Work Visa
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 180 days
- Processing time
- 60 days (2-3 months)
- Fee
- $70-$300 USD
- Validity
- 6 months
- Entry
- Single entry
Employer must be registered with Ministry of Employment and Vocational Training. Work visa valid for up to 6 months. Processing time 2-3 months.
Eligibility
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Nationality
All foreign nationals intending to engage in paid employment in Cameroon.
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Purpose of visit
Paid employment across all sectors and positions.
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Employment
Must have valid employment contract from Cameroon employer. Employer must be registered with Ministry of Employment and Vocational Training.
Required status: Valid employment contract required
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 6
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Photo
Count: 1; Specifications: Biometric passport photo
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Employment letter
Provide a signed employer letter confirming your role, leave dates, salary and return to work.
Must include leave approval: No; Must include position: Yes; Must include salary: Yes
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Police clearance
Validity months: 6
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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
Form name: Long-Stay Work Visa Application; Form url: https://www.evisacam.cm
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Visa fee payment
Accepted methods: Credit card, debit card, PayPal, mobile money; Amount: $300 USD
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Academic transcript
Provide academic records for the course, qualification or training route.
Must be notarized: Yes; Must be translated: No
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International vaccination card
Required vaccinations: Valid yellow fever vaccination certificate.; Validity months: 120
How to apply
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Online application
Apply for long-stay work visa at www.evisacam.cm.
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Document gathering
Gather employment contract or job offer from Cameroon employer, educational certificates and professional qualifications, police clearance certificates, and yellow fever vaccination certificate. Work permit application must be processed through Ministry of Employment and Vocational Training.
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Fee payment
Pay work visa fee online. Application fee ranges $70-$300 USD.
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Processing wait
Work permit process typically takes 2-3 months to complete.
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Visa collection
Receive work visa approval and enter Cameroon.