From application to arrival
Prepare your information, use the official application channel and check the issued document.
Prepare your application
Create an account, complete the online form, upload supporting files, review the details and pay. Wait for the consular decision before travel.
Submit through the official channel
Use Cameroon eVisa pre-enrolment. Check the current instructions and total government charges before paying.
Review the decision before departure
Check the passport details, dates and entry conditions on the permission you receive.
What to prepare for your trip
Check each item as you prepare it. Labels show which documents are required, conditional, or recommended.
Your circumstances may require additional documents. Ticks track preparation, not eligibility or admission.
Costs & timing
Government charges and decision times for this route. Check the official service for your final fee.
Government fees
- Online authorisation
- XAF 100,000
Details that can change your plans
Short-stay visa price and validity are separate from permitted stay
The ministry lists XAF 100,000 for ordinary and XAF 150,000 for express short-stay visas, with visa validity up to six months. Confirm the live checkout amount and the actual stay granted on your visa; six-month validity is not a six-month stay.
Official guidanceA QR authorization is a visa-issuance step
After consular review, applicants farther from a mission may receive a QR-code authorization and have the visa affixed at the entry point. Applicants near the responsible mission may instead be called for biometrics and collect the visa there. Follow the instruction in your own decision notice.
Official guidancePrepare yellow-fever vaccination proof
UK entry guidance says travelers need a yellow-fever vaccination certificate for Cameroon. Ask a travel-health professional about medical eligibility and carry the certificate or applicable exemption before travel.
Official guidancePractical tips for Cameroon
Small preparation steps to keep your travel information within reach.
Allow time for consular review
The ministry describes a 72-hour ordinary and 24-hour express procedural window after pre-enrolment, but a consular review and possible biometric appointment still apply. Submit early and wait for an approval before departure.
Cameroon at a glance
- Capital
- Yaounde
- Currency
- XAF
- Calling code
- +237
Questions for this route
Do travelers with an ordinary passport from Kenya need a visa for Cameroon?
For tourism in Cameroon, travelers using an ordinary passport from Kenya should arrange an eVisa before travel. Create an account, complete the online form, upload supporting files, review the details and pay. Wait for the consular decision before travel.
How much is the government fee?
XAF 100,000 per person (online application). Check the official payment page for exemptions and any additional charges.
What if I’m going to work, study or stay longer?
This guide is for a short tourist visit on an ordinary passport. It does not establish eligibility for employment, study or residence. Use the destination’s official guidance for your actual purpose.
Does my country of residence change the answer?
Passport nationality and legal residence are different. This page starts with your passport. Residence can change where you apply and which application channel is available; an existing visa or residence permit may also create an exception. Check the official eligibility guidance for your circumstances.
Official websites
Use these government websites to confirm requirements and complete any application.
Open Cameroon eVisa pre-enrolment
Create an account, complete the online form, upload supporting files, review the details and pay. Wait for the consular decision before travel.
Check Cameroon’s visa services
Official consular portal for visa applications and assistance.
About this guide
This guide covers short tourist visits on an ordinary passport. Your nationality, residence, travel document and purpose can affect the entry conditions. Check the linked official guidance before travel; the border authority decides admission and your permitted stay.
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