How to Obtain a Cameroonian Passport 2026 Guide
Complete Guide: How to Get a Cameroonian Passport in 2026 Getting a Cameroonian biometric passport in 2025 is much simpler than it used to be—everything starts online on PASSCAM (the DGSN’s official portal), then you complete biometric enrollment at a police passport center in Cameroon or at a Cameroonian embassy/consulate abroad. This guide covers passport types, eligibility, documents, step-by-step process (online & in-person), updated fees, payments, timelines, mistakes to avoid, and FAQs—with official links throughout. At a glance (2026 updates) Apply online only via PASSCAM; appointments are booked inside your pre-enrolment. Payments for the passport are made online on PASSCAM (not at police stations/embassies). ( portal.passcam.cm ) Standard fee: 110,000 XAF (same worldwide; embassies may add small local fees for document legalization/consular services). ( cameroonhighcommission.co.uk ) Processing target: Production within 48 hours after biometric enrollment/validation in Cameroon; abroad, add shipping time to/from the mission. ( Laxton ) DGSN continues to streamline identity services. If you have double-identity or filiation issues, see the January 10, 2025 DGSN communiqué for how to regularize before applying. ( DGSN ) 1) Passport types & validity Ordinary (30 pages) – for all eligible citizens; valid 5 years. Yafon Global Service passport – for certain public officials on official travel (enrolled via DGSN/MINAT/MINREX channels). Diplomatic passport – for high-ranking officials/diplomatic personnel (enrollment centers designated by MINREX/DGSN). All application types (ordinary/renewal/lost/diplomatic/service) begin with PASSCAM pre-enrolment. ( consulacamparis.org ) 2) Eligibility Cameroonian nationality (by birth or naturalization). A National ID Card (CNI) number is requested during pre-enrolment; if yours is not available/valid, the portal allows a temporary option (then you’ll prove identity with other documents at enrollment). ( Cameroon Embassy USA ) Minors: apply with a parent/guardian and provide additional documents/consents (see below). ( Haut-commissariat Cameroun Ottawa ) 3) Required documents (by situation) Bring originals + photocopies to biometric enrollment. The PASSCAM portal or your embassy will confirm your personalized list after pre-enrolment. A. First-time/ordinary passport (adult) Birth certificate (original + copy). ( Haut-commissariat Cameroun Ottawa ) National ID Card (CNI) or proof per portal instructions if pending. ( Cameroon Embassy USA ) Proof of profession/residence as requested by the portal (varies). (Portal checklist.) ( portal.passcam.cm ) B. Renewal Previous passport (original) + copy. ( Haut-commissariat Cameroun Ottawa ) C. Lost or stolen passport Police certificate of loss/theft from the place of incident + copy of the lost passport (if available). ( Haut-commissariat Cameroun Ottawa ) D. Change of name (marriage/divorce) Supporting civil status document (marriage certificate, court judgment, etc.). ( Haut-commissariat Cameroun Ottawa ) E. Minors (under 21 as commonly required by missions) Child’s birth certificate. Copies of both parents’ IDs (or legal guardian’s). Parental authorization (when only one parent appears). Embassy checklists spell these out. ( Haut-commissariat Cameroun Ottawa ) F. Applicants abroad (diaspora) Same core documents as above plus embassy-specific items (e.g., consular card, proof of status in host country, prepaid return envelope, etc.—varies by mission). See your mission’s page for its exact list. ( Haut-commissariat Cameroun Ottawa ) 4) Fees & how to pay (2026) Standard passport fee: 110,000 XAF (paid online during PASSCAM pre-enrolment). ( cameroonhighcommission.co.uk ) Accepted payment methods on PASSCAM: Visa/Mastercard, MTN Mobile Money, Orange Money, Express Union, Yoomee, and other locally supported options. (Card & Mobile Money availability can vary by country.) Cameroon Embassy USA Embassy add-ons: Some missions charge local fees for legalization/certification (e.g., London: £20 per document). These are separate from the 110,000 XAF and are paid at the mission if applicable. Official payment happens only on PASSCAM—avoid third parties asking you to pay elsewhere for the passport fee. ( consulacamparis.org ) 5) Step-by-step application A) Online pre-enrolment (everyone starts here) Go to PASSCAM and sign in with phone or email (one-time code). ( portal.passcam.cm ) Choose “New Application”, fill the form (CNI number if you have it; otherwise follow the portal’s instruction). ( Cameroon Embassy USA ) Pay 110,000 XAF online on the portal and save/print the receipt. ( cameroonhighcommission.co.uk Book your appointment slot for biometric enrollment at your chosen center (in Cameroon) or at your embassy/consulate abroad. ( Haut-commissariat Cameroun Ottawa ) Download/print the pre-enrolment PDF (it’s also emailed to you). ( Embassy of Cameroon in Japan ) B) Biometric enrollment (in person) In Cameroon: Go to your selected DGSN