Visa policy of Cameroon

Visitors to Cameroon must obtain an e-Visa unless they come from one of the visa exempt countries.

Visa exemption
Citizens of the following seven countries can visit Cameroon without a visa for up to 90 days: 1 – Only ordinary passport holders may enter without a visa.

Non-ordinary passports
In addition, holders of diplomatic or service category passports issued to nationals of the following countries do not require a visa to enter Cameroon for a stay up to the duration listed below: 2 – Only diplomatic passport holders may enter without a visa.

Visa on arrival
Holders of diplomatic and service passports can obtain a visa on arrival if they have a mission order and a return ticket.

An agreement allowing nationals of the United Arab Emirates holding ordinary passports to obtain a visa on arrival was signed in October 2019, but has yet to enter into force. Nevertheless, UAE nationals who hold a service passport may obtain a visa on arrival for a maximum stay of 30 days.

e-Visa
As of 2023, prospective visitors may obtain transit, short-stay and long-stay visas online prior to entering Cameroon. Applicants who have submitted their application in a country with a diplomatic mission of Cameroon are required to collect their e-Visa at the diplomatic mission, while applicants who have submitted their application in a country without a diplomatic mission of Cameroon may collect their e-Visa upon arrival in Cameroon.

Transit
Transit without visa is allowed for travellers continuing their trip by the same or first connecting plane within 24 hours and without leaving the airport.

Proof of Yellow Fever Vaccination is required for all travelers to Cameroon.