Check with the office. The official pages for this service leave out some details, or are older than a year. Use this page as a starting point and confirm fees and documents before you apply.
People repatriating the remains of a deceased Cameroonian request a death certificate from the embassy alongside the mortuary laissez-passer.
Where to apply in Australia
No resident mission in Australia: handled by the Embassy of Cameroon in Tokyo, Japan (Minami Twin House A & B, 3-27-16 Nozawa, Setagaya-ku), which covers residents of Australia and New Zealand. Services are by post and online portals, with in-person steps in Tokyo.
Contact details for every office are on the page of the embassy and consulates of Cameroon.
How to apply
Send a written request to the Ambassador with the listed documents; the page gives no further submission steps
Documents you need
- Written request to the Ambassador
- Deceased's passport (original or copy) if available
- Deceased's birth certificate
- Death certificate from the competent authority
- English or French translation if needed
Fees and processing time
- Official fee: free
Good to know
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Official sources
Check before you apply
This page summarises information published by Cameroon's official channels, last checked on 24 octubre 2026. Fees and requirements can change at short notice, so confirm with the office that will handle your case.
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