Australian consular representation in Cameroon
Australian Consulate in Yaoundé
Find current contact details, location, passport interview information and guidance for Australians seeking consular assistance from the Australian Consulate in Yaoundé, Cameroon.
Contact information
Contact the Australian Consulate in Yaoundé
Use the current official details below to contact Australia’s honorary consular representative in Cameroon.
Before visiting: contact the Consulate in advance to confirm current visitor arrangements and whether the assistance or passport service you require can be provided locally.
Location
Where is the Australian Consulate in Yaoundé?
The Australian Consulate is located at Les Manguiers in the BAT Compound Bastos area of Yaoundé.
Before travelling: contact the Honorary Consulate first to confirm the office location, visitor arrangements and any documents you need to bring.
About the mission
About the Australian Consulate in Cameroon
The Australian Consulate in Yaoundé provides local honorary consular representation for Australia in Cameroon.
The post is headed by Australia’s Honorary Consul, Dr Diane Acha-Morfaw. It provides limited consular assistance and can conduct Australian passport interviews.
Australia’s Ambassador to Cameroon is resident in Abuja. The Australian High Commission in Nigeria is responsible for Cameroon and provides additional consular support.
Services for Australians
Consular services
The Australian Consulate in Yaoundé provides limited consular assistance and selected passport-related assistance to Australians in Cameroon.
Consular assistance
Australians in Cameroon can contact the Honorary Consulate for limited consular assistance. More complex matters may be referred to or coordinated with the Australian High Commission in Abuja.
Passport interviews
The Australian Consulate in Yaoundé can conduct passport interviews. Contact the Consulate before visiting to confirm the current arrangements for your particular passport application.
Passport issuance
The Honorary Consulate does not issue Australian passports. Applicants requiring passport services beyond the functions available locally should follow the instructions provided by the Australian High Commission in Nigeria.
Notarial services: do not assume that Australian notarial services are available through the Honorary Consulate. Contact the post or the Australian High Commission in Abuja before making arrangements for a notarial matter.
Visa and citizenship matters: Australian visa and citizenship matters are administered by the Australian Department of Home Affairs and are not processed by the Honorary Consulate in Yaoundé.
Visitor arrangements
Passport interviews and visits in Yaoundé
The Australian Consulate in Yaoundé can conduct passport interviews, but applicants should contact the Consulate before attending to confirm the current arrangements.
Regular public counter hours are not published in the current Australian Government information for the post. Do not rely on walk-in access.
Prepare before visiting: explain the type of passport or consular assistance you require and confirm which application forms, identification, photographs and supporting documents you need to bring.
Consular responsibility
Australian representation in Cameroon
The Australian Consulate in Yaoundé provides local honorary consular representation for Australians in Cameroon.
Cameroon
The Honorary Consulate in Yaoundé provides limited consular assistance and can conduct Australian passport interviews.
Australian High Commission in Abuja
The Australian High Commission in Nigeria is responsible for Cameroon. Australia’s Ambassador to Cameroon is resident in Abuja.
Services beyond the Honorary Consulate: Australians who need assistance that cannot be provided in Yaoundé should contact the Australian High Commission in Abuja for guidance.
Planning your visit
Before visiting the Australian Consulate
Contact the Consulate and confirm the arrangements for your particular passport or consular matter before travelling to the office.
Contact the Consulate first
Regular public counter hours are not published. Call or email before visiting and confirm when you should attend.
Confirm the service
The Honorary Consulate provides limited services. Confirm that your passport or consular matter can be handled locally before travelling to the office.
Prepare your documents
If a passport interview or other visit is arranged, bring all identification, application forms, photographs and supporting documents requested for your particular matter.
Emergency assistance: Australians requiring urgent consular assistance can contact the Australian High Commission in Abuja on +234 906 540 5487. Australia’s 24-hour Consular Emergency Centre can also be contacted on +61 2 6261 3305.
Frequently asked questions
Australian Consulate in Yaoundé
Does Australia have a Consulate in Cameroon?
Yes. Australia maintains a Consulate in Yaoundé headed by an Honorary Consul.
Who is the Australian Honorary Consul in Cameroon?
DFAT currently lists Dr Diane Acha-Morfaw as Australia’s Honorary Consul in Yaoundé.
Where is the Australian Consulate in Yaoundé?
The Consulate is located at Les Manguiers, BAT Compound Bastos, BP 7063 Yaoundé, Republic of Cameroon.
How can I contact the Australian Consulate?
Call +237 222 217 442 or +237 696 802 662, or email bellah_chambers1@yahoo.com.
Can the Australian Consulate help Australians in Cameroon?
Yes. The Consulate provides limited consular assistance. More complex matters may be handled with assistance from the Australian High Commission in Abuja.
Can I have an Australian passport interview in Yaoundé?
Yes. The Australian Consulate in Yaoundé can conduct passport interviews. Contact the Consulate before visiting to confirm the current arrangements.
Does the Consulate issue Australian passports?
No. The Honorary Consulate provides passport interview assistance but does not issue Australian passports.
Does the Consulate provide Australian notarial services?
The current official information does not confirm a general notarial service at the Honorary Consulate. Contact the Consulate or the Australian High Commission in Abuja before making arrangements for a notarial matter.
Does the Consulate process Australian visa applications?
No. Australian visa and citizenship matters are administered by the Australian Department of Home Affairs.
Which Australian High Commission covers Cameroon?
The Australian High Commission in Abuja, Nigeria, is responsible for Cameroon. Australia’s Ambassador to Cameroon is resident in Abuja.
What should I do in a consular emergency?
For urgent assistance, contact the Australian High Commission in Abuja on +234 906 540 5487. Australia’s 24-hour Consular Emergency Centre is available on +61 2 6261 3305.