Apply for Cameroon Visa

Visa Type Cost (USD) Service Fee (USD) Number Of Entries Max Stay Validity Action
Transit
0 49 Multiple 1 to 4 days 1 to 4 days Apply now
Transit
200 84.50 Single Over 4 Days Over 4 Days Apply now
Transit
200 84.50 Multiple Over 4 Days Over 4 Days Apply now
Transit
0 49 Single 1 to 4 days 1 to 4 days Apply now
Short Stay
202 84.50 Multiple 0 to 6 months 0 to 6 months Apply now
Short stay
202 84.50 Single 0 to 6 months 0 to 6 months Apply now
Long stay
397 84.50 Single from 6 months to 1 year from 6 months to 1 year Apply now
Long stay
397 84.50 Multiple from 6 months to 1 year from 6 months to 1 year Apply now
Express Visa for Short stay
300 84.50 Single 0 to 6 months 0 to 6 months Apply now
Express Visa for Short Stay
300 84.50 Multiple 0 to 6 months 0 to 6 months Apply now

Cameroon Entry Rule for International Travellers

Cameroon visa policy determines the entry requirement depending on the traveller nationality. Depending on their eligibility, the traveller can apply for the electronic visa OR must obtain a visa from Cameroon embassy or consulate.

Cameroon eVisa Approved

Cameroon eVisa is an electronic travel authorisation that once issued authorises the travellers to enter and stay in Cameroon for the duration specified on the eVisa.

Approved Cameroon Evisa Sample

Cameroon eVisa Requirement

Check the required documents for your Cameroon eVisa application according to the selected visa type and travel purpose.

Common Requirements for Short-Stay, Long-Stay, and Express eVisas for Short Stay

The following documents must be submitted by all applicants irrespective of the travel purpose selected:

Travel Purposes: Annuity File Follow-up, Approval File Follow-up, Audit, Business, Conference, Evangelism, Family Regrouping, Family Reunion, Family Visit, Humanitarian, Internship, Medical Evacuation, Mission, Participation in an Event, Pension File Follow-up, Professional, Promoter, Religious Visit, Repatriation, Seminar, Sport, Study, Teaching, Tourism, Training, Vacation, Volunteer, or Work.

1. Valid Passport Bio-page Scan

Submit a clear scan of the passport bio-page and observation page. The passport must have a fully visible MRZ, at least 6 months validity beyond the intended departure date from Cameroon, and at least 2 blank pages for visa stamps.

Sample of a Valid Passport biopage Scan

2. Confirmed Round-Trip Flight Ticket

Upload a confirmed return flight ticket showing the applicant's name, along with entry and exit travel details for Cameroon. The name must match the passport.

Sample Of Return Flight Ticket

3. Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate

Submit a valid International Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate issued by an authorised health authority. The original or an officially recognised version must be presented.

International Vaccination Certificate for Yellow Fever

Additional Requirements for Single-Entry and Multiple-Entry Short-Stay & Express Short-Stay eVisas

Common Additional Requirements

Applicable for the following purposes:

  • Audit
  • Conference
  • Evangelism
  • Family Regrouping
  • Family Reunion
  • Humanitarian
  • Internship
  • Professional
  • Promoter
  • Religious Visit
  • Repatriation
  • Seminar
  • Sport
  • Study
  • Teaching
  • Training
  • Vacation
  • Volunteer
  • Work

Required Documents

  1. Hotel Booking or Certificate of Accommodation
  2. Proof of Current Residence/Address
  3. Proof of Applicant's Occupation in Home Country

Purpose-Specific Additional Requirements

Business

  1. Proof of Sufficient Funds
  2. Invitation Letter

Tourism

  1. Proof of Sufficient Funds

Family Visit

  1. Legalised Invitation Letter (or Confirmed Hotel Booking)
  2. Proof of Current Residence/Address
  3. Proof of Sufficient Funds

Medical Evacuation

  1. Health Insurance for Medical Travel
  2. Hospital Appointment Confirmation
  3. Repatriation Insurance Cover

Mission

  1. Hotel Booking or Certificate of Accommodation
  2. Proof of Sufficient Funds
  3. Mission Order / Official Assignment Letter

Participation in an Event

  1. Hotel Booking or Certificate of Accommodation
  2. Proof of Sufficient Funds
  3. Invitation Letter from Host or Organisation

Pension File Follow-up

  1. Hotel Booking or Certificate of Accommodation
  2. Proof of Current Residence/Address
  3. Proof of Sufficient Funds
  4. CNPS insured-person registration number as shown on the CNPS affiliation record.

