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When to apply for an e-Visa for Cameroon?

The visa is one of the important documents to have in order to make a tourist or business trip in good conditions. Issued by each competent authority of a country, the visa aims to give a foreigner the possibility, depending on their nationality, to enter another country. If you plan to go to Cameroon, you must, since April 30, 2023, apply for an electronic visa, directly online.

When is the ideal time to apply for a Cameroon visa?

To obtain a Cameroonian visa, you simply need to apply online. To do this, you can fill out our form. Our teams will take care of submitting your request to the Cameroonian authorities. It is strongly recommended that you make your request as soon as possible, and at the maximum days before your departure. However, the processing time depends exclusively on the Cameroonian authorities. The authorities may also ask you to go to the Consular Post nearest to you, so take this factor into account when submitting your application. This is particularly true for people living in Paris or Marseille.

What documents must be provided to obtain the Cameroon e-visa?

Various documents will be attached to your online request. It will be at least obligatory to provide:

  • The copy of your certificate with a validity period of at least six months after your arrival in Cameroon

  • An international certificate of vaccination against yellow fever

  • A round trip plane ticket

  • A hotel reservation or accommodation certificate.

  • Proof of address

  • Birth certificate or family record book

What additional documents must be provided in specific cases?

In addition to the previous documents, additional documents are necessary depending on your situation and the reason for the stay:

  • Your old Cameroonian visa (if you have already traveled to the country)
  •  For a long stay : Insurance with repatriation / depending on your situation (internship certificate, employment contract in Cameroon, proof of parental or marital affiliation with the host)
  •  For a Transit : Visa for final destination
  • For Business : mission order, invitation letter

So make sure you have the necessary documents and complete your e-visa application sufficiently in advance to avoid unpleasant surprises.

You will find a summary of the necessary documents on our website.