Cameroon Visa Policy

You can realize your planned trip to Cameroon by obtaining a Cameroon visa. Foreign nationals can apply to Cameroon Short Stay visas (tourist visa, business visa, cultural visa, etc.) for temporary reasons (tourism, business, cultural, and other short-term purposes). If you want to stay in Cameroon for a longer period for some reason (such as study, employment, etc.) you can also apply for Cameroon Long Stay visas (employment visa, study visa, family reunion visa, etc.). 

There are three different types of visas for Cameroon:

• Short-stay Visa
• Airport Transit Visa
• Long-stay Visa

Cameroon Short-stay Visa

Cameroon Short-stay visas are designated for allowing holders to stay in Cameroon for up to 90 days. Reasons to apply for this type of visa can be tourism, visiting family or friends, business trips, short-term training, exchange programs, short-term work, and many other non-permanent nuances. You can check all the required documents for each type of visa application, visa fees, processing time, and where to apply for a visa below.

Cameroon Tourist Visa

Cameroon Tourist visa is issued for applicants intending to visit Cameroon for tourism and sightseeing. You can apply for a Cameroon Tourist visa in order to realize your tourist activities.

Required Documents for Cameroon Tourist Visa

1.  Two Application Forms

• Duly completed and signed  

2. Two Photos

• Two recent biometric passport photographs with white background
• The head must face the camera
• Eyes should be open and looking at the camera
• Natural face expression

3. Passport 

• Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the return date

4. Copy of Passport

• Copy of the main page of the passport

5. National Identity Card and Resident Permit/Visa Copy (if Your Country of Residence and Citizenship are Different)

6. Flight Ticket Reservation

• Reservation of air ticket. It is advised not to buy a ticket before the visa application decision is made

7. Proof of Accommodation

• Hotel reservation
• Invitation letter from the host in Cameroon. The letter should include:
  • Copy of ID of the inviter
  • Inviter’s contact details
  • Copy of host’s residency permit
• Confirmation of residence (lease agreement in good standing, house bill)

8. Copy of Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate

• It is proof of valid yellow fever immunization

9. Proof of Means of Subsistence

• Bank statement for the last 3 months
• Travelers’ cheques
• Cash
• Salary advances
• Credit card with sufficient funds
• Other

10. Travel Insurance

• It must be valid for the duration of the stay
• Evidence of guarantee of repatriation

11. For Minors:

• Copy of either birth certificate/proof of adoption/custody decree if parents are divorced/death certificate of parent
• Permit letter by parents/guardians if minor is traveling alone or permit letter by one of the guardians/parents in case of minor is traveling with one of them.

*Additional documents can be required by the embassy. 

Processing Time for Cameroon Tourist Visa

The average processing time for a Cameroon Tourist Visa is 3-25 working days. It depends on your visa application country.

Cameroon Tourist Visa Fee

Cameroon Tourist Visa fee is 75-150 USD for foreign nationals (it can vary depending on your country and nationality).

Where to Apply for Cameroon Tourist Visa?

You will apply for the Cameroon Tourist Visa in Cameroon visa application centers, embassies, or consulates, whichever accepts visa applications in your country of residence. If there is none of them in your country, you need to apply to the nearest embassy or consulate to your location.

Cameroon Family Visit Visa

Cameroon Family/Friend Visit visa allows you to travel to Cameroon for visiting your family or friends who legally residing in Cameroon, up to the expiration date of your visa validity.

Required Documents for Cameroon Family Visit Visa

1.  Two Application Forms

• Duly completed and signed 

2. Two Photos

• Two recent biometric passport photographs with white background
• The head must face the camera
• Eyes should be open and looking at the camera
• Natural face expression

3. Passport 

• Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the return date

4. Copy of Passport

• Copy of the main page of the passport

5. National Identity Card and Resident Permit/Visa Copy (if Your Country of Residence and Citizenship are Different)

6. Flight Ticket Reservation

• Reservation of air ticket. It is advised not to buy a ticket before the visa application decision is made

7. Proof of Accommodation

• Hotel reservation
• Invitation letter from the host in Cameroon. The letter should include:
  • Copy of ID of the inviter
  • Inviter’s contact details
  • Copy of host’s residency permit
• Confirmation of residence (lease agreement in good standing, house bill)

8. Copy of Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate

• It is proof of valid yellow fever immunization

9. Proof of Means of Subsistence

• Bank statement for the last 3 months
• Travelers’ cheques
• Cash
• Salary advances
• Credit card with sufficient funds
• Other

10. Travel Insurance

• It must be valid for the duration of the stay
• Evidence of guarantee of repatriation

11. Proof of Purpose of Travel

• Invitation letter from family members
  • It must be signed by a competent local authority

12. For Minors:

• Copy of either birth certificate/proof of adoption/custody decree if parents are divorced/death certificate of parent
• Permit letter by parents/guardians if minor is traveling alone or permit letter by one of the guardians/parents in case of minor is traveling with one of them.

