Yes, a visa is required to travel from Cameroon to South Africa.

Do I need a visa for South Africa from Cameroon?
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Essential South Africa information
South Africa is Africa's richest country with a solid and diversified economy. It has a robust financial sector, competitive manufacturing industry, and abundant natural resources. The country has 64.39 million inhabitants distributed among 80.2% Black, 8.8% Coloured, 8.4% White, and 2.5% Asian populations.
Weather in Pretoria
Practical travel information
- Zoulou
- Xhosa
- Afrikaans
- Anglais
- Sotho du Nord
- Sotho du Sud
- Tswana
- Venda
- Tsonga
- Ndébélé du Sud
- Ndébélé du Nord
Essential preparations
- Police : 10177
- Ambulance : 10177
- Fire brigade : 10177
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Frequently asked questions
Do you need a visa to travel to South Africa from Cameroon?▾
Yes, an e-visa (electronic visa) is required. It is applied for online before departure and allows a stay of 90 days.
How long can you stay in South Africa?▾
The tourist visa allows a stay of 90 days.
What other visa types exist for South Africa?▾
Depending on the purpose of stay, South Africa offers among others: Critical Skills Visa, General Work Visa, Remote Work Visitor visa, Study visa, Spousal visa, Retired Person Visa.
Data verified on 23/07/2026
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