Cameroonian documents in South Africa

Using a Cameroonian document in South Africa

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

Documents issued in South Africa

This country is a party to the Apostille Convention. For use in another member country, an apostille issued there is enough; for use in Cameroon, the document is normally legalized by the competent Cameroonian mission. Our international network handles either procedure.

Frequently asked questions

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

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

This country is a party to the Apostille Convention, but Cameroon is not. For Cameroon, the document is normally legalized by the Cameroonian embassy or consulate responsible for that country. If it is to be used in another member country, an apostille issued in South Africa is enough, and our network can obtain it for you.

Do I need a translation?

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