Approval File Follow-up

  1. Hotel Booking or Certificate of Accommodation
  2. Proof of Sufficient Funds
  3. Proof of Applicant's Occupation in Home Country

Annuity File Follow-up

  1. Hotel Booking or Certificate of Accommodation
  2. Proof of Sufficient Funds

Sample Documents for Short-Stay & Express Short-Stay eVisas

Hotel Booking OR Certificate of Accommodation

Option 1: If staying in a hotel, provide a confirmed hotel booking covering the entire duration of your stay.

Sample Of Hotel Booking Confirmation

Option 2: If staying with a host in Cameroon, submit a certificate of accommodation endorsed by the local mayor, including the applicant’s details and stay information.

Sample Of Certificate Of Accommodation

Proof of Current Residence/Address

Submit a utility bill, lease agreement, or other official document showing the applicant's name and current residential address. The address must match the eVisa application.

Sample Of Canadian Driving License

Proof of Applicant’s Occupation in Home Country

Submit an up-to-date document confirming the applicant's employment, business, or student status, such as an employment letter, business registration certificate, or student enrolment certificate.

Proof Of Applicants Occupation Sample

Proof of Sufficient Funds

Submit recent bank statements or a notarised letter of support (if sponsored) showing sufficient funds for the stay. The document must display the applicant's name and account balance.

Sample Of A Valid Bank Statement

Invitation Letter from Host or Organisation

Required for applicants invited by a host or organisation. The invitation letter must state the purpose and duration of the visit and include the host's contact details, address, and signature.

Sample Of Invitation Letter For Cameroon

Health Insurance for Medical Travel

Submit valid medical insurance covering Cameroon for the entire trip. Coverage details and policy validity dates must be clearly visible.

Sample Of Health Insurance

Hospital Appointment Confirmation

Submit a hospital appointment confirmation issued and signed by the hospital's head. It must clearly state the date of the medical appointment.

Sample Of Hospital Appointment

Repatriation Insurance Cover

Submit valid repatriation insurance covering the applicant's stay in Cameroon. Coverage details and policy validity dates must be clearly visible.

Travel Insurance Sample

Additional Requirements for Single-Entry and Multiple-Entry Long-Stay eVisas

Common Additional Requirements

Applicable for

  • Annuity File Follow-up
  • Approval File Follow-up
  • Audit
  • Business
  • Conference
  • Evangelism
  • Family Reunion
  • Humanitarian
  • Medical Evacuation
  • Mission
  • Participation in an Event
  • Pension File Follow-up
  • Professional
  • Repatriation
  • Seminar
  • Sport
  • Teaching
  • Tourism
  • Training
  • Vacation
  • Volunteer

Required Documents

  1. Hotel Booking or Certificate of Accommodation
  2. Proof of Current Residence/Address
  3. Proof of Applicant's Occupation in Home Country

Note: The following common document samples are identical to those used for short-stay and express short-stay eVisas.

Please refer to the Short-Stay & Express Short-Stay eVisa Additional Document Samples section above.

Purpose-Specific Additional Requirements

Family Regrouping

  1. Hotel Booking or Certificate of Accommodation
  2. Proof of Current Residence/Address
  3. Repatriation Insurance Cover
  4. Marriage or Parent-Child Relationship Proof
  5. Proof of Spouse's Profession in Cameroon

Family Visit

  1. Legalised Invitation Letter or Confirmed Hotel Reservation
  2. Proof of Current Residence/Address
  3. Proof of Applicant's Occupation in Home Country

Internship

  1. Hotel Booking or Certificate of Accommodation
  2. Repatriation Insurance Cover
  3. Internship Commencement Certificate

Promoter

  1. Hotel Booking or Certificate of Accommodation
  2. Proof of Current Residence/Address
  3. Proof of Applicant's Occupation in Home Country
  4. Repatriation Insurance Cover
  5. Authorization for Promotional Activities

Religious Visit

  1. Hotel Booking or Certificate of Accommodation
  2. Invitation Letter
  3. Religious Activity Authorisation

Study

  1. Hotel Booking or Certificate of Accommodation
  2. Repatriation Insurance Cover
  3. Certificate of Enrolment or Re-Enrollment

Work

  1. Hotel Booking or Certificate of Accommodation
  2. Repatriation Insurance Cover
  3. Employment Contract (No Sample Available)

Sample Documents for Long-Stay eVisas

Certificate of Enrolment or Re-Enrollment

A certificate of enrolment or re-enrollment, which is issued by the head of the educational institution, is required for study in Cameroon.

