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Everything You Need To Know About Cameroon Visa

cameroon-visa-image Foreign nationals from countries of Central African Republic, Chad, Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon and Nigeria do not require a visa to enter Cameroon. Citizens of these countries can enter Cameroon and can stay there for 90 days without a visa.

As the United Kingdom is not a visa-exempt nation, all British nationals need a visa to visit Cameroon. Depending on the nature and purpose of the foreign traveler’s trip, authorities in Cameroon have classified their visa to several types.

Note: For all types of visas, it is necessary to submit proof of International certificate for Yellow Fever Vaccination.

Please find below the different types of Cameroon visa, and the documents that are needed to obtain these visas.

Cameroon tourist visa

As the name clearly indicates, Cameroon issues tourist visas to foreign nationals who plan to enter the country for tourism-related activities. It should be noted that these visas are exclusively issued for tourism purposes, and using these travel documents, foreign nationals are not allowed to engage in any other kind of activities.

Please find below the documents that are needed to obtain a Cameroon tourist visa.

The passport of the foreign national should be submitted. This passport should have six months validity, and it should also have one blank page for markings. If your passport has less than six months validity, the applicant should initially review it before submitting the application to obtain a Cameroon tourist visa.
The foreign national should submit two photos of the applicant. These passport-sized photographs should be taken in a white background. These photographs should not be less than six months old, and it should show the full-frontal view of the applicant’s head with the face centered in the middle.
It is necessary to submit the proof of residence status in the United Kingdom. While submitting the residence status proof, the applicant should make sure that it has a minimum validity of three months after returning from Cameroon.
The applicant should submit copy of full version of the itinerary.
It is necessary to submit the hotel room booking reservation details. Please note that the hotel room booking reservation slip contains the name of the applicant, name of the hotel and its address.
The foreign national is supposed to submit the copy of International certificate for Yellow Fever Vaccination.
If coming from a cholera affected area, the applicant should submit cholera vaccination certificate.
The applicant should submit the copy of travel insurance that covers the whole period of stay in Cameroon.
In order to show proof of sufficient funds, applicants should submit the copy of recent bank statements.

Note: If the foreign national is visiting a friend or family member in Cameroon, applicants can submit the documents mentioned below instead of the hotel room booking confirmation.

It is necessary to submit an official letter of invitation approved by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Cameroon.
The applicant should submit the ID card of the host person in Cameroon.
Two Cameroon tourist visa application forms should be completed and submitted. If you face any queries, do not hesitate to contact Visa Genie.

Cameroon business visa

Business personals who intend to visit Cameroon can apply for a business visa. Using these visas, foreign nationals can enter the country and can engage in business activities including commercial sale trading.

In order to get a Cameroon business visa, foreign nationals should submit the below-mentioned documents.

The original, signed passport of the applicant should be submitted. This passport should have a validity of six months and at least one blank page for markings.
The applicant should submit two passport-sized photographs taken in a white background. Please note that these photographs should be taken within the last six months.
As the applicant is residing in the United Kingdom, it is necessary to submit the proof of resident status. Please note that this proof of resident status is valid for at least three months after returning from Cameroon.
It is necessary to submit the full version of the itinerary. While submitting the itinerary, applicants should make sure that it is being issued directly by a travel agent or airline company.
The applicant should submit an employment letter from the company in which he or she works in the United Kingdom. The foreign national should note that this letter is being addressed to the Consulate of Cameroon.
The foreign national should submit an invitation letter approved by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Cameroon.
The traveler should submit a copy of International Certificate of Vaccination for Yellow Fever.
If coming from an affected area, the applicant should submit a cholera vaccination certificate.
Details of travel insurance which is valid throughout Cameroon should be submitted.
Two Cameroon business visa application forms should be submitted. There are several previous instances where foreign nationals were denied visa due to errors in filling visa application form. So, make sure that you are not committing any errors while filling it. In case of any queries, please contact Visa Genie.

Cameroon transit visa

British nationals do not need a visa while transiting through Cameroon. However, foreign nationals should abide the below-mentioned rules to transit without a visa.

The applicant’s passport should be valid, and it should have one blank page.
The foreign national should make sure that he or she is staying inside the transit area of the airport.
The traveler should hold proof of sufficient funds.
It is necessary to hold all the documents required to visit the next destination.
The applicant should confirm with the airline that boarding is permitted without a visa.

If the applicant is not meeting the criteria mentioned above, it is necessary to obtain a visa to enter Cameroon. You can contact Visa Genie for any kind of assistance.

Cameroon Seaman visa

In order to get a Cameroon Seaman visa, foreign nationals should submit the documents mentioned below.

Passport of the applicant which is valid for at least six months and a single blank page should be submitted.
Two photographs of the applicant should be submitted. In the photograph, applicants should make sure that he or she is neither wearing spectacles nor a headwear except for religious purposes.
It is necessary to submit a business introduction letter issued by the traveler’s UK employer.
A letter of invitation issued by the host in Cameroon should be submitted. This letter should detail the purpose of the journey. The dates of travel mentioned in the invitation letter should match with the business introduction letter issued by the traveler’s UK employer.
It is necessary to submit proof of travel arrangements, and it can be copies of onward and return tickets.
The applicant should submit copy of travel insurance.
Yellow fever vaccination certificate should be submitted.
If the foreign national is coming from a country where cholera is affected, the traveler should submit a cholera vaccination certificate.
If the traveler is working for an oil company, it is a must to submit a copy of the Societe Nationale Hydrocarbon (SNH).
Two copies of the visa application form should be submitted.

Note: Foreign nationals applying for a Seaman visa can request for both single and double entry travel documents. The validity of these visas will be either three month or six months, and the maximum days a foreign national can stay inside the country for 30 days.

Cameroon journalist visa

Cameroon issues journalist visas to media personals who plan to visit the country for official purposes. In order to get a journalist visa, foreign nationals should submit all the documents required to obtain a tourist visa.

Apart from this usual documentation, applicants should also submit the set of additional documents mentioned below.

It is necessary to submit the written details of the journalistic project that will be carried out by the foreign national during his or her stay in Cameroon.
It is necessary to submit details of all equipment taken to Cameroon.
Applicants should also submit a sponsor letter from the traveler’s employer.

Note: Cameroon offers both single and multiple entry visas to foreign nationals. These visas offer a validity of three and six months, and using these travel documents, UK citizens can stay inside the country for a maximum period of 30 days.