Nigeria visa-free entry for citizens of Cameroon: 2026 entry rules
No, citizens of Cameroon do not need a visa for a short stay in Nigeria (up to 90 days).
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Mandatory arrival form: Nigeria e-Landing / Exit Card. Before boarding. Also required before leaving the country. Free: beware of websites that charge for it.
Fill it in on the official website (lecard.immigration.gov.ng)
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Travellers from Cameroon do not apply for a visa for a tourist stay in Nigeria, but border control still asks for a file.
Our guide to the Nigeria visa from Cameroon
Travellers from Cameroon can go to Nigeria without a visa for a short tourist stay, within a limit of 90 days. They must present a valid passport and, if immigration asks for them, documents about their stay.
As neighbours of Nigeria, Cameroonians can arrive by air or at a land border post, with no prior consular step for a tourist stay. This does not remove immigration checks or the need to respect the authorised stay, and it makes buying a “visa” from a website pointless.
Do you need a visa to go to Nigeria?
No, not for a short tourist stay: holders of a Cameroonian passport are exempt from the visa requirement to enter Nigeria. The authorised stay is 90 days. For a stay of another kind, such as work or study, check with the embassy or a consulate of Nigeria competent for Cameroon.
How long can citizens of Cameroon stay in Nigeria?
90 days
Visa-free entry allows a stay of 90 days. To stay longer, study or work, a visa is generally required.
Timing and tips
As no application has to be lodged, the trip can be organised without any prior administrative wait. Respect the 90-day limit and keep proof of your date of entry. Before departure, check the entry conditions on an official Nigerian source or with the representation of Nigeria competent for Cameroon, as they can change.
What to show at the border of Nigeria
Documents required for a visa for Nigeria:
- Passport valid 6 months beyond stay
- Online application (no paper form)
- One passport-size photo
- Return or onward ticket
- Proof of accommodation
- Proof of sufficient funds
- Yellow fever vaccination certificate
- Visa fee payment
Entry requirements
Present a valid passport in good condition at immigration control, whether you arrive at the airport or by road. The officer may ask for the address of your accommodation or hosts, your planned return date and proof of sufficient funds. Make sure your entry is recorded, with a stamp or any other means used at the post.
Documents and fees
As no visa is required, no visa fee is due for this stay. Take your passport, your travel documents and, if necessary, the health documents required, to be checked on an official source before leaving. Do not pay any money to a website or intermediary offering a “visa” for this trip: such a service has no purpose.
Common mistakes
Paying for a fake “visa” sold online is among the most frequent mistakes on this route. Other travellers cross the border without having their entry recorded, which later complicates checks, or exceed the authorised 90 days. Finally, a damaged passport or vague explanations about the stay can cause difficulties at the immigration post.
Other visa types for Nigeria
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.
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Short-stay (tourism)
Visa-free
Entry regime
Visa-free
Duration
90 days
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Student visa
Student visa
Duration
Duration of programme
Processing time
15 business days
Official websiteVerified
Family visa
Family reunification
Duration
1 year
Processing time
15 business days
Official websiteVerified
Business visa
Consular visa
Duration
90 days
Processing time
5 business days
Official websiteVerified
CERPAC work residence
Work visa
Duration
1-2 years
Price
2,000 USD
Processing time
60 business days
Official websiteVerified
Investor visa
Investor visa
Duration
5 years
Processing time
60 business days
Official websiteVerified
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