Visitor & short-stay visas
Cameroonian Tourist e-Visa (Short-stay)
An online short-stay route for tourism, leisure and visiting friends or family in Cameroon.
Expert reviewed Official guidance referenced
Under review — check current rules
Exact maximum stay, validity window and fee for the short-stay tourist category are not confirmed from a machine-readable official page; verify on evisacam.cm.
Important information
Immigration rules and fees can change. This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the latest requirements on the official Cameroon government website before you apply.
- Official name
- Cameroon e-Visa (short-stay / tourism)
- Route type
- Short-stay visitor visa (e-visa)
- Purpose
- Tourism, leisure, visiting friends and relatives
- Entries
- Single or multiple entry, depending on the option chosen
- Selected during application
- Maximum stay
- Short-stay (up to around 180 days)
- Exact stay/validity confirmed on the portal — see review flag
Who it is for
- Tourists and holidaymakers
- People visiting friends or family
- Travellers who are not entering for paid work or commercial activity
Requirements
- Passport valid at least six months beyond entry, with blank pages
- Recent passport-style photograph
- Yellow fever vaccination certificate
- Proof of accommodation
- Return or onward travel ticket
- Paid e-visa fee
What you can do
- Travel for tourism and leisure
- Visit friends and relatives
- Cannot undertake paid employment or business activity
How to apply
- Apply online at evisacam.cm
- Complete the form, upload documents and pay online
- Present the approved e-visa and passport on arrival
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.
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