Cameroon visa-free entry for citizens of Nigeria: 2026 entry rules
No, citizens of Nigeria do not need a visa for a short stay in Cameroon (up to 90 days).
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Travellers from Nigeria do not apply for a visa for a tourist stay in Cameroon, but border control still asks for a file.
Our guide to the Cameroon visa from Nigeria
No, holders of a Nigerian passport can enter Cameroon without a visa for a short tourist stay of up to 90 days. A valid passport and, where requested at border control, supporting travel documents are enough.
As neighbours of Cameroon, Nigerians have no visa application to submit for a tourist stay, but they must respect the maximum stay of 90 days. This guide sums up the documents to keep with you, the points checked at entry control and the traps to avoid, especially paid “visa” offers that have no value.
Do you need a visa?
No. For a short tourist stay in Cameroon, a Nigerian passport is enough: no visa needs to be requested before departure. The maximum authorised stay is 90 days. To work, study or settle, however, you must follow a separate procedure with the embassy or consulate of Cameroon.
How long can citizens of Nigeria stay in Cameroon?
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 is needed, there is no processing time to anticipate. Keep a record of your date of entry and leave Cameroon before the 90 authorised days expire. If you are travelling with minors, check in advance which documents they must present, especially if they are not travelling with both parents.
What to show at the border of Cameroon
Documents required for a 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
Entry requirements
Present a passport that is valid for the entire stay; the Embassy of Cameroon can confirm the minimum validity required. Officers may ask about the purpose of your trip and request a return or onward ticket, an accommodation address or proof of sufficient funds. Also check the health entry requirements, including vaccinations, with the official authorities.
Documents and fees
There is no visa fee on this route. Keep with you the original passport, a copy of its data page, your bookings and the contact details of your accommodation or host. Anyone asking for payment for a “visa” or an entry “facilitation” for Cameroon is offering a service with no official value: if in doubt, check with the embassy.
Common mistakes
Paying for a so-called “visa” or an intermediary for an entry that does not require one is a costly mistake. Overstaying the 90 authorised days can lead to penalties and complicate later stays. Finally, a passport close to expiry or in poor condition can slow down border control, so check it before leaving.
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.
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Short-stay (tourism)
Visa-free
Entry regime
Visa-free
Duration
90 days
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Business visa
Consular visa
Duration
90 days
Price
€152
Processing time
15 business days
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Work visa
Work visa
Duration
1 year (renewable)
Price
150,000–200,000 XAF
Processing time
30 business days
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