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Cameroon visa on arrival

Diplomatic and service passport holders can get a visa on arrival if they have a mission order and a return ticket.

Ways to get a Cameroon visa on arrival

  1. Diplomatic or service passport visa on arrival

    Visa on arrival

    Diplomatic and service passport holders with a mission order and a return ticket.

Who needs it

This option is available to diplomatic and service passport holders who have a mission order and a return ticket.

What to bring

  • Diplomatic or service passport.
  • Mission order.
  • Return ticket.
  • Proof of yellow fever vaccination.

Good to know

  • Visa on arrival is described only for diplomatic and service passport holders.
  • Cameroon and South Korea signed a diplomatic and service passport exemption agreement in June 2024, but it has not yet been ratified.

Questions

Do I need a visa on arrival for Cameroon?

This option is available to diplomatic and service passport holders who have a mission order and a return ticket.

What documents do I need for a Cameroon visa on arrival?

Diplomatic or service passport.; Mission order.; Return ticket.; Proof of yellow fever vaccination..

Does my passport change whether I need a visa on arrival 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.

Can a visa on arrival for Cameroon be refused?

Yes. Officials can refuse a visa or entry, even after you apply. Give true answers, bring the documents asked for, and keep proof of your onward trip and money.

Where do I check the latest Cameroon visa on arrival rules?

On Cameroon's official immigration or foreign ministry website, or at its embassy. Rules change, so check close to your trip.

Can I change my visa on arrival once I am in Cameroon?

Often you cannot switch visa type inside the country. Ask the immigration office before you travel if you might need to.

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