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Cameroon passport visa requirements 2026

Where a Cameroon passport gets you in visa-free, with a visa on arrival, with an eVisa, or only with a visa arranged in advance.

Visa data last updated 2026-01-09

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20Visa-free
47eVisa
26Visa on arrival
105Visa required

Cameroon passport at a glance

With a Cameroon passport you can enter 20 destinations visa-free and 26 with a visa on arrival, so 46 of the 198 destinations we track need no paperwork before you fly. Another 47 issue an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation online, and 105 require a visa from an embassy or consulate before travel.

Open the visa map for Cameroon

Do Cameroon passport holders need a visa for popular destinations?

DestinationEntry rule for Cameroon passports
United States of AmericaVisa required
United KingdomVisa required
Schengen Area (Germany, France, Italy…)Visa required
CanadaVisa required
AustraliaeVisa
JapanVisa required
ChinaVisa required
United Arab EmirateseVisa
TurkeyVisa required
ThailandVisa required
IndiaeVisa
South AfricaeVisa

Access by region

Number of destinations in each category for Cameroon passport holders.

RegionVisa-freeVisa on arrivaleVisaVisa required
Africa11151611
Asia262023
Europe00243
North America41414
Oceania3326
South America0138

Longest visa-free stays

Where Cameroon passport holders can stay the longest without a visa:

Full list of destinations

Visa-free 20
eVisa 47
Visa on arrival 26
Visa required 105

Frequently asked questions

How many countries can Cameroon passport holders visit without a visa?

Cameroon passport holders can visit 20 destinations visa-free, including Singapore, Philippines, Rwanda, Seychelles, Barbados, Benin and others. Adding the 26 destinations that offer a visa on arrival, 46 destinations need no visa arranged in advance.

Which countries offer visa on arrival to Cameroon passport holders?

26 destinations offer a visa on arrival to Cameroon passport holders, including Maldives, Tanzania, Senegal, Ghana, Cape Verde, Mauritius, Bolivia, Macau and others. Fees, onward-ticket and proof-of-funds requirements still apply at the border.

Where can Cameroon passport holders travel with an eVisa?

47 destinations let Cameroon passport holders apply online for an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation, including United Arab Emirates, Malaysia, Indonesia, South Korea, South Africa, Kenya, Georgia, Vietnam and others.

Do Cameroon passport holders need a visa for Europe's Schengen Area?

Cameroon passport holders need a visa issued before travel in the Schengen Area, which covers 29 European countries including France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Hungary. One Schengen visa or visa-free stay covers all member states, limited to 90 days in any 180-day period.

Do Cameroon passport holders need a visa for the United States?

Cameroon passport holders need a visa issued before travel for the United States, according to our data.

Do Cameroon passport holders need a visa for the United Kingdom?

Cameroon passport holders need a visa issued before travel for the United Kingdom, according to our data.

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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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