Cameroon e-Visa for citizens of France: online application, fees and processing time 2026
Yes, an e-Visa is required: citizens of France 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 France
Yes, French nationals need an e-Visa to travel to Cameroon. The application is made online on the official portal of the Cameroonian authorities before leaving France, and approval must be received before boarding.
Whether you are travelling to Cameroon for tourism or to visit relatives, the process starts online: a form, scanned documents, a payment and then the wait for the decision. This guide gives neither a fee nor a processing time, as no verified figure is available; this information is provided on the official portal or by the Embassy of Cameroon in France.
Do you need a visa?
Yes. A French passport does not exempt you from a visa for Cameroon: an approved e-Visa is required for a short stay. The application is made online, on the official portal of the Cameroonian authorities, before departure. If you also hold Cameroonian nationality, ask the Embassy of Cameroon in France which document to use for your trip.
How much does an e-visa for Cameroon cost from France?
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?
The published fee is the government charge alone. Two or three other lines are added before the visa is in the passport, and they are what makes the final bill.
- Government feeNot published in a source we can verify
Paid to the state, non-refundable if the visa is refused.
- Agency or online serviceOptional, added on top
Never compulsory. An intermediary fills the form for you, it does not change the decision or the processing time.
We only display amounts published by an official source. Confirm the total before paying anything.
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
Prepare a scan of your passport data page, a recent passport photo in the required format and, depending on your situation, a hotel booking, a return ticket or a letter of invitation from the person hosting you. The portal specifies the exact list and accepted formats. No fee is verified here: pay only the amount displayed on the official portal or given by the embassy, never a package offered by a third-party site.
How to apply for an e-visa for Cameroon from France
- 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 from the website of the Embassy of Cameroon in France or another government source, then fill in the form with the exact details of your passport. Give a precise address for your stay in Cameroon and dates consistent with your bookings. Upload the requested documents, pay the fee as instructed by the portal and keep the application reference until you receive an answer.
Where do you apply for a visa for Cameroon from France?
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 France on another passport?
The regime follows your nationality, not where you live. If you reside in France 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 given here: check it on the portal and apply as soon as your dates are set, particularly before school holidays. Also read the French foreign ministry’s travel advice for Cameroon and the health entry requirements, including vaccinations. Keep the e-Visa confirmation printed and on your phone throughout the journey.
Before you fly, and at the border
- Passport validity: most countries require the passport to stay valid beyond the return date, and the margin required differs from one destination to the next. Check it on the official source, and count from your return, not from your departure.
- A visa is not a right of entry. The border officer decides, and may ask for a return ticket, an address or proof of funds even when everything is in order.
- Conditional exemptions exist: several countries waive the visa for holders of a valid visa or residence permit from a third country. This depends on the destination and on the document, and we do not publish that rule when our sources do not carry it. The official page does.
- Minors travelling alone or with one parent are often asked for extra papers, typically a parental authorisation and the family record. Ask the post before booking.
- Overstaying is not a formality. It exposes you to a fine, to removal, and to an entry ban that can outlast the trip by years, including for the whole area when the destination belongs to one.
Common mistakes
Sites that copy official colours and sell an assistance service are a frequent source of needless fees: check the portal address before paying. Other common errors are an imprecise address for the stay, a rejected photo or a name typed differently from the passport. Finally, never board without written approval, as the airline may deny you access to the flight.
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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
- Submit your extension request before the expiration of your initial visa.
- Prepare all necessary supporting documents (accommodation, financial resources, reason for stay).
- Go to the General Directorate of National Security (DGSN) or the local immigration office for the extension.
A traveler who arrived with a 90-day tourist visa can request an extension of an additional 90 days by presenting themselves at the DGSN with their passport, proof of accommodation, and payment of the corresponding fees.
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- Paid service, on top of official fees
- Decision made by the country's authorities, not by iVisa
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Frequently asked questions
Do you need a visa to travel to Cameroon from France?▾
Yes, an e-visa (electronic visa) is required. It is applied for online before departure and allows a stay of 30 days.
What documents are required for a visa to Cameroon?▾
For the tourist visa application, you will need: 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.
How do you apply for a visa for Cameroon from France?▾
The application is fully online and made before departure: form on the official portal, documents uploaded, card payment, then the authorisation arrives by email. In most cases no consular visit is needed.
How long can you stay in Cameroon?▾
The tourist visa allows a stay of 30 days.
What other visa types exist for Cameroon?▾
Depending on the purpose of stay, Cameroon offers among others: Business visa, Work visa.
Data verified on 25/10/2026 · Our methodology
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