Cameroon e-Visa for citizens of Rwanda: online application, fees and processing time 2026
Yes, an e-Visa is required: citizens of Rwanda 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 Rwanda
Yes, nationals of Rwanda must obtain an e-Visa before travelling to Cameroon. The application is made online on the official portal of the Cameroonian authorities, and you should wait for approval before buying a non-refundable ticket or boarding.
Rwandan travellers heading to Cameroon for tourism or to visit relatives complete the whole procedure remotely: an online form, scanned documents and a payment. The price and processing time are not verified here; the official portal and the Embassy of Cameroon responsible for Rwanda are the sources to consult.
Do you need a visa for Cameroon?
Yes. For a short stay in Cameroon, a Rwandan passport must be accompanied by an e-Visa approved before departure. The application is made online on the official portal of the Cameroonian authorities. Choose the category matching the real purpose of your trip: an application filed under the wrong purpose may be refused or cause problems at border control.
How much does an e-visa for Cameroon cost from Rwanda?
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
Prepare a scan of your passport data page and a recent compliant passport photo. Depending on your situation, add an accommodation booking, a return ticket or a letter of invitation signed by your host in Cameroon. The fee is not verified here: pay only the amount displayed on the official portal or confirmed by the Embassy of Cameroon, and keep the receipt.
How to apply for an e-visa for Cameroon from Rwanda
- 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
Open the official portal from a government source, then fill in each field with the exact details of your passport and your stay (dates, address, local contact). Upload the requested documents in the accepted formats, pay the fee with a payment method recognised by the portal and note the file reference. Check your inbox regularly, including the spam folder, until the decision arrives.
Where do you apply for a visa for Cameroon from Rwanda?
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 Rwanda on another passport?
The regime follows your nationality, not where you live. If you reside in Rwanda 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
No verified processing time is available: check the portal and start the application as soon as your dates are fixed. If your flight has a stopover, check the transit conditions of that country. Also ask about Cameroon’s health entry requirements, including vaccinations, and keep a printed copy of the e-Visa in addition to the digital version.
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
Using an unofficial site that charges more than the portal for the procedure is the costliest mistake. Next come typing errors, rejected photos and supporting documents that do not match the declared dates. Finally, leaving before receiving approval, or with a passport whose remaining validity is too short, can lead to boarding being refused.
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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
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