- Address
- Rue 1801, Bastos, Yaoundé
- Phone
- +237 22220 0440
- Website
- dirco.gov.za
- Head of mission
- M Langa
South Africa
Cameroon
South African Embassy in Cameroon
1 embassy
South Africa is represented in Cameroon by 1 mission: an embassy in Yaoundé. South Africa requires a visa from Cameroonian citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
South African Embassy in Yaoundé
The South African embassy is in Yaoundé, the capital of Cameroon, at Rue 1801, Bastos, Yaoundé. The head of mission on record is M Langa. Its phone number and website are on its page.
South Africa visa for Cameroonian citizens
CameroonSouth Africa e-Visa South Africa visa for citizens of Cameroon
South AfricaCameroon e-Visa Cameroon visa for citizens of South Africa
South Africa visa requirements for citizens of Cameroon
- Visitor's visa – holiday, business meetings, conferences (section 11)
- Transit visa
- Study, work and long-stay visas – brief
- Fee: ZAR 425
- 6 required documents
checked 22 October 2026
Cameroonian citizens need a visa for South Africa, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa. The application is made online on the official portal of South Africa, not at the South African embassy.
Cameroon’s missions in South Africa
Missions of Cameroon in South Africa (1)
In return, Cameroon has an embassy in South Africa, in Pretoria.
Good to know
South Africa in Cameroon
Worldwide, South Africa has 202 missions in 129 countries; one of them is in Cameroon.
Travel to Cameroon for South African citizens
Cameroon requires a visa from South African citizens, available online as an e-Visa. In Cameroon, South African citizens can turn to the South African embassy for passports and emergency help.
When the South African embassy in Cameroon is closed
The South African embassy in Cameroon closes on Cameroon’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027 and Youth Day on Thursday 11 February 2027, and usually on some holidays of South Africa, such as Day of Reconciliation on Wednesday 16 December 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the South African embassy in Cameroon?
The South African embassy is in Yaoundé, at Rue 1801, Bastos, Yaoundé.
Do Cameroonian citizens need a visa for South Africa?
Cameroonian citizens need an e-Visa for South Africa, applied for online before travel.
Do South African citizens need a visa for Cameroon?
South African citizens need an e-Visa for Cameroon, applied for online before travel.
Does Cameroon have an embassy in South Africa?
Yes, Cameroon has its embassy in Pretoria.