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Country guideLast checked October 17, 2026

Visas and immigration in Cameroon

6 routes from official government sources, grouped by type. Each guide covers who it's for, the requirements and where to apply.

Visit & tourism 1
Study 1
Work permits 1
Permanent residence 1
Family 1
Asylum & protection 1

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Visiting Cameroon

Short-stay rules by passport, from official sources. Last checked October 17, 2026.

4 passports visa-free
245 passports need an eTA or eVisa

Passports that can visit without a visa

Central African Republic
Chad
Nigeria
Republic of the Congo

Visit & tourism1 pathway

Short stay visa (e-visa via evisacam.cm), including transit
Cameroon visas are applied for and paid only online through the official portal (evisacam.cm). A short stay visa covers tourists, private visitors, business people and event participants, for up to 6 months. After online approval, the traveller gets a visa authorisation with QR code and receives the visa sticker at a Cameroon embassy or at a border entry point. A short stay visa does not allow work or study.
Temporary only
Last checked October 17, 2026
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Study1 pathway

Long stay visa for students and long-term trainees, then carte de séjour
Students and long-term trainees (over 3 months) are 'foreigners in stay' under Cameroon's immigration rules. They need a long stay visa, which is the only visa that allows study. After arrival they apply to the DGSN for a carte de séjour (residence card). Students pay a reduced card fee of 50,000 FCFA.
May lead to permanent residence
Last checked October 17, 2026
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Work permits1 pathway

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Asylum & protection1 pathway

Refugee card
Foreigners granted asylum in Cameroon receive a refugee card from the DGSN. The card is issued on presentation of a UNHCR card and a refugee certificate from the Minister of External Relations. It is valid for two (02) years, renewable, and is free of stamp duty. Refugees are counted as 'foreigners in stay' under the immigration decree.
May lead to permanent residence
Last checked October 17, 2026
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