Help in obtaining the e-Visa

Republic of Cameroon 🇨🇲

Since 30 April 2023, all nationalities (except Chad, Central African Republic, Nigeria, Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Mali), must apply for their e-Visa online. Only entry by air is possible in Yaoundé or Douala, for the time being. Embassies and consulates no longer issue visas.

Our service helps issue the official document via the Cameroon government system and makes it easy and quick to obtain a visa for Cameroon, without having to travel. Cameroon visa consular fees start at €167.00 per person, excluding processing fees.

The electronic visa in brief...

  • Stays up to 180 days
  • Input single or multiple.
  • Valid up to 6 months (short-stay) or up to 12 months (long-stay)
  • Delivered under 5 days on average
  • Entry by air only

💉 The yellow fever vaccination record is required for the e-Visa application

Eligible nationalities

All nationalities need an e-Visa for Cameroon.
Only the following do not need any visa to enter the country:
🇨🇫 Central African Republic, 🇹🇩 Chad, 🇨🇬 Republic of Congo,
🇬🇶
 Equatorial Guinea, 🇬🇦 Gabon, 🇳🇬 Nigeria, 🇲🇱 Mali

To apply for an eVisa, a ordinary passport is compulsory.

Please note, only the Cameroonian authorities website can issue electronic visas for Cameroon.. Beware of other sites claiming to be able to “issue” these visas. Private intermediary agencies can help you obtain them – for a fee – but are in no way responsible for granting or refusing publication.
⚪️ ⚪ 🟢
Normal case processing

Authorities issue documents without significant delay

Means of transportation

Arrival in Cameroon with the e-Visa is currently only possible at these entry points:

  • Douala International Airport
  • Yaoundé-Nsimalen International Airport
Welcome

In summary

Format Electronic only
Number of entries 1 or multiple
Leadtime 5 days
Length of stay 0 to 180 days
Validity Up to 12 months
Consular fees 167,00 € has 332,00 €

For a travel to Cameroon, a visa will be required. The price of the e-visa starts at €167.00, excluding processing fees.

With your eVisa you can stay up to 180 days in the country (depending on the authorisation issued). It is compulsory for all nationalities (except those exempted - see above). We advise you to apply for a visa at least 5 days before your departure. This eVisa allows you to enter the territory only by airway.

An option to obtain an "express" visa in 24 hours exists, but we are not yet offering it until the administrative systems are able to meet these demanding deadlines.

When to go to Cameroon

From November to February, there is a dry season in Yaoundé, Cameroon's political capital, and this period is advisable for travelling around the country. In the south of Cameroon, many travellers go all year round to enjoy the hot and humid climate all year round.

Places to visit in Cameroon

Located in the department of Moungo on the Nkam river, Ekom Falls fall from 80 meters high into a magnificent jungle setting.
This magical place even served as a filming location for Greystoke, the legend of Tarzan.

The Dja wildlife reserve is one of the wettest, largest and most protected forests in Africa. Remarkable for its biodiversity, it is home to 107 species of mammal.

Located in the far north of the country, Waza National Park, recognised by UNESCO since 1979, offers a magical setting. Giraffes, elephants, birds, lions, arm yourself with your best binoculars for an experience rich in sensations.

Yaoundé or the city of wild boars is the Political Capital of Cameroon and the second largest city in the Central African state. A very lively city, take part in the many local festivities offered by the Capital.

Factsheet

  • Official name of the country : Republic of Cameroon
  • Location : Central Africa, West Africa
  • Capital city : Yaounde
  • Area : 475,442 km2
  • Language : English French
  • Cash : Franc CFA
  • Climate : Equatorial and tropical
  • Time zone : UTC +1

Time in Cameroon

Information

  • Security: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs advises foreign tourists against travelling to the Far North, North-West regions, the borders with Nigeria, the Central African Republic, Chad, as well as the South-West.
  • Health: The yellow fever vaccine is mandatory and it's important to be up to date with universal vaccines. More information

4.7 1,925 reviews

Archives

Can I cancel my e-visa application and get a refund?

Understanding the e-visa application process If you have submitted an e-visa application,...
Archives

Which entry points are eligible for a Cameroon e-Visa?

The introduction of e-Visa in Cameroon has brought significant changes to the procedures for entering the country.
Archives

What documents do I need to obtain a Cameroon eVisa?

Travelling to Cameroon requires careful preparation, particularly when it comes to documents...
Archives
Practical guide to obtaining and using the Cameroon e-Visa
Mobile application for Cameroon
Archives
Cameroon: mobile customs declarations from 1 January 2024
Compulsory Cameroon visa certificate
Archives
Proof of accommodation is not necessarily compulsory for an e-Visa
a group of men walking down a dirt road
Archives
Visa exemption for CEMAC nationals to enter Cameroon
Archives
Our advice for preparing your trip to Cameroon
Archives
Discover the Cameroonian national parks
Archives
Launch of the e-visa in Cameroon: between success and payment problems
Archives
e-Visa Cameroon: What nationalities are eligible?
Archives
Cameroon makes it easier to obtain visas with the launch of e-visas
Archives
Obtaining an e-visa for Cameroon: how to deal with high consular fees?
Man Playing Percussion Instrument
Archives
What are the must-see places to visit in Cameroon?
giraffe, sunset, south Africa
Archives
What is the best season to travel to Cameroon?
Archives
Which airport to choose to enter Cameroon?
Archives
The main Cameroonian cities
Archives
The different types of tourism to discover Cameroon
grayscale photography of concrete tower
Archives
Visa for Cameroon: What has changed on 30 April 2023
When to apply for an eVisa for Cameroon?
Archives
When to apply for an e-Visa for Cameroon?
Can you obtain an electronic visa for Cameroon?
Archives
Can you obtain an electronic visa for Cameroon?
What are the specificities of the eVisa for Cameroon?
Archives
What are the specificities of the eVisa for Cameroon?
What is the price of the eVisa for Cameroon?
Archives
What is the price of the eVisa for Cameroon?
Can you obtain a visa for Cameroon upon arrival in the country?
Archives
Can you obtain a visa for Cameroon upon arrival in the country?
What are the representations of Cameroon in Belgium?
Archives
What are the representations of Cameroon in Belgium?
What are the representations of Cameroon in Switzerland?
Archives
What are the representations of Cameroon in Switzerland?
What are the representations of Cameroon in France?
Archives
What are the representations of Cameroon in France?