{"id":2224,"date":"2024-10-24T00:21:04","date_gmt":"2024-10-23T22:21:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.camevisa.cm\/article\/le-cameroun-augmente-de-maniere-significative-les-frais-de-visa-long-sejour\/"},"modified":"2024-10-24T00:23:38","modified_gmt":"2024-10-23T22:23:38","slug":"le-cameroun-augmente-de-maniere-significative-les-frais-de-visa-long-sejour","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.camevisa.cm\/en\/article\/cameroon-significantly-increases-long-stay-visa-fees\/","title":{"rendered":"Cameroon significantly increases long-stay visa fees"},"content":{"rendered":"
Recently, Cameroon took a landmark decision to significantly increase the cost of long-stay visa<\/strong>. This revision of costs, which has seen rates rise from 153\u20ac \u00e0 305\u20ac<\/strong>is part of a wider framework of changes to visa policies. Its aim is to improve consular services while taking into account the growing needs of international travellers. This change in visa fees raises many questions about the implications for applicants and accessibility in Cameroon.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Cameroon has taken a major decision concerning the long-stay visa fees<\/strong>This is a significant increase. The change, from \u20ac153 to \u20ac305, is designed to modernise and strengthen consular services while responding to growing demand from international travellers. This article will detail the reasons for the increase, the new rates and the application procedures that have been put in place.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n This increase in visa fees has provoked a variety of reactions. For some, it represents an additional obstacle to travel to Cameroon, particularly for students and professionals planning an extended stay. Others, however, feel that this revision is justified in view of the improvements in consular services and the quality standards it aims to achieve.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n To navigate the new requirements and obtain additional information, applicants can consult this link<\/a> for a detailed guide to the steps to take.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Finally, it is essential to keep abreast of ongoing changes in immigration and travel policies by regularly visiting sites such as Camevisa<\/a> or their FAQ section<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n To facilitate access to long-stay visas, in April 2023 Cameroon introduced an electronic visa system<\/strong> (e-Visa). The aim of this initiative is to simplify and reduce the time taken to process visa applications. Applicants can now submit their documents online via the Cameroon ministry's official portal. It should be noted that once the application has been validated, the e-Visa allows travellers to leave their country of origin for Cameroon without complications.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n To obtain a long-stay visa, applicants must comply with certain documentary requirements. Here is the list of documents required:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n The above documents can be downloaded from theevisacam<\/strong> or presented through a competent visa agency.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Cameroon recently took a landmark decision to significantly increase long-stay visa fees. This revision of costs, which saw fees rise from...<\/p>","protected":false},"author":2555,"featured_media":2228,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[1],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\nImpacts and reactions<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Electronic Visa for a Simplified Process<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Documents required for the application<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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New fees for long-stay visas in Cameroon<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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\r\n \r\nCategory<\/th>\r\n Details<\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/thead>\r\n \r\n Old tariff<\/td>\r\n 153 \u20ac<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n \r\n New pricing structure<\/td>\r\n 305 \u20ac<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n \r\n Application date<\/td>\r\n 12 July 2024<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n \r\n Length of stay<\/td>\r\n Up to 90 days<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n \r\n Visa validity<\/td>\r\n 6 months<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n \r\n Type of visa<\/td>\r\n Long-stay visa only<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n \r\n Delivery time<\/td>\r\n 5 days maximum<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n \r\n Express long-stay visa<\/td>\r\n Abolished<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n \r\n Access to nationalities<\/td>\r\n All eligible nationalities<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<\/figure>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"