Aquisition of Cameroonian nationality

Question 1

If asked to explain the acquisition of Cameroonian nationality how do you structure your work?

Answer 1

Introduction:

Body: Methods of acquisition and loss of Cameroonian nationality

conclusion

Question 2

What are the ways in which someone can acquire Cameroonian nationality?

Answer 2

-> By birth
-> By Declaration
-> By Marriage
-> By Naturalisation
-> By Territorial Aquision
-> By Decent

Question 3

How does someone obtain Cameroonian nationality by Birth?

Answer 3

Acquiring Cameroonian citizenship through birth is possible through 3 scenarios:
-> The child is born of 2 Cameroonian parents
-> The child is born legitimately of atleast one Cameroonian parent
-> The child is born illegitimately and the first parent to be traced is Cameroonian or The first parent to be traced has unknown nationality and the second parent traced is Cameroonian

Question 4

How does someone obtain Cameroonian nationality by Declaration?

Answer 4

Any child born of foreign parents in cameroon can aquire Cameroonian nationality 6 months before reaching majority age if they have lived in the country for atleast 5 consergative years.

Question 5

How does someone obtain Cameroonian nationality by Decent?

Answer 5

Any child born of Cameroonian parents regardless of where they are born can acquire Cameroonian nationality

Question 6

How does someone obtain Cameroonian nationality by marriage?

Answer 6

: With marriage, there are 2 scenarios in which one can obtain Cameroonian citizen ship:
-> A foreign woman upon marrying a Cameroonian man can request for Cameroonian nationally, but this request is subject to government approval
-> A foreign man can naturalize into the country without any probation period if married to a Cameroonian woman

Question 7

How does someone obtain Cameroonian nationality by territorial acquisition?

Answer 7

If cameroon acquires new territory all those already in that territory acquire Cameroonian nationality

Question 8

How does someone obtain Cameroonian nationality by Naturilisation?

Answer 8

Any foreigner can request for Cameroonian citizenship if they meet the following criteria:
-> They must have lived in cameroon for 3 consecutive years
-> They meet Cameoon’s health and character standards
-> They have their main interest in Cameroon

Question 9

What can cause someone to lose their Cameroonian Nationality?

Answer 9

1. Criminal Activity: Any adult involved in criminal activity or convicted of a felony is at risk of losing their Cameroonian nationality
2. Dual nationality:
   Cameroon does not accept dual nationality so any Cameroonian naturalising in another country is forced to relinquish their Cameroonian nationality