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Egypt visa for Cameroonian citizens

Visa required

Egypt requires Cameroonian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Where to apply
1 mission

Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index

Which Egypt visa?

Tourist visa issued by an Egyptian embassy or consulate

Key facts

Processing time
Set by each mission. The Egyptian consulate in Washington allows at least 10 business days, and 6 to 8 weeks for nationalities needing prior security approval.

All visa types for Egypt

Processing time, as Egypt states it: Set by each mission. The Egyptian consulate in Washington allows at least 10 business days, and 6 to 8 weeks for nationalities needing prior security approval.

Egyptian missions in Cameroon

Egypt has 1 mission in Cameroon, with its embassy in Yaoundé.

Egyptian citizens travelling to Cameroon

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Travel advice for Egypt

  • US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
  • UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
  • German Foreign Office Partial travel warning for parts of the country (Teilreisewarnung)

What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.

For a trip from Cameroon to Egypt, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Egypt at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 14 July 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of Egypt (updated 27 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of Egypt (updated 13 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.

Good to know

How long Cameroonian citizens can stay in Egypt

How long Cameroonian citizens may stay in Egypt 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 Egyptian embassy in Yaoundé, or to a visa centre acting for Egypt; fees, documents and processing times are published by Egypt.

Egypt’s neighbours for Cameroonian citizens

Sudan and Palestine require Cameroonian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Egyptian citizens travelling to Cameroon

Cameroon requires a visa from Egyptian citizens, available online as an e-Visa.

Frequently asked questions

Do Cameroonian citizens need a visa for Egypt?

Egypt requires Cameroonian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Where is the Egyptian embassy in Cameroon?

The Egyptian embassy in Cameroon is in Yaoundé.

Do Egyptian citizens need a visa for Cameroon?

Cameroon requires a visa from Egyptian citizens, available online as an e-Visa.

Can Cameroonian citizens enter Egypt visa-free?

No; Cameroonian citizens need a visa for Egypt 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.