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Cameroon visas

Cameroon tourist visa

Visitors can use the online short-stay visa or enter without a visa if they qualify for an exemption.

Ways to get a Cameroon tourist visa

  2. Short-stay online visa

    eVisa

    Visitors who need a visa for a short stay must apply online before entering Cameroon.

    Stay
    180 days
    Entries
    Single or multiple entries
    Fee
    €153 under normal processing; €229 for express processing.
    Processing
    Normally within 72 hours of paying the online fee; express timing is not specified.
    1. Apply online before entering Cameroon.
    2. Pay the online visa fee.
    3. Wait for your visa to be issued. Apply at least 10 days before entry.

  3. Diplomatic or service passport exemption: 90 days

    No visa needed

    Diplomatic or service passport holders from Italy, Russia and Turkey are listed as exempt. A diplomatic-passport-only restriction is mentioned, but the affected country or countries are not identified.

    Stay
    Up to 90 days within any 6 months; Russia is also marked as 90 days in 180 days.

    Passports that qualify (3)

  4. Diplomatic or service passport exemption: 30 days

    No visa needed

    Diplomatic or service passport holders from China, the United Arab Emirates and Vietnam are listed as exempt. A diplomatic-passport-only restriction is mentioned, but the affected country or countries are not identified.

    Stay
    Up to 30 days

    Passports that qualify (3)

Who needs it

Visitors who do not qualify for a visa exemption must get an online visa before entering Cameroon.

Who doesn't

Citizens of the Central African Republic, Chad, Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Mali and Nigeria can visit without a visa for up to 90 days. Certain diplomatic and service passport holders also qualify for exemptions.

How to apply

  1. Apply for a short-stay visa online before entering Cameroon.
  2. Pay the online visa fee.
  3. Allow time for your visa to be issued. Apply at least 10 days before entry.

What to bring

  • Proof of yellow fever vaccination.

Good to know

  • A separate tourist visa name is not specified; short-stay visitor visas are available.
  • An express fee is listed, but the express processing time is not given.
  • Passport-type restrictions are mentioned for visa exemptions, but the affected countries are not clearly identified.

Questions

Do I need a tourist visa for Cameroon?

Visitors who do not qualify for a visa exemption must get an online visa before entering Cameroon. Citizens of the Central African Republic, Chad, Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Mali and Nigeria can visit without a visa for up to 90 days. Certain diplomatic and service passport holders also qualify for exemptions.

What are the ways to get a tourist visa for Cameroon?

There are 4 options: Visa-free visit (no visa at all); Short-stay online visa (an online visa); Diplomatic or service passport exemption: 90 days (no visa at all); Diplomatic or service passport exemption: 30 days (no visa at all).

Who can go to Cameroon without a tourist visa?

Citizens of the seven listed countries can visit without a visa. An ordinary-passport-only restriction is mentioned, but the affected country or countries are not identified. Diplomatic or service passport holders from Italy, Russia and Turkey are listed as exempt. A diplomatic-passport-only restriction is mentioned, but the affected country or countries are not identified. Diplomatic or service passport holders from China, the United Arab Emirates and Vietnam are listed as exempt. A diplomatic-passport-only restriction is mentioned, but the affected country or countries are not identified.

Can I apply online for Cameroon?

Yes: Short-stay online visa. Visitors who need a visa for a short stay must apply online before entering Cameroon.

How long can I stay on a Cameroon tourist visa?

180 days

How much does a Cameroon tourist visa cost?

€153 under normal processing; €229 for express processing.

How long does a Cameroon tourist visa take?

Normally within 72 hours of paying the online fee.

What documents do I need for a Cameroon tourist visa?

Proof of yellow fever vaccination..

How do I apply for a Cameroon tourist visa?

1. 1. Apply for a short-stay visa online before entering Cameroon. 2. 2. Pay the online visa fee. 3. 3. Allow time for your visa to be issued. Apply at least 10 days before entry.

Does my passport change whether I need a tourist visa for Cameroon?

Yes. Rules depend on the country that issued your passport. Open the Cameroon visa page and choose your passport for a plain answer.

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