🇨🇲Cameroon Visa 2026: Entry Requirements
Africa· Updated 10/10/2026
Do you need a visa for Cameroon?
It depends on your passport. Out of 195 nationalities documented by IziVisas, 7 enter Cameroon visa-free and 188 obtain an e-visa or a visa on arrival.
Visa-free
7
nationalities
E-visa
188
nationalities
Check the rule for your nationality
Pick your passport for the exact 2026 rule: fee, processing time, allowed stay and documents.
- 🇬🇧United Kingdom
- 🇺🇸United States
- 🇳🇬Nigeria
- 🇬🇭Ghana
- 🇮🇳India
- 🇵🇰Pakistan
- 🇰🇪Kenya
- 🇺🇬Uganda
- 🇿🇦South Africa
- 🇵🇭Philippines
- 🇨🇦Canada
- 🇦🇺Australia
- All nationalities
Cameroon tourist e-visa
Cameroon publishes an online tourist visa. Eligibility depends on your nationality, check your route for the rule that applies to your passport.
Cameroon eVisa
152 EURStay: 90 daysProcessing: 5-7 business days
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Pick your nationality to see the rule
Indicative information, drawn from official sources and Wikipedia, and updated automatically. Rules change: confirm with the embassy or the official portal before booking. Our methodology · Official portal
Depending on your nationality, you may be able to apply online. Check your passport's entry rules first.
- Online filing for nationalities eligible for an e-visa or visa on arrival
- Online application tracking
- Paid service, on top of official fees
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Cameroon visa requirements by nationality
The entry regime Cameroon applies to the passports most often checked on IziVisas. Open a row for the fee, the processing time, the documents and the allowed stay of that exact route.
- EcuadorE-visaStay: 30 days
- TogoE-visaStay: 30 days
- RussiaE-visaStay: 30 days
- SenegalE-visaStay: 30 days
- CanadaE-visaStay: 30 days
- TurkeyE-visaStay: 30 days
- SwitzerlandE-visaStay: 30 days
- FranceE-visaStay: 30 days
- BrazilE-visaStay: 30 days
- MaliVisa-freeStay: 90 days
- AndorraE-visaStay: 30 days
- Côte d'IvoireE-visaStay: 30 days
- MoroccoE-visaStay: 30 days
- AlgeriaE-visaStay: 30 days
- TunisiaE-visaStay: 30 days
- SpainE-visaStay: 30 days
- United KingdomE-visaStay: 30 days
- United StatesE-visaStay: 30 days
- ItalyE-visaStay: 30 days
- GermanyE-visaStay: 30 days
Cameroon visa types, fees and processing times
Every visa category Cameroon publishes, with the official fee, the allowed stay and the processing time when the source states them. Eligibility depends on your nationality: open your route for the rule that applies to your passport.
| Visa | Category | Allowed stay | Official fee | Processing time | Entries | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay (tourism) | Short stay | 90 days | Portal | |||
| Cameroon eVisa | Short stay | 90 days | 152 EUR | 5-7 business days | Portal | |
| Business visa | Business | 90 days | 152 EUR | 15 business days | Multiple | Portal |
| Work visa | Work | 1 year (renewable) | 150,000-200,000 XAF | 30 business days | Multiple | Portal |
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Information
Capital
Yaoundé
Population
30,100,000
Currency
CFA Franc (BEAC) (XAF FCFA)
Languages
French, English
Continent
Africa
Calling code
+237
Timezone
Africa/Douala
Area
475,442 km²
Government
Presidential republic
National day
May 20 - National Day
Internet domain
.cm
About
Cameroon is a Central African country renowned for its ethnic and linguistic diversity, with over 250 ethnic groups. It features varied landscapes from beaches to mountains and tropical forests. Located at the junction of West and Central Africa, it is often called 'Africa in miniature'.
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Safety
Risk areas
Crime(Medium)
- Avoid carrying valuables
- Do not travel alone at night
Terrorism(High)
- Follow government travel advisories
- Avoid border areas
Transport
- Use reputable transportation companies
- Travel during the day
Natural risks(Moderate risks of floods and volcanic eruptions (Mount Cameroon))
- Follow weather alerts
- Avoid active volcanic areas
Health(Limited healthcare system, overloaded hospitals)
- Mandatory vaccines: yellow fever
- Take antimalarials, bottled water
Practical tips
- Register with the travel registry
- Repatriation insurance
- Increased vigilance everywhere
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Cost of living
Accommodation
Food
Transport
Leisure
Health
Others
Indicative prices in USD in Douala · estimated in October 2026
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Practical information
Electricity
Emergency numbers
Practical information
Right
unsafe
10-15% in restaurants
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Plan your trip
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Book excursions ahead, with free cancellation on most activities.
Nomad Insurance travel cover (SafetyWing)
Medical cover and repatriation, can be taken out mid-trip.
eSIM data (Saily)
Stay connected on landing, with no roaming charges. Requires an eSIM-compatible phone.
Accommodation (Hotels.com)
Hotels and other stays, with a free-cancellation filter.
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Frequently asked questions
Do you need a visa to travel to Cameroon?▾
It depends on your passport. IziVisas documents the entry regime for Cameroon across 195 nationalities: 7 visa-free, 188 with an e-visa. Pick yours for the exact rule, with documents, fees and processing times.
Check by my nationality →How much does a Cameroon visa cost?▾
Fees vary by visa type and nationality. The lowest published official fee is 152 EUR (Cameroon eVisa). These are government fees only, providers and visa application centres add their own service charge.
Is it dangerous to travel to Cameroon?▾
The overall risk level is currently rated "High risk in certain regions due to armed conflicts, terrorism, and crime.". See the Safety tab on this page for details by topic (crime, transport, health, areas to avoid) and practical tips.
What currency is used in Cameroon?▾
The official currency is CFA Franc (BEAC) (XAF FCFA). See sample prices (accommodation, meals, transport) in the cost of living section above.
What is the capital of Cameroon?▾
The capital of Cameroon is Yaoundé. The main spoken languages are: French, English.
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