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Cameroon visas

Cameroon transit visa

You can connect without a visa within 24 hours if you stay inside the airport and continue on the same plane or the first connecting plane. An online transit visa is also available.

Ways to get a Cameroon transit visa

  1. Airport transit without a visa

    Transit without a visa

    Travellers continuing on the same plane or the first connecting plane within 24 hours, without leaving the airport.

    Stay
    Up to 24 hours inside the airport

  2. Online transit visa

    eVisa

    Travellers who need a visa to transit through Cameroon.

    Stay
    4–30 days
    Entries
    Single or multiple entries
    Fee
    €153
    Processing
    Normally within 72 hours of paying the online fee.
    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.

Who needs it

Travellers who need a visa and do not meet the airport transit exemption must obtain an online transit visa before entering Cameroon.

Who doesn't

Travellers continuing on the same plane or the first connecting plane within 24 hours can transit without a visa if they do not leave the airport.

Changing planes

Can you stay airside?
Yes, without a visa if you stay in the transit area
Leaving the airport
The airport transit exemption does not allow you to leave the airport. Entry requires an applicable visa or visa exemption.
Longest transit
24 hours
Transit without a visa
Continue on the same plane or the first connecting plane within 24 hours, without leaving the airport.

How to apply

  1. Apply for a transit visa 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.

What to bring

  • Proof of yellow fever vaccination.

Good to know

  • For transit without a visa, remain inside the airport.
  • Continue on the same plane or the first connecting plane within 24 hours.
  • No express transit visa option is listed.

Questions

Do I need a transit visa for Cameroon?

Travellers who need a visa and do not meet the airport transit exemption must obtain an online transit visa before entering Cameroon. Travellers continuing on the same plane or the first connecting plane within 24 hours can transit without a visa if they do not leave the airport.

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

There are 2 options: Airport transit without a visa (transit without a visa); Online transit visa (an online visa).

Can I apply online for Cameroon?

Yes: Online transit visa. Travellers who need a visa to transit through Cameroon.

How long can I stay on a Cameroon transit visa?

4–30 days with a transit visa

How much does a Cameroon transit visa cost?

€153

How long does a Cameroon transit visa take?

Normally within 72 hours of paying the online fee.

What documents do I need for a Cameroon transit visa?

Proof of yellow fever vaccination..

How do I apply for a Cameroon transit visa?

1. 1. Apply for a transit visa online before entering Cameroon. 2. 2. Pay the online visa fee. 3. 3. Wait for your visa to be issued. Apply at least 10 days before entry.

How long can I stay in transit in Cameroon?

Up to 24 hours, if you meet the conditions. Continue on the same plane or the first connecting plane within 24 hours, without leaving the airport.

Can I stay inside the airport in Cameroon without a visa?

Yes, staying in the international transit area is allowed for most travellers. To leave the airport: The airport transit exemption does not allow you to leave the airport. Entry requires an applicable visa or visa exemption.

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