Cameroon - Police Clearance Certificate(Extrait duCasier Judicaire)

ProcedureEdit

Applying process in Cameroon for citizens of Cameroon.

a. Apply In-Person

In Cameroon, the criminal record extract is to be withdrawn from:
1. The Court of first instance for the natives of Yaoundé.
2. The Court of birth jurisdiction for non-natives of Yaoundé. (they should obtain a chief’s letter from the place of their birth or country of origin.)
Link for Court of first instance contact: online link
Applicant has to write an application for the certificate and attach his or her National Identity Card. Submit this set of document to “Chief Court Clerk” as per your area office.
Don’t forget to take the required copy of documents along with originals to the office.
Please follow as per authorities guidelines and submit the application along with documents. Applicant should pay for any charges if required as advised.
This application will be processed by respective department.
The certificate can be collected from the office where applicant applied in-person or will be delivered through mail upon notification or issued as per norms.

Applying process for citizens of Cameroon overseas.

a. Apply through representative

Citizens from overseas can apply through relatives living in Cameroon to apply on their behalf.
Link for Court of first instance contact: link
Representative will go to the respective office. They should not forget to take the required copy of documents along with “National Identity Card” and original birth certificate of the original applicant.
Please follow as per authorities guidelines and submit the completed application along with documents. Applicant should pay for any charges, if required as advised. Applicant filled application form should be used.
This application will be processed by respective department.
The certificate can be collected from the office where applicant applied in-person upon notification or issued as per norms.

Note: Representative should carry the following while applying.

original birth certificate of the applicant
ID card or passport.

Applying procedure for non citizens of Cameroon

a. Applying process in Cameroon.

Non-citizens of Cameroon are required to register their presence and their departure to obtain a stamp in their passport from the Commissioner of Police in the town where they reside.
This stamp will only be placed in the passport once a check has been run with the local court and a clear record returned.
Link for contact: https:link

Note: Individuals no longer resident in Cameroon cannot obtain a penal clearance from Cameroon. So, non citizens should get the above process done before they leave Cameroon.

Required DocumentsEdit

Country specific

Valid identity document (identity card, passport, driving license).
Valid passport.
National Identity Card
Original birth certificate

Foreign national

Original passport while living in Cameroon.
A copy of your permit of stay in Cameroon, passport number and place of issue as well.
Proofs of legal stay (copy of passport held during the said period with respective stamp and seal).

In general

Request for criminal record
Valid citizen proof with photo (respective ID’s issued by respective nation).
Proofs of legal stay (copy of passport held during the said period with respective stamp and seal).
Email ID (useful to communicate issues with respect to your application)
Valid contact number (applicant can be communicated)
Passport-size photos.
Birth certificate.

Office Locations & ContactsEdit

COURT OF FIRST INSTANCE,
Palace of Justice National Museum Street (Former Presidential Palace),
Yaoundé.
Tel: +237 22 69 23 28
Contacts:link and link

EligibilityEdit

Applicant with valid passport and a valid address proof.
Age: 16 years and above. In case of minors, the application must be submitted by the parent exercising parental authority, if the minor has not turned 16 years.
The current address of the applicant must be same as in the passport and other supporting documents.
Applicants who are in need of residential status, employment or long term visa or for immigration to a foreign nation.

FeesEdit

2500 Cameroon Francs.
Fee/charge varies for case to case. Updated fee requirement will be provided by respective authorities while applying.

ValidityEdit

Validity norms vary from country to country.

Documents to UseEdit

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Sample DocumentsEdit

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Processing TimeEdit

In one day.
Processing time varies with respect to the country from where applied.

InstructionsEdit

Apply to your local police authority in Cameroon.
Apply In person to your council.
If the applicant was not born in Douala, they should obtain a chiefs letter from the place of their birth or country of origin. If the applicant has been convicted of an offence, they must obtain a special certificate called Non-Conviction Certificate which costs 1,200 Francs in Yaound.
At Provisional Court where the person resides; in Yaound at Court of Justice; or at the Cameroon Embassy or High Commission of the country of resident. Non Residents are required to register their presence and their departure to obtain a stamp in their passport from the Commissioner of Police in the town where they reside. This stamp will only be placed in the passport once a check has been run with the local court and a clear record returned. Provide: document of identity, passport, forms obtained on application. Fee payable 2500 Cameroon Francs

Required InformationEdit

Surname
Maiden name (if applicable, also specify in which surname the certificate should to be issued)
Given names
Date of birth
Place of birth
Cameroonian ID number (if applicable)
Last residential address in Cameroon
Last Cameroonian business / employer's address
Telephone number of the business / employer
Date
Signature
Mailing address in the country of application
Zip/Postal Code
Telephone number

Need for the DocumentEdit

For Cameroonians, the document involved is called the "Extrait du Casier Judicaire" which is issued by the Chief Court Clerk (Greffier en Chef) of the Tribunal de Premiere Instance in the capital of the province of the applicant's birth.

This document will show convictions and other pertinent information or will indicate 'no record' by saying in effect "person's identity verified."

Information which might helpEdit

If no criminal conviction data against the applicant in Cameroon is located, the applicant is issued the Certificate and send it directly by registered mail to the relevant Consulate / Immigration Authority / Government Authority.

If criminal conviction data is found, the relevant Consulate / Immigration Authority / Government Authority and the applicant will be replied with a letter advising that the Certificate could not be issued and listing out the conviction data by registered post within the prescribed period.

External LinksEdit

http://www.canadavisa.com/canadian-immigration-police-clearance.html#C

http://www.camhicom.co.za/services.php

http://www.diplocam.cm/Cameroon-diplomaty/

http://www.diplocam.cm/Cameroon-diplomaty/index.php/les-camerounais-de-l-etranger

http://minjustice.gov.cm/

OthersEdit

If the applicant is under investigation by the Cameroon Police Force, or is currently a defendant in criminal proceedings in Cameroon, or is subject of non-payment of fine including traffic offences, his/her application will not be further processed until the matter concerned has been concluded. A letter shall be issued to the applicant informing that his/her application is pending conclusion of the matter. Once there are no outstanding matters, a Certificate or letter will be issued