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Cameroon visa requirements for American citizens
American citizens need an eVisa for Cameroon. Apply on the official website.
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eVisa
An online visa for tourists who need permission to enter Cameroon.
- Visa
- eVisa
- Fee
- US$182
- Last updated
- 11 November 2026
What to do
Apply on Cameroon's official eVisa portal with a scan of your passport and a photo.
Leave time for processing before you travel, and print the approval.
Enter on the dates and through the ports the eVisa allows.
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Ways into Cameroon
Apply online for a tourist visa, unless you can enter visa-free.
eVisaTourist visaAn online visa for tourists who need permission to enter Cameroon.
- Fee
- US$182
- Processing
- 3 days
How to apply
- Create an account at evisacam.cm.
- Choose short stay, select tourism, and upload your documents.
- Pay online and check your account for approval.
- Follow approval instructions for fingerprints, photo and visa sticker.
Documents required
- Passport identity page
- Return ticket or travel plan
- Required vaccine certificates
- Proof of travel purpose
- Proof of enough money
- Hotel booking or approved accommodation proof
- Fingerprints
- Yellow fever certificate; Washington states an exemption for infants under one year and a medical exemption letter procedure. vaccine
- Processing counts working days; delays are possible.
- Yellow fever proof is required, except for babies under 1.
- Medical exceptions need a signed, stamped doctor's letter.
- Show a recent bank statement or accepted sponsor proof with funds evidence written in English
- Your visa sets your stay, dates and number of entries.
- Processing can take longer than 3 days.
eVisaOnline visa applicationThe online application used for transit, short-stay and long-stay visas.
- Fee
- Depends on visa and processing speed
- Processing
- 1–3 days
How to apply
- Create and activate your account at evisacam.cm.
- Fill in the form and upload your documents.
- Pay online and check your account.
- Get your approval and QR code before travel.
- Bring original documents for fingerprints, photo and visa sticker.
Documents required
- Passport
- Documents for your visa type
- Online approval and QR code
- Original supporting documents
- Printed copies, if requested
- Fingerprints
- Download approval from your account; it is not emailed.
- The January 2026 guide says long-stay express processing has stopped.
- This is the application process, not an extra visa to buy.
- Payment alone is not approval; processing can take longer than the published times.
eVisaExpress tourist visaA tourist visa with faster processing for people who need a visa.
- Fee
- US$273
- Processing
- 1 day
How to apply
- Start a tourist application at evisacam.cm.
- Upload your documents and choose express processing.
- Pay online and check for approval.
- Follow approval instructions for fingerprints, photo and visa sticker.
Documents required
- Passport identity page
- Return travel proof
- Required vaccine certificates
- Proof of enough money
- Hotel booking or approved accommodation proof
- Proof of tourism plans
- Fingerprints
- The checklist asks for yellow fever proof.
- Your visa sets your stay, dates and number of entries.
- Paying for express processing does not mean approval.
Sources (14)Last updated 11 November 2026
- General Delegation for National Security: official police and border authority website; linked visa page returned an error
- Presidency: Decree 2023/147 governing entry, stay and exit of foreigners
- Ministry of External Relations: e-Visa procedure and fees
- Cameroon official Consular Services Portal
- Washington embassy: consular services
- Washington embassy: e-Visa application and jurisdiction
- Washington embassy: General e-Visa Requirements, January 2026
- Washington embassy: e-Visa Requirements for Diplomats and Officials
- Washington embassy: travelling to Cameroon
- London High Commission: visa application and documents
- London High Commission: e-Visa FAQ
- Cairo embassy: consular information, visa documents, fees and exemptions
- Ministry of Tourism and Leisure: entry formalities
- Official 2024 Cameroon visa and entry guidance published by the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species; indexed text read, direct retrieval blocked
Embassies for this trip
For lost passports and emergencies.
Coming from United States
- Plugs C EAdapter needed
- MoneyXAF Fr
- Time+13h
- DrivingOn the rightSame as home
- LanguageEnglishSpoken at home too
- Emergency112 police
Planning your Cameroon trip
- Limbe Botanic GardenA garden listed among the country's visitor attractions.
- Benedictine Museum of Mont FebeOne of the museums listed as a visitor attraction.
- National Museum of YaoundéA museum listed among the country's visitor attractions.
- KribiListed as a place to visit.
Scams to watch for in Cameroon
- Pickpocketing and petty theftThieves take phones, wallets, purses or other belongings. Crowds make it harder to notice a theft. Petty theft is common across Cameroon, with pickpockets especially widespread in Yaoundé.
- Theft or attack by shared-taxi passengersOther passengers may rob or attack someone sharing the taxi. Phones and wallets are among the items stolen. This risk is reported across Cameroon and specifically in Yaoundé.
- Armed street robbery and banditryRobbers threaten victims and demand valuables. In Yaoundé, attacks may involve knives or machetes, with money and phones commonly demanded. Armed robbery and banditry are also reported nationally.
About Cameroon
Cameroon is a republic on the Gulf of Guinea in Central Africa, bordering Nigeria and Chad.
- Capital
- Yaoundé
- Money
- Central African CFA franc (Fr)
- Languages
- English, French
- Time zone
- UTC+01:00
- Cars drive on the
- right side
- Calling code
- +237
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Questions
Do american citizens need a visa for Cameroon?
American citizens need an eVisa for Cameroon. Apply on the official website.
Where do I apply online for Cameroon?
Only on Cameroon's official government website. Avoid agents and look-alike sites that add fees. Apply before you book anything you can't cancel.
Does a US, UK or Schengen visa help american citizens enter Cameroon?
We have no record of Cameroon relaxing its rules for american citizens who hold another country's visa. Check with the embassy before you rely on one.
Do cameroonian citizens need a visa for the United States?
Cameroonian citizens need a visa for the United States, from its embassy or consulate.
Do other Americas passports get easier entry to Cameroon?
None of the 10 other Americas passports we compared enter without applying first.
Which countries near Cameroon are easier for american citizens?
Angola, São Tomé and Príncipe, Botswana, Cape Verde Eswatini, and 3 more let american citizens in without applying before travel.
What should I carry to Cameroon?
Apply on Cameroon's official eVisa portal with a scan of your passport and a photo. Leave time for processing before you travel, and print the approval.
What money is used in Cameroon?
Central African CFA franc (Fr). Carry some cash for arrival, especially if a visa fee is paid at the border.
What language do people speak in Cameroon?
English and French.
How strong is the United States passport?
It ranks #12 and reaches 150 destinations without applying ahead.
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