*Additional documents can be required by the embassy.

Processing Time for Cameroon Family Visit Visa

The average processing time for a Cameroon Family Visit Visa is 3-25 working days. It depends on your visa application country.

Cameroon Family Visit Visa Fee

Cameroon Family Visit Visa fee is 75-150 USD for foreign nationals (it can vary depending on your country and nationality).

Where to Apply for Cameroon Family Visit Visa?

You will apply for the Cameroon Family Visit Visa in Cameroon visa application centers, embassies, or consulates, whichever accepts visa applications in your country of residence. If there is none of them in your country, you need to apply to the nearest embassy or consulate to your location.

Cameroon Business Visa

Cameroon Business visa gives you the authorization to enter Cameroon and stay here for a maximum period of your visa validity, as permitted. It permits its holder to engage in business-related activities such as attending meetings or conferences, conducting or attending the training, conducting internal audits, installing equipment, or performing other temporary services for a client, local affiliate, or branch office.

Required Documents for Cameroon Business Visa

1.  Two Application Forms

• Duly completed and signed 

2. Two Photos

• Two recent biometric passport photographs with white background
• The head must face the camera
• Eyes should be open and looking at the camera
• Natural face expression

3. Passport 

• Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the return date

4. Copy of Passport

• Copy of the main page of the passport

5. National Identity Card and Resident Permit/Visa Copy (if Your Country of Residence and Citizenship are Different)

6. Flight Ticket Reservation

• Reservation of air ticket. It is advised not to buy a ticket before the visa application decision is made

7. Proof of Accommodation

• Hotel reservation
• Invitation letter from the host in Cameroon. The letter should include:
  • Copy of ID of the inviter
  • Inviter’s contact details
  • Copy of host’s residency permit
• Confirmation of residence (lease agreement in good standing, house bill)

8. Copy of Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate

• It is proof of valid yellow fever immunization

9. Proof of Means of Subsistence

• Bank statement for the last 3 months
• Travelers’ cheques
• Cash
• Salary advances
• Credit card with sufficient funds
• Other

10. Travel Insurance

• It must be valid for the duration of the stay
• Evidence of guarantee of repatriation

11. Letter from the Company

• It should indicate the undertaking of financial and legal responsibilities for the applicant for the period of the stay

12. Introduction Letter from the Business Partner in Cameroon

• It must be legalized by Immigration Authorities

13. Business Contract

• A business contract which indicates the relation between traveler and partner in Cameroon

*Additional documents can be required by the embassy.

Processing Time for Cameroon Business Visa

The average processing time for a Cameroon Business Visa is 3-25 working days. It depends on your visa application country.

Cameroon Business Visa Fee

Cameroon Business Visa fee is 75-150 USD for foreign nationals (it can vary depending on your country and nationality).

Where to Apply for Cameroon Business Visa?

You will apply for the Cameroon Business Visa in Cameroon visa application centers, embassies, or consulates, whichever accepts visa applications in your country of residence. If there is none of them in your country, you need to apply to the nearest embassy or consulate to your location.

Cameroon Diplomatic and Official Visa

Cameroon Diplomatic Visa applies to the head of states, diplomats, government top officials (their families) to realize diplomatic activities.

Required Documents for Cameroon Diplomatic and Official Visa

1. Two Application Forms

• Duly completed and signed

2. Two Photos

• Two recent biometric passport photographs with white background
• The head must face the camera
• Eyes should be open and looking at the camera
• Natural face expression

3. Passport 

• Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the return date

4. Copy of Passport

• Copy of the main page of the passport

5. National Identity Card and Resident Permit/Visa Copy (if Your Country of Residence and Citizenship are Different)

6. Flight Ticket Reservation

• Reservation of air ticket. It is advised not to buy a ticket before the visa application decision is made

7. Proof of Accommodation

• Hotel reservation
• Invitation letter from the host in Cameroon.

