Embassy of the United States Yaounde, Cameroon

To replace a lost or stolen passport come in person to the Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy in Yaounde during American Citizens Services hours with the following materials:

• Local police report/declaration of lost or stolen passport.
• Completed and signed Statement Regarding Lost or Stolen Passport (DS-64). (PDF 767 KB) Print the online application and bring to Consular Section or visit the Consular Section for the form.
• 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.
• Evidence of United States citizenship (e.g. copy of U.S. passport book/card, U.S. certification of live birth, etc).
• Official identification such as passport book/card photocopy, driver’s license, resident permit, etc.
• Two 2”x2” (passport size) photograph, can be in color but the background must be white.
• 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.

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

• Birth certificate (original or certified copy) or Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA) if applicant was born a U.S. citizen outside the U.S. (original or certified copy).
• 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.
• Pictures of applicant growing up from birth to present age.

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. 

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