Sending CCAM application file to the French Embassy in Yaoundé

Hi everyone, I need some help, please. My partner wants to send our CCAM file to the embassy in Yaoundé from France. We’re wondering if, with the pandemic, the file will even arrive and how long it’ll take. Would it be better to send it directly to the address in Cameroon? We’d planned to drop it off in March but couldn’t, and my interview is next month (even though I know it’ll probably be postponed). I’d really like the file to be in their hands before my interview date. Please help—what should I do?

Good evening ma.belle, let them send the documents, and for your meet-up, you’ll see it’s been postponed. When they resume, they’ll schedule meet-ups in order starting from the closure date on March 17th.

Thanks, sis. So it's better if he sends it via diplomatic pouch?

DHL or Chronopost is fast—it's true that everything's slowed down, but it's also secure through those services.

Thanks vanou—so if I understand correctly, they send it to the Plateau Atemengue address... And once the file arrives at the embassy, it’ll be forwarded to the civil status office without any issues? I’m actually worried my birth certificate might get lost.

Hi! You can guess, we’ve all done it without any issues. Just pick whichever method works best for you. Enter the postal address of the embassy in Yde, and they’ll know what to do.

Our documents were sent via Chronopost. Use whatever method works for you—whether it’s diplomatic pouch, DHL, or Chronopost, the file arrives safely with a delivery receipt.

Thanks miss. We finally sent it via Chronopost.

Hey vanou, was it you or your partner who sent the file? For my part, my bae wants me to send the documents via DHL so he can submit our file himself. Is that possible? But I’d also like to know if I can do it myself here in Yaoundé—if so, how?

Hey Vanou, I hope you're doing well. It's been two weeks already since my sweetheart sent the file, but still no acknowledgment of receipt. How long do we have to wait before receiving it? He sent it from France via Chronopost.

Yes, it's possible. Send him your documents via DHL—he’ll add his and send them to the consulate.

Hi there! It was the husband who did it, and normally it’s the French spouse who should handle the paperwork.

Hey there, 2 weeks is still early. After a month, we got the acknowledgment 3 weeks later. Don’t worry. You’ll get a notification if there’s an issue. After 6 weeks, ask your boyfriend to send them an email to check if your file actually arrived.

Thanks, sweetie

Thanks miss. Luckily my hearing on June 25th was postponed, otherwise it would’ve been rough for me lol.

Hi Vanou, I hope you're doing well. It's been two weeks already since my sweetheart sent the file, but still no acknowledgment of receipt. Please, how long do we have to wait before receiving it? He sent it from France via Chronopost.

Good evening Damelia, You just need to be patient; your boyfriend will receive the acknowledgment of receipt. Don’t forget that with the current health situation and the resumption of activities, there’s been a slowdown in all areas.

I sent my file on June 1st last year via Diplomatic Pouch, and I received the acknowledgment on 06/29/2019, dated 06/13/2019.

Patience is the "key" in this adventure.

Thanks miss

Hello everyone, I’m Michelle, a Cameroonian living in Yaoundé, married to a Frenchman. Before the wedding, we were victims of an assault. But the marriage took place and the certificate was transcribed. Sent to the town hall of his city. Waiting for a visa for my mom since February 4, 2025—no news yet. I’d love to know if you can shed some light on my situation.