Cameroon e-Visa for citizens of Switzerland: online application, fees and processing time 2026
Yes, an e-Visa is required: citizens of Switzerland apply online before departure, for stays up to 30 days.
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Allowed stay
30 days
Our guide to the Cameroon visa from Switzerland
Yes, an e-Visa is mandatory for Swiss citizens travelling to Cameroon. It is requested online before the trip, on the official portal of the Cameroonian authorities, and you should only board once the application has been approved.
From Switzerland, planning a trip to Cameroon starts with an online procedure: a form, scanned documents to upload and a payment, followed by the wait for the answer. The price and processing time are not verified here; only the official portal and the Embassy of Cameroon responsible for Switzerland can confirm them.
Do you need a visa?
Yes. A Swiss passport does not allow entry into Cameroon without prior authorisation: you need an approved e-Visa, requested online before departure. This requirement applies to a short tourist stay; for another purpose, such as work or study, ask the Embassy of Cameroon which visa applies.
How much does an e-visa for Cameroon cost from Switzerland?
The official fee for an e-visa for Cameroon is not published in a source we can verify. Check the amount on the official portal before paying anything, third-party sites often add service fees on top.
What does a visa for Cameroon really cost?
- Government feeNot published in a source we can verify
- Agency or online serviceOptional, added on top
What documents are required for an e-visa for Cameroon?
Documents required for an e-visa for Cameroon:
- Passport valid 6 months beyond stay
- Online application (no paper form)
- Passport scan (data page)
- Yellow fever vaccination certificate
- Return or onward ticket
- Proof of accommodation
- Proof of sufficient funds
- Visa fee payment
Documents and fees
Have a sharp digital copy of your passport’s data page, a recent passport photo and the supporting documents the portal may ask for: a hotel booking, a return ticket, a letter of invitation or a travel itinerary. No verified fee is available for Swiss travellers; the official amount is the one displayed at the time of payment on the portal or given by the embassy. Be wary of any “all-inclusive” price offered by an intermediary.
How to apply for an e-visa for Cameroon from Switzerland
- 1Fill in the form on the destination’s official portal.
- 2Upload the required documents (passport, photo, supporting papers).
- 3Pay the fee online by card.
- 4Receive the authorisation by email, usually without a consular visit.
- 5Show the authorisation, printed or on your phone, at boarding.
How to apply
Reach the official portal through a reliable link, for example from the website of the Embassy of Cameroon, and be wary of sponsored ads leading to paid services. Enter your details exactly as they appear in your passport, add the requested documents in the specified format and pay the fee with the method offered. Once the application is sent, track its status with the reference provided and download the confirmation as soon as it is approved.
Where do you apply for a visa for Cameroon from Switzerland?
An e-visa for Cameroon is filed entirely online: there is no counter to visit and no file to hand in. The only address that matters is the official portal.
- The application, the supporting documents and the payment all go through the official portal, from any country.
- Lookalike sites copy the portal’s name and layout, then resell the same application with a margin. Check the domain before you type in a passport number.
- The authorisation arrives by email. Keep a printed copy, some airlines ask for it at boarding.
Using an online service
You never have to use an intermediary. If you would rather have a service fill in and file the application online for you before departure, iVisa does it for a service fee, charged on top of the official fees. It does not change the decision.
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You live in Switzerland on another passport?
The regime follows your nationality, not where you live. If you reside in Switzerland but travel on another country's passport, the rule on this page is not yours. Filing usually still happens from your country of residence, at the post competent for it, but the requirement itself comes from your passport.
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How long does an e-visa for Cameroon take?
No verified processing time is published for this route. Apply as early as your travel dates allow, and never book non-refundable travel before the e-visa is granted.
Processing times and tips
The processing time is not confirmed here: check it on the official portal and apply early, especially during holiday periods. Make sure your passport is in good condition, valid for the whole stay and has blank pages. Also read the travel advice published by the Swiss Confederation and Cameroon’s health entry requirements, particularly vaccinations, then keep the e-Visa confirmation on paper and on your phone.
Before you fly, and at the border
Passport validity, border checks, minors, overstays: the rules common to every trip are gathered on our travel tips page. Formalities before you leave
Common mistakes
Mistaking a commercial site for the official portal means paying needless service fees and exposing your personal data. Applications are also delayed by typing errors, a poorly framed photo or an unreadable document. Finally, booking a non-refundable flight before the e-Visa is approved puts you at financial risk if the answer is slow to arrive.
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Other visa types for Cameroon
A tourist stay is not the only purpose. These are the other permits the destination issues and that your nationality is eligible for, each with its own fee and processing time.
Official sources
Guide generated automatically on October 17, 2026, from the verified catalogue.
Short-stay (tourism)
eVisa / authorization
Entry regime
eVisa / authorization
Duration
30 days
Business visa
Consular visa
Duration
90 days
Price
€152
Processing time
15 business days
Official websiteVerified
Work visa
Work visa
Duration
1 year (renewable)
Price
150,000–200,000 XAF
Processing time
30 business days
Official websiteVerified
Tips to extend your stay in Cameroon
- Check entry and stay conditions before traveling.
- Allow enough time for the visa application.
Example: For a longer stay, consider applying for a long-stay visa if available.
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- Online application tracking
- Paid service, on top of official fees
- Decision made by the country's authorities, not by iVisa
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