Cameroon
Canada
Canada visa for Cameroonian citizens
Entry requirement
Canada requires Cameroonian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 2 missions
- Visa guide
- Canada visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at international.gc.ca
Which Canada visa?
Visitor visa (temporary resident visa, TRV)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Usually up to 6 months per entry, as decided by the border officer
- Fee
- CA$100
- Processing time
- Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics
Canada’s tourist visa costs CA$100 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is canada.ca. Processing time, as Canada states it: Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Usually up to 6 months per entry, as decided by the border officer.
Canadian missions in Cameroon
- High Commission of Canada in Yaoundé
607 Street 1792, "Les Colonnades" Building, New Bastos, Yaoundé
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All missions of Canada in Cameroon
Canada has 2 missions in Cameroon, with its embassy in Yaoundé. Consulates: Douala.
Canadian citizens travelling to Cameroon
CanadaCameroon e-Visa Cameroon visa for citizens of Canada
Travel advice for Canada
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Before travelling from Cameroon to Canada, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Canada at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 4 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Canada (updated 2 June 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Canada (updated 13 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Cameroonian citizens can stay in Canada
How long Cameroonian citizens may stay in Canada is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Cameroonian citizens apply
In Cameroon, applications go to the Canadian embassy in Yaoundé and the consulate in Douala, or to a visa centre acting for Canada; fees, documents and processing times are published by Canada.
Canada’s neighbours for Cameroonian citizens
The United States requires Cameroonian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Canadian citizens travelling to Cameroon
Canadian citizens need a visa for Cameroon, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Frequently asked questions
Do Cameroonian citizens need a visa for Canada?
Canada requires Cameroonian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the Canadian embassy in Cameroon?
The Canadian embassy in Cameroon is in Yaoundé; there is also a consulate in Douala.
How much does the Canada tourist visa cost?
Canada’s official sources give a standard fee of CA$100 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics.
Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Cameroon?
Canadian citizens need a visa for Cameroon, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Can Cameroonian citizens enter Canada visa-free?
No; Cameroonian citizens need a visa for Canada obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.