Cameroon Visa

Do I Need a Visa for Cameroon?

Yes, you need a visa for Cameroon. Travelers headed to Cameroon for any purpose need to have a valid passport, visa, and evidence of certain vaccinations. Please note that even if you are a US citizen of Cameroonian descent, a visa is still required for travel to Cameroon. Cameroon does not recognize dual nationality, and travelers to Cameroon should be aware that Cameroonian officials can be hostile to changed nationality.

Is A …	A Cameroon Entry Requirement?
Passport	Yes
Passport Validity	6 months from travel date
Blank Passport Pages	One page for entry stamp
Visa	Yes
Vaccinations	Polio vaccination may be required

Sources: Embassy of Cameroon and U.S. State Department

Can I Obtain My Visa for Cameroon upon Arrival?

Cameroon does not offer a visa on arrival. Unlike some other countries, you cannot obtain your visa for Cameroon at the airport. If you do not have your visa before you depart, the immigration authorities will deny you entrance. As a result, it is crucial that you have a travel document expert get you your visa for Cameroon before your trip.

What Types of Materials Support My Cameroon Visa Application?

Travelers to Cameroon will need to compile these items to support the visa application:

• Valid Passport
• Passport Photos that meet the Embassy of Cameroon’s guidelines
• Proof of Travel Arrangements
• Proof of Sufficient Funds
• Vaccination Certificate for Yellow Fever
• Hotel Confirmation
• Properly Completed Cameroon Visa Application Form
• Money Order

Depending on the purpose of your trip to Cameroon, you may also need:

• Business Introduction Letter
• Parental Consent Form
• Invitation Letter

Confused by the document requirements for travel to Cameroon? Let the visa experts help! Call for expert advice.

How Do I Obtain My Visa for Cameroon?

Call Passport Health Passports and Visas at ! We make the process of obtaining a visa for Cameroon simple, and we handle all details on your behalf regardless of the purpose of your travel. We provide you with a step by step application kit, visa application review service, pre-paid shipping labels, and hand delivery of your documents to the Embassy of Cameroon. Once your visa is issued, we are immediately notified, and we pick the document up and mail it back to you, saving you the hassle of having to make a potentially out of state trip to the Embassy!

What Else Do I Need to Do Before Traveling to Cameroon?

Make sure your US passport is still valid. It is best that your passport be valid for 6 months after your planned date of departure from Cameroon, and it is advisable the your passport have 2 blank visa pages. If you need to get your passport renewed, we can get your new passport back to you in as few as 1-3 days.

Make sure you have the vaccines you need for travel to Cameroon by scheduling a travel medicine appointment at the Passport Health clinic closest to you. Cameroon requires that most travelers have proof of the yellow fever shot to enter, and people staying in the country for more than 4 weeks may be required to show proof of the polio vaccine as well. Let Passport Health’s travel medicine experts make sure you are properly vaccinated for safe, healthy, and productive travels to Cameroon.