Cameroonian documents in Gabon

Using a Cameroonian document in Gabon

Cameroon is not a party to the Apostille Convention. A Cameroonian birth certificate, diploma, police record or company document for use in Gabon normally follows this route:

1. 1Certified translation
2. 2Notary or true copy
3. 3MINREX legalization
4. 4Embassy or consulate

Depending on the purpose (visa, marriage, study, employment, company set-up), the authority receiving the document in Gabon may ask for extra steps or a translation into a specific language. We check these requirements for you.

Documents issued in Gabon

As this country is not a party to the Apostille Convention, its documents go through a legalization chain: local authorities, then the diplomatic mission of the country where the document will be used. We coordinate these steps with our partners.

Frequently asked questions

Can I get an apostille on a Cameroonian document for use in Gabon?

No. Cameroon is not a party to the Hague Apostille Convention: a Cameroonian document for use in Gabon is first legalized by MINREX and then normally by the embassy or consulate responsible for that country. We check the current requirements before starting.

I have a document issued in Gabon. How do I use it in Cameroon?

As this country is not a party to the Apostille Convention, the document goes through the legalization chain: authorities in Gabon, then the Cameroonian embassy or consulate. We coordinate these steps with our partners.

Do I need a translation?

If the document is not in a language accepted in Gabon, a certified translation is required. Depending on the case, the translation is done before or after legalization; we tell you the right order.