Cameroon
Italy
Italy visa for Cameroonian citizens
Entry requirement
Cameroonian citizens need a visa for Italy, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 2 missions
- Visa guide
- Italy visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at ambyaounde.esteri.it
Which Italy visa?
Schengen visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Fee
- €90
Italy’s tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Italian missions in Cameroon
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- Honorary Consulate of Italy in Douala
1440 Avenue docteur Jamot - Akwa, Douala
All missions of Italy in Cameroon
Italy has 2 missions in Cameroon, with its embassy in Yaoundé. Honorary consulates, which normally do not take visa applications: Douala.
Italy: visa decisions in Cameroon
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 5,875 | 3,591 | 2,271 | 38.7% | 37.2% |
| 2024 | 7,527 | 3,378 | 4,112 | 54.6% | 47.7% |
| 2025 | 7,544 | 3,117 | 4,425 | 58.6% | 38.2% |
In 2025, Italy’s embassy and consulates in Cameroon (Yaoundé) received 7,544 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 3,117. The refusal rate was 58.6%. The refusal rate rose by 3.9 points from 54.6% in 2024. The number of applications was almost unchanged (7,527 in 2024).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 40.3% of the applications lodged in Cameroon that year. Italy’s consulates worldwide refused 10.8%. Italy was the 2nd 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
Italian citizens travelling to Cameroon
ItalyCameroon e-Visa Cameroon visa for citizens of Italy
Travel advice for Italy
- 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.
Cameroonian citizens planning a trip to Italy can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Italy at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 9 September 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Italy (updated 29 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Italy (updated 23 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Cameroonian citizens can stay in Italy
How long Cameroonian citizens may stay in Italy 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 Italian embassy in Yaoundé, or to a visa centre acting for Italy; fees, documents and processing times are published by Italy.
Italy and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Italy lets Cameroonian citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Italy when it is the main destination of the trip.
Italy’s neighbours for Cameroonian citizens
Switzerland, the Holy See, Slovenia, San Marino, France and Austria require Cameroonian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Italian citizens travelling to Cameroon
Italian citizens need an e-Visa for Cameroon, applied for online before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do Cameroonian citizens need a visa for Italy?
Cameroonian citizens need a visa for Italy, obtained before travel.
Where is the Italian embassy in Cameroon?
The Italian embassy in Cameroon is in Yaoundé.
How much does the Italy tourist visa cost?
Italy’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa.
Do Italian citizens need a visa for Cameroon?
Italian citizens need an e-Visa for Cameroon, applied for online before travel.
Can Cameroonian citizens enter Italy visa-free?
No; Cameroonian citizens need a visa for Italy 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.