Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers about buying titled land in Douala, land verification, travel and visas, ABC Hotel, the driving school and language courses.
About ABC Group
What is ABC Group SARL?
ABC Group SARL is a company based in Bonamoussadi, Douala, Cameroon. From one office it offers real estate (titled land for sale), land verification, travel and visa assistance, ABC Hotel, a driving school and language courses.
How do I get started?
Contact our team by phone, email or the contact form, or visit our office in Bonamoussadi, Douala. The first conversation is free and no commitment is required.
What happens after I contact ABC Group?
We talk about your budget, your timeline and what you need. For property, you leave with sizes, prices and availability in writing. No documents are required from you at this stage, and nothing is paid.
Can I ask questions before making a decision?
Yes. For property, you receive the land certificate and subdivision plan before any payment, and we answer questions about anything on them. You can also take them to your own lawyer or notary.
How long does the process take?
It depends on the service. For titled, subdivided land, transfer and registration typically complete within a few weeks of signature. We give you the timeline in writing at the first consultation.
Do I need to visit the office?
No. Consultations can take place by phone. If you are buying from abroad, documents and a filmed walkthrough are sent to you, and a relative or representative can attend the site visit.
Buying Land & Property
How is the price of a plot calculated?
Plots are priced per square metre. Our current Dibamba plots are 5,000 XAF/m², so a 200 m² plot starts from 1,000,000 XAF.
What is the minimum plot size I can buy?
Our current plots start from 200 m².
Are all the plots titled?
Yes. The plots we offer are titled and subdivided, and they are verified before they are listed.
Can I pay in installments?
Yes. Our current plots can be paid 50% upfront, with the 50% balance over 6 months, subject to contract.
Can I view available properties before contacting the team?
Yes. Available properties are listed on the Available Properties page, with a map, prices and details for each one.
Do I have to visit before I buy?
We accompany you to viewings. If you live abroad, we act as your trusted representative on the ground.
Can I buy from abroad without travelling?
Yes. Documents and a filmed walkthrough are sent to you, a relative or representative can attend the site visit, and signature is handled with the notary. The site visit is the only stage that changes.
When do I pay, and for what?
Nothing is paid during document review. Notary fees and taxes are explained in writing before signature, and the plot price is the one you were quoted at the start.
What do I walk away with at the end?
The registered title in your name and copies of your file. We stay reachable afterwards; most of our clients come back or send a relative.
Land Verification
What is a land certificate (titre foncier)?
It is the document that proves registered ownership of land in Cameroon. It is issued by the State and recorded at the Conservation Foncière. A handwritten sale note or a village attestation is not the same thing and does not give you secure title.
Can you verify a plot I found somewhere else?
Yes. Bring the certificate, plan, and any sale documents you hold. We run the same four checks we run on our own land (certificate, registered owner, boundaries, and disputes) and tell you plainly what we find.
How long does a verification take?
A straightforward file can be checked within a week. If the register or the survey throws up a question, it takes longer, and we will tell you that rather than rush a conclusion.
What are the biggest warning signs on a plot?
No certificate, a seller who will not involve a notary, pressure to pay a deposit today, boundaries nobody will walk with you, and a price far below the surrounding area. Any one of them is a reason to stop and ask for paper.
Do I get copies of the documents?
Yes. For our plots, you receive copies of the certificate and the plan to read, keep, and take to your own notary before any money changes hands.
Can ABC help me find a property as well?
Yes. Our available properties have already been through the four checks. You can browse them on the Available Properties page or talk to our team.
Travel & Visa
How long does a student visa application take?
The embassy timeline is outside anyone’s control, but the file is not. Preparing a complete student visa file usually takes us two to four weeks, depending on how quickly transcripts, admission letters and financial proofs arrive.
Do you guarantee that the visa will be approved?
No, and nobody honestly can; the decision belongs to the embassy. What we control is the completeness and credibility of the file, and we will tell you before you pay any fee if we think the case is weak.
What documents should I bring to the first meeting?
Your passport, any previous visas or refusals, and whatever you already have for your purpose: an admission letter for a student visa, an invitation or booking for a tourist visa, employment and bank records. We build the rest of the list from there.
Can you help if my visa was already refused once?
Yes. We read the refusal notice, identify what the file failed to prove, and rebuild it around that.
Do you handle travel documents as well as visas?
Yes. Passports, attestations, translations, legalisations and the supporting documents an embassy asks for are part of the same service.
ABC Hotel
Is ABC Hotel run by ABC Group?
Yes. ABC Group runs a small hotel under its own name, Achoukaa Hébergement, in Douala. You book directly with us, not through an agency.
What does a room cost?
A Standard Room is 10,000 XAF per night and a VIP Room is 12,000 XAF per night. Weekly and monthly rates for longer stays are available on request.
How do I book?
Send a booking request from the ABC Hotel page with your dates and room, or reach us on WhatsApp or by phone. We confirm availability and the total the same working day. No card details are taken online.
Is room service available?
Yes, room service is available in both Standard and VIP rooms.
Can I combine a stay with a site visit?
That is what most of our land clients do. Tell us your site-visit date and we will line the room up with it.
Driving School
What courses does ABC Driving School offer?
A beginner driver package, theory and Highway Code classes, test preparation for drivers who already drive, and help with your Category B licence application after you pass.
I have never driven before. Can I still enrol?
Yes. The beginner package starts from zero, with basic vehicle controls and manoeuvres before moving onto real roads.
Is the theory taught in class?
Yes. Theory and Highway Code classes are held on site and cover what you will be tested on in the written exam, including road signs and right-of-way.
Do you help with the licence paperwork?
Yes. After you pass, we help prepare the file for your licence application and guide you through each step.
How do I register or ask about schedules?
Contact our team through the contact page, visit our office in Bonamoussadi, or message the driving school on WhatsApp.
Language Course
Which exam do I need for Canada?
For most Canadian study and immigration routes, it is an English test. IELTS is the one we prepare candidates for, and a French result on the TEF or TCF can strengthen certain applications. Tell us your programme or route and we will confirm the test and minimum score.
How long does it take to reach the score I need?
It depends on where you start. From a solid intermediate level, most candidates need a few months of consistent preparation; from a lower level, longer. We give you an honest estimate after the placement test.
Do you register me for the exam as well?
We guide you through registration, the test centre and the timing so your result arrives before your application deadline. The exam fee is paid to the test provider, not to us.
Can I prepare while I am still working?
Yes. Evening and Saturday sessions exist for exactly that, and private lessons can be scheduled around shift work.
Can I start before my visa file is opened?
You should. The score is usually the piece that takes longest, so starting language preparation first keeps the rest of the departure on schedule.
Contact & Office
How can I contact ABC Group?
Call +237 6 55 72 74 20, email contact@abcgroupsarl.com, send the contact form, or visit our office in Bonamoussadi.
Where is the ABC Group office?
Carrefour JC, immeuble Moulin de France, Bonamoussadi, Douala, Cameroon.
What are the office opening hours?
Monday to Friday 8:30 am – 5:30 pm, and Saturday 9:00 am – 2:00 pm.
How do I contact a specific service?
Use the WhatsApp buttons on the Contact page. Real Estate, Travel, ABC Hotel and the Driving School each have their own number. For the Language Course, call the main office.
Ask our team directly.
Call, email or visit us in Bonamoussadi. Monday to Friday 8:30 am – 5:30 pm, Saturday 9:00 am – 2:00 pm.
