Cameroon e-Visa for citizens of South Africa: online application, fees and processing time 2026
Yes, an e-Visa is required: citizens of South Africa 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 South Africa
South African passport holders must obtain an e-visa or electronic authorization online before departing for Cameroon. Applications should be made through the official portal or the relevant embassy before travel.
For travel to Cameroon, the process must be completed before departure and should not be left until arrival. The stated associated length of stay is 90 days. Use official instructions only to check the requirements that apply to your individual application.
Do you need a visa?
Yes. South African passport holders must obtain an e-visa or electronic authorization online before travelling to Cameroon. This requirement must be completed before departure, following the instructions published by the official portal or the relevant embassy.
How much does an e-visa for Cameroon cost from South Africa?
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
Check the documents to upload and any applicable fees directly on the official portal or with the relevant embassy. Authorities may specify supporting documents according to the purpose of travel, so do not rely on an unconfirmed document list or fee amount.
How to apply for an e-visa for Cameroon from South Africa
- 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
Apply online before travelling, using the official portal identified by Cameroonian authorities or by contacting the relevant embassy. Follow the published application steps, travel categories and submission rules, as the process may depend on the details of your application.
Where do you apply for a visa for Cameroon from South Africa?
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 South Africa on another passport?
The regime follows your nationality, not where you live. If you reside in South Africa 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 advice
Submit the online application before departure and wait for the required decision or authorization before travelling to Cameroon. No processing time is stated here, so consult the official portal or the relevant embassy for current information and for the associated stay duration of 90 days.
Before you fly, and at the border
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Common mistakes
Do not use an unofficial intermediary website that may charge extra fees for a process available through the authorities. Also avoid travelling without the required e-visa or electronic authorization, and verify every requirement through the official portal or the relevant embassy.
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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 September 12, 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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