Cameroon is a country located in Central Africa which is full of wonders. It is an ideal destination for tourism and business. However, to enter Cameroon, there are essential administrative formalities that must be submitted to, namely requesting and obtaining a visa. If you plan to travel to this country in the coming days, find out the requirements to obtain a visa to enter there.
How to get a Cameroon visa?
Entry into Cameroon is subject to obtaining a visa. A visa is therefore mandatory regardless of the length of stay, for most nationalities. The visa must be requested before departure. The traditional visa, that is to say applying for a visa at an embassy, is no longer relevant since April 30, 2023. It is now possible to apply for a visa online and receive your electronic travel authorization by email.
Validity of the Cameroon visa
Depending on the type of visa you choose, the Cameroon visa is valid for 6 or 12 months from the date of your entry into Cameroonian territory indicated on the form. There is no time limit between two trips to Cameroon. The length of stay authorized for each visa is 180 days maximum (the authorized duration is set by the authorities on a case-by-case basis). Also, before the expiry date of your current visa, you have the possibility of obtaining an extension of the validity period of your Cameroon visa by contacting the Cameroonian immigration structures. These structures are based in Cameroon.
Documents to provide for the Cameroon visa
When your request is finalized, you can send us the following documents by email: a copy of your passport, valid for at least 6 months after the date of departure from Cameroon, confirmation of your return flight, proof of address, a birth certificate or family record book, a hotel reservation or a certificate of accommodation if you are staying with a private individual. If you are traveling for business, other documents may be requested such as a letter of invitation legalized at the town hall and a mission order...
Short stay visa
This type of visa is issued for a maximum stay of 180 days in Cameroon.. The validity of the visa is 6 months. You can choose between a single entry or multiple entry visa (this will be confirmed or not by the authorities). The applicant must provide: a duly completed form, a passport valid for 6 months after departure from Cameroon, a photocopy of the plane ticket, a hotel reservation or an accommodation certificate. THE vaccination record for yellow fever is also mandatory. If you have already traveled to the country, your old Cameroonian visa will be requested.
For business, you will also need to provide a mission order or letter of invitation.
Long stay visa
This type of visa is issued for a maximum stay of 180 days in Cameroon. The visa is valid for 12 months. You can choose between a single-entry or multiple-entry visa (this will be confirmed or not by the authorities). The applicant must provide the same documents as for the short-stay visa, plus: repatriation insurance and, depending on your situation (internship certificate, work contract in Cameroon, proof of parental or marital relationship with the host).
What are the steps to obtain the Cameroon eVisa?
Since April 30, 2023It is now possible to apply for a visa online, and you will receive a travel authorisation in electronic format, also known as pre-registration. Processing time is approximately one day. The visa must be presented when you board your flight. As soon as you arrive in Cameroon, via Douala or Yaoundé international airports, the authorities will be able to affix the final visa to your passport. You can now complete our form, which will ask you to enter a number of personal details relating to your stay in Cameroon. You can then email us your documents. As soon as we receive your application, we'll check that it's complete and we'll keep you informed by email of the progress of your application.
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