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Cameroon: visa and passport requirements

Passport required Return ticket required Visa required
Australian Yes Yes Yes
British Yes Yes Yes
Canadian Yes Yes Yes
Other EU Yes Yes Yes
USA Yes Yes Yes
Passports: 

A passport valid for a minimum of six months is required by all nationals referred to in chart above to enter Cameroon.

Visas: 

Visas for Cameroon are required by all nationals referred to in the chart above, except the those in transit continuing their journey on the first or same aircraft within 24 hours - provided they hold onward tickets and do not leave the airport.

Note: Nationals not referred to in the chart are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements for Cameroon.

Visa note: 

Journalists require accreditation by the Department of the Ministry of Communication in Yaounde (available through the high commission in London) before they can apply for a visa.

Types and cost: 

Tourist and Business: £59, (one day to three months); £118, (six months). All visas are for multiple-entries. Prices are subject to variation.

Validity: 

Tourist and Business visas are valid for up to six months.

Application to: 

Consulate (or consular section at embassy). Visas are also available on arrival for countries where Cameroon has no diplomatic representation.

Working days: 

Allow several weeks for postal applications.

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