{"id":1449,"date":"2022-01-21T03:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-01-21T03:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hippotechgroup.com\/how-to-apply-for-maternity-leave-in-cameroon-procedure-requirements\/"},"modified":"2025-12-04T14:00:55","modified_gmt":"2025-12-04T14:00:55","slug":"how-to-apply-for-maternity-leave-in-cameroon-procedure-requirements","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hippotechgroup.com\/ro\/how-to-apply-for-maternity-leave-in-cameroon-procedure-requirements\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Apply for Maternity Leave in Cameroon (Procedure &#038; Requirements)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"hippo-before-content\" id=\"hippo-1709162947\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-8362125513622191\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-8362125513622191\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"7257236543\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><p>You can be paid maternity leave if you meet certain requirements and you are insured. In Cameroon, if you are on maternity leave, 100% of the insured&#8217;s last monthly earnings is paid for four weeks before and 10 weeks after the expected date of childbirth. It may be extended up to six weeks after childbirth if there are complications resulting from pregnancy or childbirth.<\/p>\n<div class=\"separator\" data-amp-style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"><a data-amp-imageanchor=\"1\" data-amp-style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\" href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEgl3q4S80xzpYJ-lmH79PAtM5qHxt3WFRqZIeAx9rgDmL6YHxKXAucZmZk3n0ZKhzjQfFaN3E7lD_TPlg0bPmERjSLLMmK10yXgG1VOCchJ898mZiZjt-kkDZt7D-Owrr6pJqWHZxW0rr6m7m-N4IhIvz2Nd0IcANIlGUluuDoKDgrR9lgqYalbRI_tSQ=s1280\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"How to Apply for Maternity Leave in Cameroon\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"720\" data-original-width=\"1280\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEgl3q4S80xzpYJ-lmH79PAtM5qHxt3WFRqZIeAx9rgDmL6YHxKXAucZmZk3n0ZKhzjQfFaN3E7lD_TPlg0bPmERjSLLMmK10yXgG1VOCchJ898mZiZjt-kkDZt7D-Owrr6pJqWHZxW0rr6m7m-N4IhIvz2Nd0IcANIlGUluuDoKDgrR9lgqYalbRI_tSQ=s16000\" title=\"How to Apply for Maternity Leave in Cameroon\" data-iml=\"29878.599999904633\"><\/a><\/div>\n<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left\">What is a Maternity Leave?<\/h2>\n<p>Maternity leave is the right given to employees to take up some months\u2019 leave on giving birth. To be eligible for leave, the employee must give notice of their pregnancy in a particular form and must specify when they wish to commence their leave. In some situations, maternity leave can start earlier than planned (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rocketlawyer.com\/gb\/en\/quick-guides\/maternity-leave\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">eg in some cases when the employee is sick due to a pregnancy-related reason or if they give birth prematurely<\/a>).\n  <\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/p>\n<h2 data-amp-style=\"text-align: left;\">How to Apply for Maternity Leave in Cameroon<\/h2>\n<div>In this article, we will look at how to apply for maternity leave in Cameroon. These steps will be looked at below:&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"separator\" data-amp-style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"><a data-amp-imageanchor=\"1\" data-amp-style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\" href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEjvipJUIzqo3mR-UullN944FPog9AHAGFSxbx_EjRQ7WW_y6MQIHzzJ6J7Ne9tkpWryBB1qiU91TSbrUxbVQl4Fbd1QV4ekwx-gJLEnJQNdyfkwnr3poVI3gM6EFpHNGxldEo8LHd04qKzUvHgsi1b2W-mr02m_E2vCxQrOLdNMWuOZfl2yu8MtcAeAXw=s1280\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"How to Apply for Maternity Leave in Cameroon\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"720\" data-original-width=\"1280\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEjvipJUIzqo3mR-UullN944FPog9AHAGFSxbx_EjRQ7WW_y6MQIHzzJ6J7Ne9tkpWryBB1qiU91TSbrUxbVQl4Fbd1QV4ekwx-gJLEnJQNdyfkwnr3poVI3gM6EFpHNGxldEo8LHd04qKzUvHgsi1b2W-mr02m_E2vCxQrOLdNMWuOZfl2yu8MtcAeAXw=s16000\" title=\"How to Apply for Maternity Leave in Cameroon\" data-iml=\"29878.900000095367\"><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><b>Step 1:<\/b> Go to the CNPS Website<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><b>Step 2:<\/b> Click on the Online Services tab (Service en Ligne).<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><b>Step 3:<\/b> Now click on Imprimes<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><b>Step 4:<\/b>&nbsp; Scroll down to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnps.cm\/images\/pdf\/DemandedePrestationsFamiliale.pdf\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><b>form number 19 (Demande de prestations Familiales)<\/b><\/a>, Click and Download the form.