Cameroon
China
China visa for Cameroonian citizens
Entry requirement
Cameroonian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to China.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- China visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at cm.china-embassy.gov.cn
Which China visa?
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Duration of stay printed on the visa (short-stay visas allow up to 180 days per entry)
- Processing time
- Set by the mission or visa application centre where you apply
China’s official site for the tourist visa is consular.mfa.gov.cn. Processing time, as China states it: Set by the mission or visa application centre where you apply. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Duration of stay printed on the visa (short-stay visas allow up to 180 days per entry).
Chinese missions in Cameroon
- Embassy of China in Yaoundé
NOUVEAU BASTOS, YAOUNDE, CAMEROUN, B.P.1307, Yaoundé
China has 1 mission in Cameroon, with its embassy in Yaoundé.
Chinese citizens travelling to Cameroon
ChinaCameroon e-Visa Cameroon visa for citizens of China
Travel advice for China
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- 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 China, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates China at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 18 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to China (updated 27 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for China (updated 27 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Cameroonian citizens can stay in China
How long Cameroonian citizens may stay in China 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 Chinese embassy in Yaoundé, or to a visa centre acting for China; fees, documents and processing times are published by China.
China’s neighbours for Cameroonian citizens
Laos, Mongolia, Afghanistan, Nepal, North Korea and Russia require Cameroonian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Chinese citizens travelling to Cameroon
Cameroon requires a visa from Chinese citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Frequently asked questions
Do Cameroonian citizens need a visa for China?
Cameroonian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to China.
Where is the Chinese embassy in Cameroon?
The Chinese embassy in Cameroon is in Yaoundé.
Do Chinese citizens need a visa for Cameroon?
Cameroon requires a visa from Chinese citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Can Cameroonian citizens enter China visa-free?
No; Cameroonian citizens need a visa for China 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.