is important that you arrive on time for your appointment. Applicants who arrive more than 15 minutes late for their appointments will have to reschedule. Applicants who arrive on time for their appointment without the required documents may also be required to reschedule their appointments.
Allow approximately 3 weeks for processing.
Do you need to apply for a first-time/renew a Minor’s passport (Under Age 16)?
For us to provide quality service to all our customers, it is important that you arrive on time for your appointment. Applicants who arrive more than 15 minutes late for their appointments will have to reschedule. Applicants who arrive on time for their appointment without the required documents may also be required to reschedule their appointments.
Allow Approximately 3 weeks for processing.
What to do when both parents are not able to be present at passport interview:
Both parents and/or guardians should appear with the minor. If one parent/guardian cannot be present, the non-applying parent or guardian must complete DS-3053 “Statement of Consent” providing written consent for the issuance of a passport for the minor child. Additionally, the non-applying parent or guardian consenting to the issuance of a passport for a minor child must:
On the appointment day, the applying parent or guardian will submit:
If you are the applying parent or guardian and the written consent of the non-applying parent or guardian or evidence of sole custody cannot be obtained in a timely manner, complete the DS-5525 “Statement of Exigent/Special Family Circumstances” .
The statement must explain in detail the non-applying parent’s or guardian’s unavailability and recent efforts made to contact the non-applying parent. You may also be required to provide evidence (e.g., custody order, incarceration order, restraining order) to document your claim of exigent or special circumstances.
Please submit the DS-5525 with the DS-11 on the appointment day.
Do you need to replace a Lost or Stolen passport?
Adult Passport
Minor Passport
Do you need to change your name in your Passport?
If your passport was issued less than 1 year ago and your name has been legally changed due to marriage or court order:
For us to provide quality service to all our customers, it is important that you arrive on time for your appointment. Applicants who arrive more than 15 minutes late for their appointments will have to reschedule. Applicants who arrive on time for their appointment without the required documents may also be required to reschedule their appointments.
Allow approximately 3 weeks for processing.
For us to provide quality service to all our customers, it is important that you arrive on time for your appointment. Applicants who arrive more than 15 minutes late for their appointments will have to reschedule. Applicants who arrive on time for their appointment without the required documents may also be required to reschedule their appointments.
Allow approximately 3 weeks for processing.
Do you need an emergency passport?
It takes only 2-3 weeks to receive a full validity passport with 52 pages and you should plan ahead before your passport expires. Emergency passports are limited to 12 pages, normally valid for only one year and cannot be extended. Emergency passports are issued when there is a need for immediate travel. These passports are generally not valid for travel or transit through certain countries such as the Schengen countries. You should first schedule a passport appointment using the links below. If necessary, you can request a limited emergency passport on the day of your appointment. If you need to travel prior to the day of your scheduled appointment, please email yaoundeacs@state.gov and include a copy of your travel itinerary, the date of your scheduled appointment and a description of your emergency.
As with full validity passports, you must appear at the Embassy in person to apply. The application process and fee are the same as if you were applying for a regular passport.
When you receive your emergency passport, you will also receive a letter that explains how to obtain a regular passport after completing your urgent travel. If you apply for your regular passport within one year of the date your emergency passport, you will not have to pay the fee again.
If you need reasonable accommodation for your appointment, we encourage you to request your accommodation immediately once you schedule your appointment. We make every effort to provide accommodations to persons with disabilities and medical conditions. Reasonable accommodations vary, depending on the situation and the person’s needs.
Examples of accommodations include, but are not limited to:
The waiting room of the Consular Section and its restroom is wheelchair accessible.
Please contact us at yaoundeacs@state.gov for more information or to request reasonable accommodation.
Passport pickup: Passports must be collected by the applicant or authorized representative on Wednesdays from 3:00pm or Fridays between 9:00am and 11:00am.
Please call: (237) 22251-4000 / (237) 22220-1500
Outside of Office Hours, contact: (237) 22251-4000
Outside of Cameroon: (237) 22251-4000
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