The consular assistance to Cameroon citizens travelling or living in Canada can be obtained through the Cameroon diplomatic missions such as embassies and consulates which are located either in Canada in other countries near to Canada.

The consular officials capacity to assist a citizen of Camroon is influenced by local laws and conditions in Canada, international rules governing consular work, and by the cooperation offered by persons and organisations outside the Cameroon Government.

In the event, that there is no Cameroon embassy or consulate in Ottawa or any other city in Canada seek help from any Cameroon embassy or consulate which is located in any nearest country to Canada. The embassy details can be found at Cameroon Embassies.

Please note, in general, the Cameroon consulate officials CANNOT provide the following assisstance or guidance in Canada:

• provide legal advice to Cameroon nationals in Canada
• intervene in private court proceedings or legal matters including employment disputes, commercial disputes and family law matters
• investigate crimes or deaths in Canada
• provide or pay for search and rescue services in Canada
• get you out of prison or seek special treatment for you in Canada
• post bail or pay your fines or legal expenses
• enforce Cameroon or any other custody agreement overseas or compel a country to decide a custody case
• provide or pay for medical or psychiatric services or medications in Canada
• act as a travel agent, bank or post office, or store luggage
• provide translation, interpreter, telephone or internet services in Canada
• issue emergency loans, unless you have first exhausted other sources of support including insurance and family members
• pay your pension or social security benefits
• pay or guarantee payment of your hotel, medical or other bills in Canada
• arrange visas, licences, work or residency permits for other countries or help you to obtain them
• intervene in relation to customs or quarantine requirements and regulations of other countries
• provide physical protection or security advice
• accept responsibility for the custody or safe return of lost property.