Cameroon

Travel Tips

Car hire is limited and expensive, driving is not recommended due to high number of accidents
Bottled water is recommended, all water should be regarded as being potentially contaminated. Milk is unpasteurised
The north is predominantly Muslim and religious customs should be respected, particularly during Ramadan
Identification should be carried at all times

Last updated 29 September 2026

Foreign Representation in South Africa

80 Marais Street, Brooklyn, Pretoria, 0075
Telephone: (012) 460 0341/0587
Email: info@camhicom.co.za
Website: www.camhighcomsa.com

Public Holidays

January: 1
February: 11
March: 20
April: 3
May: 1, 14, 20, 27
August: 15
December: 25

Visa Requirements

Online pre-registration by the applicant, by opening an account on the consular services portal www.evisacam.cm
Payment of fees online, via various methods (credit card and mobile payment). The applicant receives notification of proof of payment by e-mail. The proof of payment is also available in the applicant's space on the portal. The visa application becomes effective only after payment of the online fee
The application is processed by the Diplomatic Mission or Consular Office that is legally competent or geographically close to the applicant. If the application is approved, an online visa authorization with a QR Code is sent to the applicant by e-mail. This document is also available in the applicant's space on the portal. With this document, applicants can travel to Cameroon
Biometric enrolment and visa printing. This takes place either at the entry border post. The visa sticker is then affixed to the applicant's passport

A passport or other travel document valid for at least six (06) months
A return plane ticket or circular transport ticket
International vaccination certificates
Proof of the purpose of the visit, as well as sufficient means of subsistence
A certificate of accommodation issued by the person who will be hosting the visitor, endorsed by the local mayor, or a firm hotel reservation for the planned duration of the stay
A mission order, if applicable
A certificate of the applicant's address
Proof of the applicant's profession

Visa Processing Time

Visas cannot be applied for more than 6 months prior to travel. It is recommended to apply at least 10 days before travel
Under normal procedures, the visa is issued within 72 hours of payment of the online fee. This time is reduced to 24 hours for express procedures

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Visa Cost

Health / Vaccinations

Yellow Fever

Hepatitis A & B, Meningitis, Rabies, Typhoid, Tetanus, Polio

South African Representative Abroad

Rue 1801, Bastos, Yaoundé, Cameroon
Telephone: +237 222 20 0440 /0438/ 1175
E-mail: yaounde.visa@dirco.gov.za
Website: azurewebsites.net/cameroon/