Consular Service
Summary
General information
Visa
- Entry requirements
- Exemption to the requirement of an entry visa
- Exemption from visa fees
- Important immigration notice
- Visa fees
- Guidelines for visa applicants
- Applicants for a Cameroon entry visa must be in possession of the following
- Visa application form
Passports
Travel certificates/Laissez-passerRegistration of Cameroonian nationals
Marriage celebration
Birth certificate transcription (cameroonian children born in Canada)
GENERAL INFORMATION
The Consular Section of the Cameroon High Commission, Ottawa Canada, outlines in detail, the procedure for the acquisition of a Cameroon Entry Visa. We also provide you with information on other aspects of the functions of the Consular Section.
You are kindly invite to consult means of payment for consular services
HOURS OF OPERATION :
The High Commission is open to the general public
from 9:00am - 3:30pm Monday - Friday
The High Commission is however closed to the public on all national holidays in Canada and in Cameroon
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VISA
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
All persons entering Cameroon must be in possession of a valid passport (minimum 6 months) or Travel Document establishing the identity of the holder.
Travel Documents include Laissez-Passer or other travel documents issued by International Agencies recognized by the Government of Cameroon.
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EXEMPTION TO THE REQUIREMENT OF AN ENTRY VISA
Nationals of the following countries are exempted from obtaining ENTRY VISAS to Cameroon:
MALI, CHAD, CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC, NIGERIA
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EXEMPTION FROM VISA FEES
HOLDERS OF SPECIAL, DIPLOMATIC AND SERVICE PASSPORTS.
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IMPORTANT IMMIGRATION NOTICE
Travelers may be refused entry into Cameroon if they fall within the category of prohibited immigrants and if they do not satisfy immigration requirements at the point of entry. The Government of Cameroon will not be financially liable for their repatriation.
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VISA FEES
The following are charges for Entry Visas. These may be revised from time to time without prior notice, please inquire
Business, & Tourism, Short Stay Visa (1 - 3 months)
See announcement and consult the means of payment for consular services
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GUIDELINES FOR VISA APPLICANTS
All VISA APPLICATIONS take a minimum period of five (5) Business days to process
- Payments are made payable to Cameroon High Commission, Ottawa and only cash, money orders and certified checks are acceptable.
- A Single Entry Visa is valid for entry into Cameroon within three months i.e. the visa will expire if not used to travel within three months from the date of issue. However, the actual period permitted for stay in Cameroon shall be endorsed by Cameroon Immigration Service at the point of entry into Cameroon, usually for 60 days.
- Visas are normally issued for a period of three months but may be extended by the Cameroon Immigration Service before expiration.
- Multiple-Entry Visas endorsed for six months means that the applicant is granted unlimited entries into Cameroon within six months from date visa was issued.
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APPLICANTS FOR A CAMEROON ENTRY VISA MUST BE IN POSSESSION OF THE FOLLOWING
REQUESTS FOR BUSINESS VISAS Company letter guaranteeing stay in Cameroon and stating the reasons for visit, a signed work contract from Cameroon (if it exists) REQUEST FOR STUDENT VISAS Should be accompanied by a letter from the Institution applicant intends to study and evidence of financial means while in Cameroon. REQUESTS FOR VISITORS/TOURIST VISAS Reservation from Hotel where applicant will be lodging REQUESTS FOR EMPLOYMENT VISAS Should be accompanied with a Contract of Employment in Cameroon. Please provide a reference (should be the company or organization-employing applicant), and an authorization to work in Cameroon, issued by the Cameroon government REQUESTS FOR TRANSIT VISAS Enclose a valid to and return air ticket of the final destination and passport should have visa of the said destination REQUESTS FOR SHORT STAY VISAS TO VISIT FAMILY MEMBERS A letter of invitation from a family member or friend, signed by the competent local authority.
THIS CONDITION APPLIES TO EVERYONE INCLUDING CAMEROONIANS OF ORIGIN.
NEVERTHELESS, CAMEROONIANS OF ORIGIN WHO CANNOT OBTAIN A SIGNED INVITATION LETTER BECAUSE OF COMMUNICATION DIFFICULTIES SHOULD DOWNLOAD AND SIGN THE DECLARATION IN HONOUR FORM .
It takes a minimum period of five (5) business days to process visas.
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VISA APPLICATION FORM
VISAS BY POST - REGISTERED MAIL ONLY:
Visa applications by post will be accepted and processed only if all relevant documents are enclosed. A Pre-Paid self- addressed envelope must be provided by applicants for return mail. It is preferable to use one of the reputable couriers i.e. FEDEX, Purolator, or Priority-Express Mail (Canada Post):
Application for an Entry Visa for Cameroon
The link below provides complementary information for visa application
For children below 14 years
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PASSPORTS
APPLICATION FOR CAMEROON PASSPORTS
APPLICANTS ARE TO NOTE THAT THE MAKING OF A FALSE STATEMENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROCURING A PASSPORT IS AN OFFENCE UNDER THE IMMIGRATION ACT OF THE REPUBLIC OF CAMEROON .
REQUIREMENTS TO OBTAIN THE MACHINE READABLE PASSPORT:
Application form for a machine readable Passport
Application to Renew an expired Passport
Means of payment for consular services
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REPLACEMENT OF LOST PASSPORTS
An applicant for a misplaced passport must fully complete a passport application form and return it with:
- Original of birth certificate.
- Original of national identity card (or/and Driver's License (if any)).
- A police report.Applicants in this category will be invited to the Mission for an interview in order to ensure that they are bona fide Cameroon nationals. Applicants are kindly requested to call the Mission to schedule appointments for interviews. There is a waiting period of 3 months (90 days). There is no consideration of an emergency in this situation.
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TRAVEL CERTIFICATES/LAISSEZ-PASSER
Cameroonian Travel Certificates are issued only to persons who are not in possession of Cameroon Passports and who intend leaving Canada for Cameroon. This document is valid for three months. Applicants will be required to produce evidence of Cameroonian nationality such as photocopy of a passport, birth certificate, and national identity card. Applicants are required to apply personally at the Mission for an interview at the time of submitting the request for the Travel Certificate or through the immigration services (Requierements for Travel Certificate)
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REGISTRATION OF CAMEROONIAN NATIONALS
Cameroonians who are residents abroad should at the earliest opportunity register at the nearest Diplomatic Mission or Consulate of Cameroon. They will be issued a consular card. Failure to do this may in a period of emergency result in difficulty or delay in granting them the assistance and protection they are entitled to. Changes of address or departure from the country should also be notified to the Mission or Consulate. Visitors are not entitled to consular card.
Requirements and Registration Form for Cameroon Nationals in Canada
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MARRIAGE CELEBRATION
For marriage celabration in High Commission, download the following forms or documents below. The forms must be signed and deposited at least 1 month before the period of marriage celebration:
Documents required
Publication of bans
Certificat of celibacy
Attestation in honour
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