I had the privilege of using the new Cameroon passport production service on its inauguration day today 01 July 2021. I must say, I was quite impressed at the hospitality and the level of professionalism displayed was remarkable.
The New Passport production center is located in the Etoudi neighborhood, just between the Tongolo traffic light after Mbala 2, and the famous Carrefour de la Presidence, on the left. The center is so conspicuous that it can easily be spotted from the main road.
In this article, I’ll give you my personal experience as well as provide a detailed guide on how to apply for the new biometric Cameroon passport in Cameroon.
The application process can be broken down into 3 main steps: You can watch the application process here or proceed to read below
- Online Pre-enrollment Procedure
- Physical enrollment
- Retrieving of Produced Passports
1. PRE-ENROLLMENT PROCEDURE
My ordinary passport application started with logging into the website https://www.passcam.cm. for an online pre-enrollment procedure. Once in, you’ll be prompted to choose your language(English or French). Then only can you start the enrollment procedure. At this point, choosing a means of communication is of utmost importance. You will have to choose how you like to be notified. There are 2 options by phone number or email address.
I selected the phone number option and then entered my contact number to which a code was sent. The system will request you to enter the code received and validate it at the location indicated on the site. You will need this code to proceed to the pre-registration page. This code would permit you to re-login any time in case you didn’t complete the pre-registration process in one sitting.
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Next, on the pre-registration form, you’ll be requested to fill in some General information, Personal information, Parental information, and document information and reasons for applying for the passport.
Upon completion of the personal information form, you will be directed to the fee payment page where you will be prompted to choose payment options: either through mobile money, orange money, express union, Yoomee or Credit Card.
Once the payment is confirmed, you will be re-directed to the appointment page to choose an appointment place, date and time then you validate. A confirmation message and email will be sent with a PDF file to print and bring along on the appointment day with some other certified documents as follows:
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FOR YOUR CAMEROON PASSPORT APPLICATION IN CAMEROON
– Original ID card + a certified copy of your national ID card (certified at any police station)
– Original Birth Certificate + certified copy of your birth certificate (certified at the council)
– Proof of profession
2. PHYSICAL ENROLLMENT
WHAT TO EXPECT ON YOUR CAMEROON PASSPORT APPLICATION DAY
When you arrive at the Cameroon passport production center or Emi Immigration police stations you should expect the following
- We are still in the pandemic so your temperature will be taken,
- a police officer will verify your physical file with the file submitted online.
- Your photos, fingerprints, signature, and height will be taken.
- Your supporting documents will be digitized which you’ll also have to verify and approve.
- Please note, there is a possibility of rejection. If that happens you will be notified by text message or email with details on how to proceed. If your documents are validated, then your passport will be produced within 48hrs.
- It is also important to note that you can change our physical enrollment date only once. Also, your pre-enrollment procedure can be interrupted and resumed later at the level where it was saved from the code received by email or text message.
- A copy of the PDF file is also sent to your mailbox.
HOW MUCH DOES A CAMEROON PASSPORT COST?
Ordinary Passport Cost: 110,000XAF
Ordinary Passport Validity: 5 Years
3. COLLECTING YOUR CAMEROON PASSPORT
Once your passport is available in your physical enrollment center, you are notified by email or text message. To collect, you will undergo a verification of your identity at your physical enrollment centre.
Your passport can also be collected by a third party provided they have a power of attorney from the applicant duly legalized by the competent office. Six months after production, all uncollected passports will be returned to the Border Police Department.
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MORE INFORMATION ON CAMEROON PASSPORT REQUIREMENTS
Cameroon Passport Requirements for Minors under 15years old
- Pre-enrollment receipt
- Certified Photocopy of the birth certificate
- Proof of social status if applicable
- Parental authorization of one parent or legal guardian or holder of a legalized power of attorney
- National Identity Card(NIC) -certified photocopy of one of the parents, legal guardian or power of attorney to act in place of parents.
Requirements for Minor Applicants between the ages of 15 and 21
- Pre-enrollment receipt
- certified photocopy of the birth certificate
- Certified Photocopy of NIC
- Proof of Social Status if applicable
- Parental authorization of one of the parents or legal guardian or holder of a legalized power of attorney.
- NIC certified photocopy of one of the parents, legal guardian or power of attorney to act in place f the parents or legal guardian.
Cameroon Passport requirements for married Minor
- Pre-enrollment receipt
- Certified copy of the birth certificate
- Certified photocopy of the NIC
- Proof of profession or any socio-professional occupation, if applicable.
- Certified photocopy of the marriage certificate.
Cameroon Passport Requirements for applicants over age 21
- Pre-enrollment receipt
- Certified photocopy of the birth certificate
- Certified photocopy of the NIC
- Proof of Profession or social status if applicable
- Certified photocopy of the marriage certificate for married women over 21years (if applicable).
Has your Cameroon Passport been stolen or lost? These are the renewal requirements
- Pre-enrollment receipt
- copy of lost or stolen passport
- Certificate of declaration of stolen or lost Cameroon passport including the passport number.
- Certified photocopy of the birth certificate( for applicants under the age of 50)
- Certified photocopy of the NIC
- Proof of Profession or social status if applicable
- Certified photocopy of the marriage certificate
We hope this guide has given you a perspective of what to expect and how to apply for your Cameroon passport in Cameroon or around the world. If you found this article helpful, then share it on your favorite social media channel or with your friends on WhatsApp.
Thanks to this new passport, Cameroon is definitely embarking on the path of modernity and reliability.
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