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><b>Step 5:<\/b> Fill in the form and attach the following documents listed below: <\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<ol data-amp-style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<li>A handwritten birth certificate of the child signed by the Mayor.<\/li>\n<li>Get a handwritten maternity leave decision from your employer.<\/li>\n<li>Download <b>forms number<\/b><a data-amp-style=\"font-weight: bold;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cnps.cm\/images\/pdf\/CertificatFraismedicauxAccouchement.pdf\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"> 12 (Certificat frais m\u00e9dicaux d&#8217;accouchement)<\/a><b>, <\/b><a data-amp-style=\"font-weight: bold;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cnps.cm\/images\/pdf\/CertificatFraismedicauxGrossesse1er.pdf\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">13 (Certificat de frais M\u00e9dicaux du Premier examen Pr\u00e9natal)<\/a><b>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnps.cm\/images\/pdf\/CertificatFraismedicauxGrossesse2eme.pdf\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">14 (Certificat de frais M\u00e9dicaux du second examen Pr\u00e9natal)<\/a><\/b>. These forms are found on the Online Services tab (Service en Ligne) under Imprimes. Print out the forms and ensure all of them are signed by a recognized doctor or nurse.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Also, get a resumption of duty document from your employer.&nbsp;\n<div class=\"separator\" data-amp-style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"><a data-amp-imageanchor=\"1\" data-amp-style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\" href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEhazdCjLDp5qK-EZ6tqTyYkKL9JkIRhiDBq2Huyv6kUNldLbJiHe8OAiEYnpucyR-FY3yr2i-buaACy4lwixcuC_TNivWmgWCWorjjo9gu5JtEr_0HWD9uRqOmrraSOgxIzU6wwhANnkRax_60e09OCT41lhSymkOvgZOlZxzTn2R8P0Zu-JpfBWD0fqw=s1280\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"How to Apply for Maternity Leave in Cameroon\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"720\" data-original-width=\"1280\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEhazdCjLDp5qK-EZ6tqTyYkKL9JkIRhiDBq2Huyv6kUNldLbJiHe8OAiEYnpucyR-FY3yr2i-buaACy4lwixcuC_TNivWmgWCWorjjo9gu5JtEr_0HWD9uRqOmrraSOgxIzU6wwhANnkRax_60e09OCT41lhSymkOvgZOlZxzTn2R8P0Zu-JpfBWD0fqw=s16000\" title=\"How to Apply for Maternity Leave in Cameroon\" data-iml=\"29879\"><\/a><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div><b>NB:<\/b>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>After putting together the following documents, take special note of the following:<\/div>\n<div>\n<ul data-amp-style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<li>Check your maternity leave allowance.<\/li>\n<li>Check your medical expenses.<\/li>\n<li>Check your pre-natal allowances.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>To earn this leave, you must be tele-declared by your employer (meaning your employer should have registered you at CNPS and they must be regular in their tele-declaration.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li><b>It is vital to note that no CNPS document should carry a fiscal or communal stamp.\n<div><\/div>\n<p><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div>\n<div><b>See Also:<\/b><\/div>\n<div>\n<ul data-amp-style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<li><b>How to Add a Child to Your Family Allowance<\/b><\/li>\n<li><b><a href=\"https:\/\/hippotechgroup.com\/ro\/2022\/01\/how-to-get-family-allowance-in-cameroon.html\/\" target=\"_blank\">How to Apply for Family Allowance in Cameroon<\/a><\/b><\/li>\n<li><b><a href=\"https:\/\/hippotechgroup.com\/ro\/2022\/01\/how-to-apply-for-your-pension-allowance-in-cameroon.html\/\" target=\"_blank\">How to Apply for Your Pension Allowance in Cameroon<\/a><\/b><\/li>\n<li><b><a href=\"https:\/\/hippotechgroup.com\/ro\/2022\/01\/how-to-apply-for-survivor-pension-in-cameroon.html\/\" target=\"_blank\">How to Apply for a Survivor Pension in Cameroon<\/a><\/b><\/li>\n<li><b><a href=\"https:\/\/hippotechgroup.com\/ro\/2022\/01\/how-to-get-cnps-nsif-number-cameroon.html\/\" target=\"_blank\">How to Get a CNPS Number<\/a><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You can be paid maternity leave if you meet certain requirements and you are insured. In Cameroon, if you are on maternity leave, 100% of the insured&#8217;s last monthly earnings is paid for four weeks before and 10 weeks after the expected date of childbirth. 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