What documents does a United States citizen need for a Cameroon visa?

- Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your arrival date, with at least 2 blank pages - Completed online application through the official Cameroon e-visa portal - Digital passport-style photo uploaded during application - Scanned passport bio page - Proof of accommodation and return/onward ticket - Valid International Certificate of Vaccination against yellow fever (mandatory for entry) - Proof of sufficient funds may be requested

What types of visas can United States citizens get for Cameroon?

- Short-stay e-visa (tourism/business), single entry — valid up to 90 days from date of issue, maximum stay typically 90 days, fee approx. USD 80-90 - Multiple-entry or longer-stay visas should be arranged in advance through a Cameroon embassy/consulate

How do United States citizens apply for a Cameroon visa?

- Apply through the official Cameroon e-visa portal rather than third-party sites - Create an account and complete the application with passport and trip details - Upload your photo, passport scan, yellow fever certificate, and accommodation proof - Pay the approx. USD 80-90 fee online by credit card - Processing typically takes about 72 hours (3 business days); approval is sent by email as a PDF - Print the approval letter and present it with your passport and vaccination card on arrival, where biometrics (fingerprints and photo) are captured

How much does a Cameroon visa cost for United States citizens?

- E-visa government fee: approx. USD 80-90 - No separate agency fee when applying directly through the official portal - Standard processing: approximately 72 hours - No official expedited option widely advertised — apply at least 1-2 weeks before travel - Total estimated cost: USD 80-100 including card processing fees

What should United States citizens know before traveling to Cameroon?

- Get your yellow fever vaccination at least 10 days before travel, as it is strictly checked on arrival - Double-check passport details before submitting, since mismatches are a common cause of delay or rejection - Apply with extra lead time, since processing can occasionally exceed the standard 72-hour window - Keep printed and digital copies of your e-visa approval and vaccination certificate for airport checks - Register your trip with the US Embassy in Yaoundé through the State Department's STEP program

Cameroon Visa for United States Citizens 2026

e-Visa / eTA

US citizens need an e-visa for Cameroon — apply online at the official e-visa portal; fee around USD 80-90, processing about 72 hours.

Guide last updated October 1, 2026. Always verify with official sources before travel.

What you need

Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your arrival date, with at least 2 blank pages
Completed online application through the official Cameroon e-visa portal
Digital passport-style photo uploaded during application
Scanned passport bio page
Proof of accommodation and return/onward ticket
Valid International Certificate of Vaccination against yellow fever (mandatory for entry)
Proof of sufficient funds may be requested

Visa types

Short-stay e-visa (tourism/business), single entry — valid up to 90 days from date of issue, maximum stay typically 90 days, fee approx. USD 80-90
Multiple-entry or longer-stay visas should be arranged in advance through a Cameroon embassy/consulate

How to apply online

Apply through the official Cameroon e-visa portal rather than third-party sites
Create an account and complete the application with passport and trip details
Upload your photo, passport scan, yellow fever certificate, and accommodation proof
Pay the approx. USD 80-90 fee online by credit card
Processing typically takes about 72 hours (3 business days); approval is sent by email as a PDF
Print the approval letter and present it with your passport and vaccination card on arrival, where biometrics (fingerprints and photo) are captured

Fees & processing time

E-visa government fee: approx. USD 80-90
No separate agency fee when applying directly through the official portal
Standard processing: approximately 72 hours
No official expedited option widely advertised — apply at least 1-2 weeks before travel
Total estimated cost: USD 80-100 including card processing fees

Tips for United States travelers

Get your yellow fever vaccination at least 10 days before travel, as it is strictly checked on arrival
Double-check passport details before submitting, since mismatches are a common cause of delay or rejection
Apply with extra lead time, since processing can occasionally exceed the standard 72-hour window
Keep printed and digital copies of your e-visa approval and vaccination certificate for airport checks
Register your trip with the US Embassy in Yaoundé through the State Department's STEP program

Official links & resources

Always confirm requirements with government or embassy sources before applying.

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