Sample For Certificate Of Enrolment

Internship Commencement Certificate

Submit an internship commencement certificate issued by the relevant organisation or institution, clearly stating the internship start date and duration.

Sample Of Internship Offer Letter

Religious Activity Authorisation

Submit an official authorisation issued by the competent authority in Cameroon confirming that the inviting religious congregation is permitted to conduct religious activities.

Sample Authorisation To Carry Out Religious Activities

Proof of Spouse’s Profession in Cameroon

Submit an official document confirming the spouse's profession in Cameroon, such as an employment certificate or business registration document.

Proof Of Spouses Profession Sample

Marriage or Parent-Child Relationship Proof

Submit an official document proving the family relationship, such as a marriage certificate or a birth certificate for dependent children.

Sample Marriage Certificate

Authorisation for Promotional Activities

Submit an authorisation from the competent authority confirming legal permission to carry out the proposed activity in Cameroon. The authorised activity must be clearly specified.

Sample Authorisation For Performing Promotional Activities

Common Requirements for Cameroon Transit eVisa

All applicants for Cameroon transit eVisa are required to submit

  1. Valid Passport Bio-Page Scan
  2. Yellow Fever Vaccination
  3. Visa or Entry Authorisation for the Destination Country

Additional Requirements for Cameroon Transit eVisas, Regardless of Entry Type

Additional requirements vary depending on the mode of transit:

By Land

No additional document is required. Only common documents are required.

By Air

1. Valid Onward Flight Ticket

By Sea

1. Valid Sea Boarding Ticket

Sample Documents for Transit eVisa

Visa or Entry Authorisation for the Destination Country

Submit a valid visa or entry authorisation for the destination country to confirm eligibility for onward travel.

Sample Of Approved Visa For The Destination Country

Valid Onward Flight Ticket

Submit a confirmed onwards flight ticket showing departure from Cameroon and complete travel details.

Sample of Onward Flight Ticket

Yellow Fever Vaccination

Submit a valid International Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate showing proof of vaccination against Yellow Fever.

International Vaccination Certificates for Yellow Fever

Valid Sea Boarding Ticket

Submit a confirmed sea-boarding ticket that shows the applicant's full name exactly as it appears on the passport.

Valid Sea Boarding Ticket Sample

Additional Requirements for Minor Travelling to Cameroon

Parents or legal guardians applying for a minor should provide these additional documents:

1. Parent/Guardian Passport Bio-Page Copy

Clear passport bio-page and observation-page scans with all details and the MRZ fully visible. (scroll above for the sample)

2. Minor’s Birth Certificate

Submit a clear scan copy showing the minor’s full name and date of birth matching the passport.

Birth Certificate Sample

3. Parental/Guardian Authorisation Letter

Signed travel consent letter with the parent or guardian’s contact details.

Sample Of Signed Authorisation From A Parent

Cameroon eVisa Application Steps

Step 1: Fill out the Cameroon online visa application form with passport and travel details.

Step 2: Review the application details and upload the scan copy of all the required documents.

Step 3: Use credit/debit card, paypal or cryptocurrency to make payment for the Cameroon eVisa.

Step 4: The approved Cameroon eVisa is delivered to the applicants registered email ID.

Cameroon eVisa Document Upload Guidelines

  • Upload clear scan copy of the required documents
  • Ensure all the documents are valid at the time of applying and for the entire stay in Cameroon.
  • Avoid submitting blurred, cropped or incomplete documents.
  • Ensure all the personal details matches the passport and the application form.

How Soon Can I Get Approved Cameroon eVisa?

It will depend on the processing option selected by the applicant.

Standard Processing

The approval will be issued within 9-11 working days.

Rush Processing

Get approval with faster processing within 7-9 working days by paying an additional fee.

Super-Rush Processing

Receive the eVisa urgently within 5-7 working days by paying an extra charge.

Regular status updates shared on the registered email ID keeps the applicant informed of the applications progress.

Cost of Cameroon eVisa

The eVisa type applied for and the processing option selected determines the total visa cost the applicant is required to pay. Use the tool above to see how much you have to pay.

Note:

  • Expedited processing fee (if selected) will be shown at the time of application.
  • The fee paid by the applicant along with the application form is non-refundable, irrespective of the application outcome.

What Documents Will the Traveller Require to Present at the Border?

The travellers may be required to present following documents:

  • Passport
  • Approved eVisa or sticker visa
  • Accomodation proof
  • Proof of sufficient fund

Content Disclaimer: This information was last updated in October 2026. Travellers are advised to confirm the latest requirements with the relevant authorities, embassies, and airlines before travelling.