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Cameroon

Visa

Visa required

Vaccinations

Required

Currency

Central African CFA Franc (XAF)

Time zones

UTC / GMT +1 (1 hour behind South Africa)

Dialing code

+ 237

Best time to go

November – February

Drinking water

Bottled Water Recommended

Travel tips

Car hire is limited and expensive. Driving is not recommended due to high number of accidents.

Visa guide

Visa requirements

Visas are required by SA passport holders.

Applications can be made online at: www.evisacam.cm

  • A passport or other travel document valid for at least six (06) months.
  • A return plane ticket or circular transport ticket.
  • International vaccination certificates.
  • Proof of the purpose of the visit, as well as sufficient means of subsistence.
  • A certificate of accommodation issued by the person who will be hosting the visitor, endorsed by the local mayor, or a firm hotel reservation for the planned duration of the stay.
  • A mission order, if applicable.
  • A certificate of the applicant's address.
  • Proof of the applicant's profession.

VISA APPLICATION PROCESS:

  1. Online pre-registration by the applicant, by opening an account on the consular services portal (www.evisacam.cm)
  2. Payment of fees online, via various methods (credit card and mobile payment). The applicant receives notification of proof of payment by e-mail. The proof of payment is also available in the applicant's space on the portal. The visa application becomes effective only after payment of the online fee.
  3. The application is processed by the Diplomatic Mission or Consular Office that is legally competent or geographically close to the applicant. If the application is approved, an online visa authorization with a QR Code is sent to the applicant by e-mail. This document is also available in the applicant's space on the portal. With this document, applicants can travel to Cameroon
  4. Biometric enrolment and visa printing. This takes place either at the entry border post. The visa sticker is then affixed to the applicant's passport.

Issuing authorities

Cameroon High Commission

80 Marais Street, Brooklyn, Pretoria, 0075
PO Box 13790, Hatfield, 0025
Tel: (012) 460 0341/0587
Email: info@camhicom.co.za
Web: www.camhighcomsa.com

Visa processing time

Visas cannot be applied for more than 6 months prior to travel. It is recommended to apply at least 10 days before travel.
Under normal procedures, the visa is issued within 72 hours of payment of the online fee. This time is reduced to 24 hours for express procedures.

Visa validity

  • 30 days maximum for transit visas
  • 180 days maximum for a short-stay visa

Visa cost

  • 153€ for a normal short-stay visa (1 to 180 days)
  • 305€ for a normal long-stay visa (181 to 360 days)
  • 229€ for a short-stay express visa (1 to 180 days)
  • 153€ for a transit visa (4 to 30 days).

SA representative

SA High Commission

Rue 1801, Bastos, Yaoundé, Cameroon
Tel: +237 222 20 0440 /0438/ 1175
E-mail: yaounde.visa@dirco.gov.za
Web: azurewebsites.net/cameroon/

Health / vaccinations

Compulsory: Yellow Fever
Recommended Travel Vaccines: Hepatitis A & B, Meningitis, Rabies, Typhoid, Tetanus, Polio
Malaria Risk

Public holidays

2026: Jan 1; Feb 11; Mar 20; Apr 3; May 1, 14, 20, 27; Aug 15; Dec 25

Please check with relevant authorities for the latest updates before travel.

Last updated: 18 June 2026