Visa policy of Cameroon explained

Visitors to Cameroon must obtain an e-Visa[1] unless they come from one of the visa exempt countries.

Visa exemption

Citizens of the following seven countries can visit Cameroon without a visa for up to 90 days:[2] [3]

1 – Only ordinary passport holders may enter without a visa.

Non-ordinary passports

In addition, holders of diplomatic or service category passports issued to nationals of the following countries do not require a visa to enter Cameroon for a stay up to the duration listed below:

90 days within any 6 months
30 days
2 – Only diplomatic passport holders may enter without a visa.

Cameroon and South Korea signed a visa exemption for diplomatic and service passports in June 2024 and it is yet to be ratified.[6]

Visa on arrival

Holders of diplomatic and service passports can obtain a visa on arrival if they have a mission order and a return ticket.

An agreement allowing nationals of the United Arab Emirates holding ordinary passports to obtain a visa on arrival was signed in October 2019, but has yet to enter into force.[7] Nevertheless, UAE nationals who hold a service passport may obtain a visa on arrival for a maximum stay of 30 days.

e-Visa

As of 2023, prospective visitors may obtain transit, short-stay and long-stay visas online prior to entering Cameroon.[8] Applicants who have submitted their application in a country with a diplomatic mission of Cameroon are required to collect their e-Visa at the diplomatic mission, while applicants who have submitted their application in a country without a diplomatic mission of Cameroon may collect their e-Visa upon arrival in Cameroon.[8]

Transit

Transit without visa is allowed for travellers continuing their trip by the same or first connecting plane within 24 hours and without leaving the airport.

Proof of Yellow Fever Vaccination is required for all travelers to Cameroon.[9]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Cameroon eVisa.
  2. Web site: Cameroon-Mali – Visas Now Required. George. Mbella. 10 September 2015. AllAfrica.
  3. Web site: Home – CameroonOnline.org. www.cameroononline.org.
  4. Web site: Cameroon eliminates visa restrictions on CEMAC citizens – Journal du Cameroun . 2017-11-05 . 2017-11-07 . https://web.archive.org/web/20171107041703/https://www.journalducameroun.com/en/cameroon-removes-visa-restrictions-on-cemac-citizens/ . dead .
  5. Web site: Cameroon-Mali: Visas Now Required. cameroun24.net – Master. Communication. www.cameroun24.net.
  6. https://theguardianpostcameroon.com/post/3138/en/ease-movement-of-diplomats-workers-cameroon-south-korea-seal-deal-waive-visas
  7. Web site: Gargash meets with Cameroonian Minister. wam.
  8. Web site: Home - Consular Services Portal . www.evisacam.cm . Republic of Cameroon . 26 July 2023 . en .
  9. Web site: Cameroon Country Overview. BALGlobal.com. BAL. 2017-10-17.