Cameroon Visa
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Tourist Visa
Valid and signed U. S. Passport, must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the expiration date of the visa, with at least one blank visa page in your passport.
Two (2) Visa Application Forms completed and signed.
Two (2) recently taken professional passport-type photograph.
Digital and non-passport photographs are not acceptable.
Passport Photo Guide – Click Here
Copy (original is not required) of a International Certificate of Vaccination for Yellow Fever required.
A copy of your round trip airline tickets, or itinerary or e-ticket, or letter of confirmation from a travel agent. The itinerary must show the applicant’s name, date of arrival and departure from the country, and flight information.
A copy of the applicant’s recent bank statement verifying applicant has adequate finance, it is advisable to erase account numbers.
Please provide one or more of the following (Visiting Family or Friends in Cameroon)
Legalized Letter of Invitation from the inviting party, or invitation to an event organized on the National Territory is required plus one of the following:
(1) Bank Statement / proof of sufficient resources to be used during stay in Cameroon.
(2) Proof of a hotel reservation, valid for the expected duration of stay (Three months or less) has been made.
(3) Certificate of Accommodation (valid for three months or less) issued by the inviting party, and undersigned by territorially competent Administrative, Immigration or Police Authorities.
(4) Legalized acceptance letter for an internship program for interns, or legalized confirmation letter for a volunteering opportunity in Cameroon for volunteers, not to exceed a period of three months in both cases.
(5) Proof of marital and parental relationship respectively for a spouse or a child of a Cameroonian citizen, or a U.S citizen of Cameroonian origin (examples: copy of a marriage license or birth certificate, copy of spouse or parents passport or birth certificate, any combination of documents permitting to establish the relationship)
Please provide one or more of the following (Visiting Family or Friends in Cameroon)
Legalized Letter of Invitation from the inviting party, or invitation to an event organized on the National Territory: the exact duration of stay should be explicitly mentioned on the invitation is required, plus one of the following:
(1) Bank Statement / proof of sufficient resources to be used during stay in Cameroon.
(2) Certificate of Accommodation (valid for a period comprised between three and six months) issued by the inviting party, and undersigned by territorially competent Administrative, Immigration or Police Authorities.
(3) Legalized acceptance letter for an internship program for interns, or legalized confirmation letter for a volunteering opportunity in Cameroon for volunteers, for a period exceeding three months in both cases, the exact duration of stay should be explicitly mentioned on the acceptance or confirmation letters.
(4) Proof of marital and parental relationship respectively for a spouse or a child of a Cameroonian citizen, or a U.S citizen of Cameroonian origin (examples: copy of a marriage license or birth certificate, copy of spouse or parents passport or birth certificate, any combination of documents permitting to establish the relationship)
Complete the Compass Visa Order Form
Business Visa
Valid and signed U. S. Passport, must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the expiration date of the visa, with at least one blank visa page in your passport.
Two (2) Visa Application Forms completed and signed.
Two (2) recently taken professional passport-type photograph.
Digital and non-passport photographs are not acceptable.
Passport Photo Guide – Click Here
Copy (original is not required) of a International Certificate of Vaccination for Yellow Fever required.
A copy of your round trip airline tickets, or itinerary or e-ticket, or letter of confirmation from a travel agent. The itinerary must show the applicant’s name, date of arrival and departure from the country, and flight information.
A business letter (click here for sample letter) from the US company – The letter must explain all of the following:
Nature of business to be performed
Name and address of reference to be visited
This letter should request Multiple Entries visa if required
In addition the letter must indicate the length of stay, place of stay and hosts name and contact information.
Guarantee of return transportation and sufficient funds for the visit
The letter should be signed by an officer of the company other than the applicant.
One or more of the following:
Legalized letter of Introduction from thoroughly identified business partner(s) in Cameroon, or contract of employment between traveler(s) and partner(s) in Cameroon undersigned by Administrative Authorities in both cases. In addition the letter must indicate the length of stay, place of stay and hosts name and contact information.
In the visa application form, indicate exact address and telephone number of contact(s) in Cameroon.
AND OR
A letter of Invitation from the host Company in Cameroon is required, the exact duration of stay, place of stay and hosts name and contact information should be explicitly mentioned on the invitation. The letter must be legalized by the local immigration or police authorities.
AND OR
A Business contract between traveler(s) and partner(s) in Cameroon undersigned by Administrative or Immigration Authorities.
AND OR
An authorization when required issued by competent Authorities to practice a liberal profession or to promote farming, pastoral, industrial, artisanal, commercial or other activities.
Complete the Compass Visa Order Form
Diplomatic Visa
Valid and signed U. S. Passport, must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the expiration date of the visa, with at least one blank visa page in your passport.
Two (2) Visa Application Forms completed and signed.
Two (2) recently taken professional passport-type photograph.
Digital and non-passport photographs are not acceptable.
Passport Photo Guide – Click Here
Copy (original is not required) of a International Certificate of Vaccination for Yellow Fever required.
Diplomatic Note or Letter – Letter from sending Government department or agency, detailing:
Applicant’s position and title
Purpose of the trip
Dates of the intended visit
Contact person in Cameroon
Complete the Compass Visa Order Form
pricing and processing time
Note: The consular fee below includes a $5 money order fee.
Short-stay
$180 - service fee
Consular Fee
$98.00 - Tourist/Single Entry
$98.00 - Visitor/Business/1-3 months stay/Single/Multiple Entry
10 business days
Long-Stay
$180- service fee
Consular Fee
$189.00 - Visitor/Busness/3-6 months /Multiple Entries
$280.00 - Visitor/Business/12 months/ for US citizens only
Gratis - for Official/Diplomatic visa
10 business days
Return mailing fee
FedEx overnight – call for quote
Second day delivery – call for quote
For International delivery – call for quote
DISCLAIMER:
The approval of your application is subject to the discretion of the Embassy, hence all fees once submitted to the Embassy, are non-refundable.
Shipping Instructions
Please send all the required documents for your applications to:
FedEx Office
Phone Number: 202-321-3926
Urgent application should be shipped using FedEx Priority Overnight.