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Cameroonian Visa on Arrival (diplomatic and service passports)

A visa issued at the border for holders of diplomatic or service passports travelling to Cameroon on official government business.

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The list of eligible countries for visa on arrival is drawn from secondary sources; ordinary-passport tourists are not eligible. Confirm current arrangements via MINREX or a Cameroon mission.

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.
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Official name
Visa on arrival (diplomatic / service passports)
Route type
Border-issued visa for official travel
Who qualifies
Diplomatic and service passport holders from eligible countries
Conditions
Mission order and return ticket required
Cost
Free of charge (official duty)
Diplomatic and service passport holders on official duty are exempt from visa fees.
Where to apply
Cameroonian embassy / high commission (not the online portal)
Or completed on arrival if there is no Cameroonian mission in your country.
Passport validity
At least 6 months
Confirmed on the official embassy diplomatic/courtesy-visa requirements.
How the visa is issued
Sticker affixed at the entry point
Biometrics are collected and the visa sticker is affixed to the passport at the airport, port or border post.

Who it is for

  • Government officials and diplomats on official missions
  • Holders of diplomatic or service passports from eligible countries

Requirements

  • Valid diplomatic or service passport
  • Official mission order
  • Confirmed return ticket
  • Yellow fever vaccination certificate

How to apply

Diplomatic and service passport holders do not apply through the evisacam.cm online portal. The application is submitted through official channels to the Cameroonian embassy or high commission (in person, or by mail/email as the mission directs).

Send the mission a Note Verbale together with the passport and the required documents. The Note Verbale must be issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, a diplomatic mission, or an international organisation.

If your file is validated but there is no Cameroonian mission in your country, you complete the process on arrival: your biometrics are enrolled at the entry point and the visa sticker is affixed to your passport there.

Documents you may need

  • A diplomatic or service (official) passport valid for at least six months
  • A completed visa application form
  • A Note Verbale from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, a diplomatic mission, or an international organisation, accompanying the passport
  • Supporting documents for the official mission or duty (for example an official mission order or invitation), as requested by the Cameroonian mission

Frequently asked questions

  • No. Holders of diplomatic and service (official) passports are handled outside the evisacam.cm platform. They apply directly to a Cameroonian embassy or high commission, and each passport must be accompanied by a Note Verbale from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, a diplomatic mission, or an international organisation.

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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