Fishing licences may be issued only to persons resident in Cameroon or to companies whose head office is located in Cameroon and whose composition is known by the fisheries services.
Fishing licences shall be of three types:
- The licence to catch fish;
- The licence to fish for shrimps and other crustaceans;
- The licence to fish for tuna, and/or in high sea.
The right to carry out industrial fishing shall be subject to the obtention of a fishing licence. For the other forms of fishing excluding subsistence, traditional or small-scale fishing, a fishing permit shall be required.
Any person who wishes to fish crayfish and small shrimps (Pallonula SPP and Palaemon Hastatus) shall first obtain a special authorization granted under conditions to be determined by decree.
Fishing permits shall be of four types:
Permit A – The permit for semi-industrial fishing;
Permit B – The permit for sport fishing;
Permit C – The permit for profit-making small-scale fishing;
Permit D – The permit for fisheries research.
The issuing or renewal of a fishing licence or permit shall be subject to the payment of an exploitation tax, the rate of which shall be fixed by the Finance Law.
DECISION FOR THE RENEWAL OF A FISHING LICENCE IN CAMEROON
Requirements
- Compliance with the regulations of the previous year;
- Filing of the application for renewal two (2) months before the end of the year.
Documents Required
A file including:
- Application stamped at the prevailing rate;
- Copies of receipts proving payment of tax operating at the time of issuance of the license and health and veterinary inspection tax, as well as other fees prescribed by law or regulation;
- A certified true copy of a valid licence;
- Inspection certificate;
- Certificate of landing etc.
N/B: The timeline is 7 days by the Minister.
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