Cameroon
Germany
Germany visa for Cameroonian citizens
Entry requirement
Cameroonian citizens need a visa for Germany, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 2 missions
- Visa guide
- Germany visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at jaunde.diplo.de
Which Germany visa?
Schengen visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- Usually 15 days after the mission receives the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; any waiting time for an appointment comes on top.
For the tourist visa, Germany’s official sources give a standard fee of €90, and applications are made on videx.diplo.de. Processing time, as Germany states it: Usually 15 days after the mission receives the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; any waiting time for an appointment comes on top. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
German missions in Cameroon
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- Consulate of Germany in Yaoundé Today 08:00–11:00
All missions of Germany in Cameroon
Germany has 2 missions in Cameroon, with its embassy in Yaoundé. Consulates: Yaoundé.
Germany: visa decisions in Cameroon
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3,340 | 2,290 | 1,048 | 31.4% | 18.2% |
| 2024 | 3,552 | 2,740 | 811 | 22.8% | 36.2% |
| 2025 | 3,830 | 3,087 | 729 | 19.1% | 62.4% |
In 2025, Germany’s embassy and consulates in Cameroon (Yaoundé) received 3,830 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 3,087. The refusal rate was 19.1%. The refusal rate fell by 3.7 points from 22.8% in 2024. Applications rose by 8% compared with 2024 (3,552).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 40.3% of the applications lodged in Cameroon that year. Germany’s consulates worldwide refused 13.1%. Germany was the 4th most applied-for Schengen state in Cameroon.
You apply to the Schengen state that is your main destination (the longest stay or the main purpose; the state of first entry only when there is none), so a lower rate elsewhere is no reason to apply there. The figures cover applications lodged in Cameroon, by any nationality: mostly citizens, but also residents from other countries.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
German citizens travelling to Cameroon
GermanyCameroon e-Visa Cameroon visa for citizens of Germany
Travel advice for Germany
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Cameroonian citizens planning a trip to Germany can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Germany at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 12 May 2025) and the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Germany (updated 11 August 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Cameroonian citizens can stay in Germany
How long Cameroonian citizens may stay in Germany 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 German embassy in Yaoundé and the consulate in Yaoundé, or to a visa centre acting for Germany; fees, documents and processing times are published by Germany.
Germany and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Germany lets Cameroonian citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Germany when it is the main destination of the trip.
Germany’s neighbours for Cameroonian citizens
Switzerland, Poland, the Netherlands, Denmark, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Luxembourg, France and Austria require Cameroonian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
German citizens travelling to Cameroon
German 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 Germany?
Cameroonian citizens need a visa for Germany, obtained before travel.
Where is the German embassy in Cameroon?
The German embassy in Cameroon is in Yaoundé; there is also a consulate in Yaoundé.
How much does the Germany tourist visa cost?
Germany’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Usually 15 days after the mission receives the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; any waiting time for an appointment comes on top.
Do German citizens need a visa for Cameroon?
German citizens need a visa for Cameroon, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Can Cameroonian citizens enter Germany visa-free?
No; Cameroonian citizens need a visa for Germany 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.