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Germany → Cameroon: do you need a visa?

SHORT-VISIT ENTRY SUMMARY

eVisa required

Cameroon requires an eVisa for Germany citizens before travel.

Dataset: February 2026. Confirm current rules with official authorities before traveling. Work, study, and longer stays may require a separate visa.

Which visa are you getting?

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    Short-Stay Visa — Tourism

    Up-to-6-months entry visa for tourism and leisure visits.
    Who fits: Foreign tourists visiting Cameroon for leisure, sightseeing, or holidays without paid work.
    Gov fees: XAF 100,000 ordinary; XAF 150,000 express with 24-hour processing (Embassy of Japan reference amounts). — Fees vary by post and payment-channel charges, and are non-refundable if refused. Confirm amount locally.
    Cameroon eVisa portal https://www.evisacam.cm

    Documents

    • Passport information page (passport valid for at least 6 months)
    • Round-trip air ticket or travel ticket to Cameroon, or a customs clearance pass where applicable
    • Required international vaccination certificates (yellow fever mandatory)
    • Proof of purpose of the visit (tourism itinerary or program)
    • Proof of sufficient means of subsistence for the duration of the stay
    • Certificate of employment or letter from the employer
    • Accommodation certificate from the host signed by the territorially competent mayor, or an invitation to an event on national territory, or a firm hotel reservation for the planned duration
    • Mission warrant, where applicable
    • Proof of online fee payment

    FAQ

    How long is the short-stay visa valid?
    Up to 6 months validity, issued for single or multiple entries depending on the application.

    What is the express option?
    The short-stay express visa carries the same up-to-6-months validity but is processed within 24 hours on working days for a higher reference fee of XAF 150,000.

    Can I work on this visa?
    No. Salaried work requires a long-stay work visa with an employment contract signed by the Minister in charge of employment.

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