8. Copy of Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate

• It is proof of valid yellow fever immunization

9. Proof of Means of Subsistence

• Bank statement for the last 3 months
• Travelers’ cheques
• Cash
• Salary advances
• Credit card with sufficient funds
• Other

10. Travel Insurance

• It must be valid for the duration of the stay
• Evidence of guarantee of repatriation

11. Proof of the Purpose of Visit

• Note Verbal. It must be issued Department of Foreign Affairs or the Organization
• A Mission Order
  • Mission Order is for those applicants planning to travel for professional purposes
  • It must be signed by the institution authority in which the applicant will be conducting activities
• An official request from a government organization

*Additional documents can be required by the embassy.

Processing Time for Cameroon Diplomatic and Official Visa

The average processing time for a Cameroon Diplomatic and Official Visa is 3-25 working days. It depends on your visa application country.

Cameroon Diplomatic and Official Visa Fee

Cameroon Diplomatic and Official Visa is issued free of charge

Where to Apply for Cameroon Diplomatic and Official Visa?

You will apply for the Cameroon Diplomatic and Official Visa in Cameroon visa application centers, embassies, or consulates, whichever accepts visa applications in your country of residence. If there is none of them in your country, you need to apply to the nearest embassy or consulate to your location.

A Transit visa is a visa that is valid for a very short period. Depending on your nationality and destination country, you may need to have a transit visa to connect to a foreign airport or cross through a foreign country.

Required Documents for Cameroon Transit Visa

1.  Two Application Forms

• Duly completed and signed 

2. Two Photos

• Two recent biometric passport photographs with white background
• The head must face the camera
• Eyes should be open and looking at the camera
• Natural face expression

3. Passport 

• Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the return date

4. Copy of Passport

• Copy of the main page of the passport

5. National Identity Card and Resident Permit/Visa Copy (if Your Country of Residence and Citizenship are Different)

6. Flight Ticket  

• Flight ticket (including onward ticket)

7. Proof of Accommodation (if any)

• Hotel reservation 

8. Copy of Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate

• It is proof of valid yellow fever immunization

9. Proof of Means of Subsistence

• Bank statement for the last 3 months
• Travelers’ cheques
• Cash
• Salary advances
• Credit card with sufficient funds
• Other

10. Travel Insurance

• It must be valid for the duration of the stay
• Evidence of guarantee of repatriation

11. For Minors:

• Copy of either birth certificate/proof of adoption/custody decree if parents are divorced/death certificate of parent
• Permit letter by parents/guardians if minor is traveling alone or permit letter by one of the guardians/parents in case of minor is traveling with one of them.

*Additional documents can be required by the embassy.

Processing Time for Cameroon Transit Visa

The average processing time for a Cameroon Transit Visa is 3-25 working days. It depends on your visa application country.

Cameroon Transit Visa Fee

Cameroon Transit Visa fee is 75-150 USD for foreign nationals (it can vary depending on your country and nationality).

Where to Apply for Cameroon Transit Visa?

You will apply for the Cameroon Transit Visa in Cameroon visa application centers, embassies, or consulates, whichever accepts visa applications in your country of residence. If there is none of them in your country, you need to apply to the nearest embassy or consulate to your location.

Cameroon Long-stay Visa

Even if your country is exempt from visa requirements, if you intend to stay longer in Cameroon, you will need to apply for a long-stay visa from your home country before coming to Cameroon. 

For any stay in Cameroon exceeding 90 days, you are required to apply in advance for a long-stay visa. In this instance, your nationality does not exempt you from requirements.

Whatever the duration of your planned stay, the length of your long-stay visa must be between three months and one year. To extend your stay beyond the period of validity of your visa, you must apply for a residence permit at a corresponding administration.

Cameroon Study (Long-stay) Visa

This visa is intended to permit foreign nationals to obtain a long-term visa, allowing them to stay in Cameroon for a longer period. This visa applies to those who are admitted to the state college or state university in Cameroon.  

