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Cameroon visa requirements 2026

Do you need a visa for Cameroon? Entry rules for every passport, grouped by visa category.

Visa data last updated 2026-01-09

Region: Middle Africa | Continent: Africa

Cameroon flag
7Visa-free
191eVisa
0Visa on arrival
0Visa required

Cameroon entry rules at a glance

Of the 198 passports we track, 7 can enter Cameroon visa-free (most commonly for up to 90 days) and 0 can get a visa on arrival. Of the rest, 191 need an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation before departure.

7 of 198 passports can travel to Cameroon without arranging anything before departure.

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Cameroon entry rules for common passports

PassportEntry rule for Cameroon
United States of AmericaeVisa
United KingdomeVisa
CanadaeVisa
AustraliaeVisa
GermanyeVisa
FranceeVisa
IndiaeVisa
ChinaeVisa
NigeriaVisa-free (90 days)
South AfricaeVisa
BrazileVisa
PhilippineseVisa

Cameroon visa requirements by region of passport

Number of passports from each region in each entry category for Cameroon.

Passport regionVisa-freeVisa on arrivaleVisaVisa required
Africa70460
Asia00510
Europe00450
North America00230
Oceania00140
South America00120

Entry rules for every passport

Visa-free 7
eVisa 191

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa to visit Cameroon?

It depends on your passport. Of 198 passports, 7 can enter visa-free and 191 need an eVisa. Find your passport in the lists on this page.

Which passports can enter Cameroon without a visa?

7 passports have visa-free access to Cameroon, including Central African Rep., Chad, Congo, Eq. Guinea, Gabon, Mali and Nigeria. The most common visa-free stay is 90 days.

Does Cameroon offer visa on arrival?

Our data shows no passports eligible for a visa on arrival in Cameroon. Travellers who are not visa-exempt should arrange an eVisa or visa before departure.

Can I apply for a Cameroon eVisa online?

191 passports are eligible for an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation for Cameroon. Apply only through the official government portal and allow time for processing before you fly.

Do African passport holders need a visa for Cameroon?

Of 53 passports from Africa, 7 can enter Cameroon visa-free or with a visa on arrival. The region table on this page breaks this down by category.

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About this data

Entry categories come from our passport-by-destination matrix, last updated 2026-01-09. Visa policies change, and special rules can apply to diplomatic passports, residents of third countries or travellers arriving by land. Always confirm with the destination's official immigration website or your airline before you travel.

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