Cameroonian documents in Ghana

Using a Cameroonian document in Ghana

Cameroon is not a party to the Apostille Convention. A Cameroonian birth certificate, diploma, police record or company document for use in Ghana 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 Ghana may ask for extra steps or a translation into a specific language. We check these requirements for you.

Documents issued in Ghana

The procedure depends on the document type and the issuing authority. We check the applicable legalization chain and arrange it for you.

Frequently asked questions

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

No. Cameroon is not a party to the Hague Apostille Convention: a Cameroonian document for use in Ghana 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 Ghana. How do I use it in Cameroon?

The procedure depends on the document type and the issuing authority. Contact us and we will check the applicable legalization chain and arrange it for you.

Do I need a translation?

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