Visa requirements

Cameroon

General visa requirements for travelling to Cameroon. These policies apply to all nationalities unless a country-specific policy exists.

Have a specific passport country? Check your specific route.

Transit visa (Transit e-Visa)

Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026

e-Visa

• Maximum stay: 4 days
• Processing time: 2 business days (1-3 days)
• Fee: Free (up to 4 days)
• Validity: 4 days
• Entry: Single entry

Free for stays up to 4 days. Transit visa exceeding 4 days costs $181.82.

Eligibility

• Nationality

  All nationalities requiring transit visa.

• Purpose of visit

  Staying at airport more than 24 hours or passing through immigration.

  Includes

  • Transit

Documents you need

• Passport

  Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 6

• Photo

  Count: 1; Specifications: Passport photo

• Flight reservation

  Provide flight booking or itinerary evidence when the route asks for travel plans.

  Must be confirmed: Yes; Must show return: No

• International vaccination card

  Required vaccinations: Yellow fever vaccination certificate mandatory.; Validity months: 120

How to apply

1. Online application

   Apply for transit visa online at www.evisacam.cm.

2. Document gathering

   Gather flight itinerary showing travel to/from Cameroon with dates and transit cities, yellow fever certificate, and visa or authorization to enter country of final destination (must be obtained prior to transit visa request).

3. Processing wait

   Processing time: 1-3 business days.

4. Visa collection

   Receive transit visa via email.

• Apply for an e-Visa online (opens in new tab)

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Transit visa (Transit Without Visa)

Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026

Visa free

• Maximum stay: 1 days
• Processing time: N/A - no application required
• Fee: Free
• Validity: 24 hours
• Entry: Single entry

Transit without visa allowed if continuing by same or first connecting flight within 24 hours without leaving airport transit area. Passing through immigration requires transit visa.

Eligibility

• Nationality

  All nationalities for airport transit.

• Purpose of visit

  Continuing journey by same or first connecting flight within 24 hours.

  Includes

  • Transit

Documents you need

• Passport

  Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 6

• Flight reservation

  Provide flight booking or itinerary evidence when the route asks for travel plans.

  Must be confirmed: Yes; Must show return: No

This information is provided for general guidance only. Visa requirements can change frequently and may vary by nationality. Always verify with the official embassy or consulate before making travel plans. Contact [email protected] for assistance.