How to Obtain Cameroonian Citizenship
Cameroon is a country located in northern Africa, sandwiched between the nations of Nigeria and Chad. Cameroon is a French-speaking country, but many citizens also speak English, especially in the larger cities of Yaounde (the capital), Garoua, Bamenda and Tiko. Known for its varied African climate and landscape of coastline, mountain ranges, rain forests and deserts, it is easy to see why Cameroon is an attractive choice for immigration. Citizenship is much easier to obtain for someone born in Cameroon, someone with a parent who was born there, a female marrying a citizen or someone who has been living in Cameroon or working there for some time. Obtaining citizenship rights in Cameroon is a challenge, but it is not impossible.
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Familiarize yourself with the nation of Cameroon---their laws, rules, customs and regulations. The Internet offers a wealth of information about Cameroon, and the official website for the country is spm.gov.cm/. The laws about Cameroonian citizenship are predicated specifically in Ordinance #2 in 1959 and Ordinance #68 in 1968 (read more about Cameroonian law and those specific ordinances here: http://www.nyulawglobal.org/Globalex/Cameroon.htm).
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Determine whether you qualify for Cameroonian citizenship. If you were born in Cameroon or are a female who is marrying a citizen of Cameroon, the process will be easier for you. If you do not meet the requirements, but you live in Cameroon or are working there currently, both are possibilities for obtaining citizenship. A complete listing of citizenship regulations may be found at the following website: mysecondpassport.com/english/offshore_citizenship-in-cameroon.
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Talk to a representative of the nation of Cameroon about obtaining citizenship rights. The Embassy of the Nation of Cameroon is located in Washington, D.C., and the phone number is 202-265-9890. The embassy's website is ambacam-usa.org/.
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Forms must be completed at an immigration office in Cameroon. Photo identification, a birth certificate and proof of residence are required. The country has no provision for filling out forms and citizenship applications online or outside the Cameroon borders.
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Tips & Warnings
Cameroon does not recognize dual citizenship rights.
