Applying for a Passport

U.S. citizen minors under the age of 16:

1. The citizen must be physically present at the time of application.

2. The citizen's official, original birth certificate or a certified true copy is required, along with the previous U.S. passport.

3. Two identical passport photographs (2” x 2” on a white background) recently taken are required.

4. Both parents must be present with government-issued ID.  If a parent is out of the country, a notarized letter of consent or Form DS_3053 is required authorizing the other parent to renew the passport.  In case of death of one parent, the custodial parent should submit a Death Certificate. In case of divorce, both parents' signatures are required unless a divorce decree with custody authority granted by an appropriate court demonstrates sole custody. 

5. Photos of the progressive aging and physical changes of the child may be necessary if the photo shown on the old passport does not reflect current physical appearance.  If the passport was issued to an infant, please provide photos from every age of the child, if possible.

6. Complete Form DS-11.

7. The total fee of USD 105.00 is required at the time of application.  The fee can be paid in CFA based on the current exchange rate.

U.S. citizens over the age of 16:

1. Complete Form DS-82.

2. The old passport is required.

3. Two identical passport photographs (2” x 2” on a white background) recently taken are required.

4. The total fee of USD 110.00 is required at the time of application.  The fee can be paid in CFA based on the current exchange rate.

Reporting and Replacing a Lost or Stolen Passport

The following must be submitted by the applicant in person:

1. Police report 
2. Two identical passport photographs (2” x 2” on a white background) recently taken.
3. Proof of US citizenship such as a U.S. birth certificate, Report of Birth Abroad, or Naturalization Certificate. 
4. Evidence to establish identity, such as a driver's license with photograph, ID card with photograph, Chadian or other passport. 
5. Completed Form DS-64 and Form DS-11.  (PDF)
6. Total fee of USD 135.00, or the equivalent in CFA.

Extra Passport Pages

If your passport's visa pages are becoming full, but your passport is still valid and in good condition, you may apply for additional pages.  Only one set of extra pages (24 pages are in each set) can be added to your passport at a time, but if needed, and if your passport remains in good condition, you may have up to two sets of extra pages inserted into your passport.  Once this limit is reached, you will need to apply for passport renewal.  Please note that extra pages cannot be added to an emergency passport.  Form DS-4085 should be submitted along with the passport.  The process takes approximately 45 minutes and it costs USD 82.00.

Changes of Name

If you have changed your name, you may apply to have this change reflected in your passport.  Please note that as of September 26, 2005, U.S. passports will no longer be amended to change items appearing on the data page; you will therefore apply for a new passport in your new name.  For any change of name you must provide original legal documents. A fee of USD 135.00 is required.  

Emergency Passports

Emergency passports may be issued for emergency travel when waiting for the full-validity passport to arrive from the U.S. would cause the applicant medical, personal, financial or other hardship. Please provide proof of imminent travel (i.e., existing airline tickets) and reason for emergency (i.e., police report or medical report).  The fee for an emergency passport is USD 135.00 or the equivalent in CFA.