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Délégation Générale à la Sûreté Nationale
Issues passports, residence permits and controls entry at the borders.
What this authority does
The DGSN handles immigration and identity documents. Cameroon is a CEMAC member, so nationals of the six-state bloc enjoy freedom of movement in principle, though implementation is uneven in practice.
Services for the public
- Passports
- Residence permits
- Visa extensions
- Border control
Before you contact this authority
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