Cameroon · Entry rules

Who needs a visa for Cameroon?

Entry rules for Cameroon by nationality, for short tourist or business visits, from the Embassy of the Republic of Cameroon in Japan, checked 4 Nov 2026.

In brief

Citizens of 4 countries and territories can visit Cameroon without a visa. Everyone else, 192 nationalities, applies online for an eVisa or ETA.

Visa-free: 4
On arrival: 0
eVisa or ETA: 192
Visa required: 0

About 7.8 bn people (97% of the world's other nationalities by population) need a visa arranged before they travel to Cameroon: a visa, an eVisa or a visa only with another permit.

Checked 4 Nov 2026Source: Embassy of the Republic of Cameroon in JapanGabon and Equatorial Guinea: not verified (the source leaves them unclear)Report a change

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Cameroon entry rules at a glance

Group	Stay	Nationalities	Examples	Source
Visa-free	Not stated	4	Nigeria, Chad, Congo, Central African Republic	Embassy of the Republic of Cameroon in Egypt
eVisa	Not stated	192	India, China, United States, Indonesia	Embassy of the Republic of Cameroon in Japan

Visa-free: Nigeria, Chad, Congo and 1 more

4 nationalities

No visa is needed; the official source does not state how long you may stay.

Source: Embassy of the Republic of Cameroon in Egypt, checked 4 Nov 2026Nationals of Nigeria, the Republic of Congo, the Central African Republic and Chad are exempt from the visa requirement to enter Cameroon.

eVisa: India, China, the US and 189 more

192 nationalities

Everyone not listed above applies online for an eVisa.

Nationalities not listed above: the official source says so in as many words.

Source: Embassy of the Republic of Cameroon in Japan, checked 4 Nov 2026A valid visa is required to enter Cameroon according to the provisions of Law No. 97/012 of 10 January 1997 [...] Ordinary passport holders must introduce visa applications and pay the related fees exclusively through the online portal.

Where to apply

Apply for the eVisa only on the official site, evisacam.cm. Look-alike sites charge extra for the same form.

These rules cover ordinary passports and short visits; work, study and transit have their own rules.

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FAQ

Do I need a visa to visit Cameroon?

It depends on your passport: 4 nationalities are visa-free and 192 can use an eVisa or ETA. Choose your passport above.

Do Indian citizens need a visa for Cameroon?

Yes, but online: Indian citizens apply for an eVisa before they travel (Embassy of the Republic of Cameroon in Japan, checked 4 Nov 2026).

Do US citizens need a visa for Cameroon?

Yes, but online: US citizens apply for an eVisa before they travel (Embassy of the Republic of Cameroon in Japan, checked 4 Nov 2026).

Can I apply for a Cameroon visa online?

Yes, if you are eligible: 192 nationalities can apply online for an eVisa or ETA. Apply only at evisacam.cm.

Sources and changes

Embassy of Cameroon in Egypt: exemption from the entry visaambacamcaire.com · checked 4 Nov 2026
Embassy of Cameroon in Japan: online eVisa applicationcameroonemb-jp.org · checked 4 Nov 2026
evisa Cameroun (official visa portal)evisacam.cm · checked 4 Nov 2026

4 Nov 2026All groups checked against Ministry of External Relations of Cameroon (diplomatic missions) / evisacam.cm. No change since.

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