Cameroon: Canadian immigration information
Country code: CM · Recent PR admissions to Canada: ~17,400 (2023: 7,200 / 2024: 10,200)
Permanent residence admissions from Cameroon
| Year | PR admissions from Cameroon |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 7,200 |
| 2024 | 10,200 |
Source: IRCC permanent residence admissions data — open.canada.ca. Numbers are directional and rounded.
Programs IRCC offers to applicants from Cameroon
- Express Entry — French-language proficiency category (huge advantage)
- Quebec PSTQ (replaced PEQ for skilled workers)
- Mobilité Francophone work permit (LMIA-exempt)
- Manitoba PNP, New Brunswick PNP
NOC occupations IRCC commonly admits from Cameroon
Cameroon-specific factors IRCC considers
- Bilingual (French + English) — TEF Canada is hugely valuable for Express Entry French-language draws.
- Police certificate (Bulletin No. 3 — Casier Judiciaire) from court of birthplace.
- WES accepts Cameroonian credentials but requires sealed transcripts from MINESUP.
- Study permit refusals can be high; strong SOP and ties needed.
- Cameroonian citizenship law is restrictive on dual citizenship.
Police certificate
Bulletin No. 3 (Casier Judiciaire) issued by the court of birthplace.
ECA / credential evaluation
WES, ICAS accept Cameroonian credentials. MINESUP sealed transcripts often required.
Visa Application Centres (VAC)
- Yaoundé
- Douala (some services routed to Dakar/Abidjan)
Canadian embassy / high commission
High Commission of Canada, Les Colonnades Building, Hippodrome, Yaoundé.
Common information requests from Cameroon
- permis d'études Cameroun délai
- Express Entry francophone Cameroun
- Mobilité Francophone Cameroun
Cameroon → Canada immigration pathways
Express Entry
Federal economic immigration to Canada via FSW, CEC or FST under Express Entry.
Study Permit
Apply for a Canadian study permit to attend a Designated Learning Institution (DLI).
Work Permit
Canadian work permit options — LMIA-based or LMIA-exempt under the International Mobility Program.
Spousal Sponsorship
Sponsor your spouse, common-law partner or conjugal partner for permanent residence.
Visitor Visa (TRV)
Apply for a Temporary Resident Visa to visit Canada for tourism, family, or business.
Police Certificate
Country-specific guidance for obtaining a police certificate accepted by IRCC.
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