Embassy of the United States Yaounde, Cameroon

To apply for a passport for the first time schedule an appointment and appear in person to the Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy in Yaounde with the following materials:

• Completed and unsigned Application for U.S. Passport (DS-11) (PDF 89 KB). Print the online application and bring to Consular Section or visit the Consular Section for the form.

• Birth certificate (original or certified copy).

• Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA) if applicant was born a U.S. citizen outside the U.S. (original or certified copy).

• Two 2”x2” photographs, can be color but background must be white.

• Official identification if applicant is over age 16.

• Passport fee for applicant over 16 years of age: $135.00 or FCFA equivalent.

• Passport fee for children under 16 years of age: $105.00 or FCFA equivalent.

• Pictures of applicant growing up from birth to present age.

There are additional requirements when the applicant is a child younger than 16 years old:

• Both parents need to be present with the child and sign the application in front of Consular Officer

• Both parents need to present their passports or other official photo identification containing their signature

• If one parent is not present due to extenuating circumstances:  submit a notarized original Statement of Consent (Form DS-3053) (PDF 28 KB) completed by the absent parent with a copy of parent’s notarized photo identification with signature (e.g. passport or driver’s license)

• If parents are divorced: submit an original or certified copy of divorce decree

• If one parent, or another individual, has sole legal custody: submit the original or certified copy of the court decree indicating this

• If one parent is deceased: submit an original or certified copy of the death certificate

• If a guardian is caring for the child: submit a notarized letter from both parents (or an individual with legal custody) giving permission to obtain a passport.

Forms: Forms related to the passport application are available at http://travel.state.gov/passport/forms/forms_847.html at http://yaounde.usembassy.gov or in the Consular Section at the Embassy.

Fees: For services requiring a fee, payment may be made in US dollars or the equivalent in FCFA.  We only accept U.S. currency printed within the last 10 years.