Required Documents for Cameroon Study (Long-stay) Visa

1. Two Application Forms

• Duly completed and signed 

2. Two Photos

• Two recent biometric passport photographs with white background
• The head must face the camera
• Eyes should be open and looking at the camera
• Natural face expression

3. Passport 

• Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the return date

4. Copy of Passport

• Copy of the main page of the passport

5. National Identity Card and Resident Permit/Visa Copy (if Your Country of Residence and Citizenship are Different)

6. Flight Ticket Reservation

• Reservation of air ticket. It is advised not to buy a ticket before the visa application decision is made

7. Proof of Accommodation

• Hotel reservation
• Invitation letter from the host in Cameroon. The letter should include:
  • Copy of ID of the inviter
  • Inviter’s contact details
  • Copy of host’s residency permit
• Confirmation of residence (lease agreement in good standing, house bill)

8. Copy of Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate

• It is proof of valid yellow fever immunization

9. Proof of Means of Subsistence

• Bank statement for the last 3 months
• Travelers’ cheques
• Cash
• Salary advances
• Credit card with sufficient funds
• Other

10. Insurance

• It must be valid for the duration of the stay
• Evidence of guarantee of repatriation

11. Proof of the Purpose of Visit

• Admission Letter from Educational Institution in Cameroon
• The letter should be accompanied by proof of financial means
• If financial responsibilities are taken by a sponsor, then:
  • Sponsor’s bank which confirms the availability of funds to cover expenses
• Registration in the institution

12. For Minors:

• Copy of either birth certificate/proof of adoption/custody decree if parents are divorced/death certificate of parent
• Permit letter by parents/guardians if minor is traveling alone or permit letter by one of the guardians/parents in case of minor is traveling with one of them.

*Additional documents can be required by the embassy.

Processing Time for Cameroon Study (Long-stay) Visa

The average processing time for a Cameroon Study (Long-stay) Visa is 3-25 working days. It depends on your visa application country.

Cameroon Study (Long-stay) Visa Fee

Cameroon Study (Long-stay) Visa fee is 75-150 USD for foreign nationals (it can vary depending on your country and nationality).

Where to Apply for Cameroon Study (Long-stay) Visa?

You will apply for the Cameroon Study (Long-stay) Visa in Cameroon visa application centers, embassies, or consulates, whichever accepts visa applications in your country of residence. If there is none of them in your country, you need to apply to the nearest embassy or consulate to your location.

Cameroon Work (Long-stay) Visa

This visa is intended to permit foreign nationals to obtain a long-term visa, allowing them to stay in Cameroon for a longer period. This visa applies to those who want to work within the legal frame of employment upon taking an employment permit and the work permit as per appointed procedure from competent regional authorities.

Required Documents for Cameroon Work (Long-stay) Visa

1. Two Application Forms

• Duly completed and signed 

2. Two Photos

• Two recent biometric passport photographs with white background
• The head must face the camera
• Eyes should be open and looking at the camera
• Natural face expression

3. Passport 

• Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the return date

4. Copy of Passport

• Copy of the main page of the passport

5. National Identity Card and Resident Permit/Visa Copy (if Your Country of Residence and Citizenship are Different)

6. Flight Ticket Reservation

• Reservation of air ticket. It is advised not to buy a ticket before the visa application decision is made

7. Proof of Accommodation

• Hotel reservation
• Invitation letter from the host in Cameroon. The letter should include:
  • Copy of ID of the inviter
  • Inviter’s contact details
  • Copy of host’s residency permit
• Confirmation of residence (lease agreement in good standing, house bill)

8. Copy of Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate

• It is proof of valid yellow fever immunization

9. Proof of Means of Subsistence

• Bank statement for the last 3 months
• Travelers’ cheques
• Cash
• Salary advances
• Credit card with sufficient funds
• Other

10. Medical Insurance

• It must be valid for the duration of the stay
• Evidence of guarantee of repatriation

11. Proof of the Purpose of Visit

• Company Letter. It should include:
  • Duration of visit
  • Undertaking legal and financial responsibilities during the stay of the traveler
• Introduction letter from a business partner in Cameroon
  • It must be legalized and signed by Immigration Authorities
• Employment (Job) Contract
  • It is mandatory for the persons who are engaging in salaried activities in Cameroon
  • It must be legalized and signed by the Minister of Labor and Social Security in Cameroon
• Partnership Contract between business partners

*Additional documents can be required by the embassy.

Processing Time for Cameroon Work (Long-stay) Visa

The average processing time for a Cameroon Work (Long-stay) Visa is 3-25 working days. It depends on your visa application country.

Cameroon Work (Long-stay) Visa Fee

Cameroon Work (Long-stay) Visa fee is 75-300 USD for foreign nationals (it can vary depending on your country and nationality).

Where to Apply for Cameroon Work (Long-stay) Visa?

You will apply for the Cameroon Work (Long-stay) Visa in Cameroon visa application centers, embassies, or consulates, whichever accepts visa applications in your country of residence. If there is none of them in your country, you need to apply to the nearest embassy or consulate to your location.