Visitor & short-stay visas
Cameroonian Transit e-Visa / Visa-free airport transit
A short visa for passing through Cameroon, with a visa-free option for travellers making an uninterrupted airport transit.
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Under review — check current rules
Exact transit validity periods (e.g. 1–4 day vs longer bands) and fees 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.
On this page
- Official name
- Cameroon transit e-Visa
- Route type
- Transit visa (e-visa), with visa-free airport transit option
- Visa-free transit
- Same/first connecting flight within 24 hours, without leaving the airport
- Entries
- Single or multiple entry, depending on the option chosen
Who it is for
- Travellers connecting through a Cameroon airport
- Passengers needing to leave the airport during a layover
- Passengers whose transit exceeds the 24-hour visa-free window
Requirements
- Passport valid at least six months beyond entry
- Confirmed onward flight ticket
- Yellow fever vaccination certificate
- Paid e-visa fee (if a transit visa is required)
How to apply
- Check whether your connection qualifies for visa-free airport transit
- If a visa is needed, apply online at evisacam.cm and select the transit purpose
- Present the e-visa and onward ticket 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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