Cameroon
Japan
Japan visa for Cameroonian citizens
Entry requirement
Cameroonian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Japan.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Japan visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at cmr.emb-japan.go.jp
Which Japan visa?
Temporary Visitor (short-term stay: tourism, business, visits)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days per entry, as granted by the immigration officer
- Processing time
- About one week for a complete visa application
Japan’s official site for the tourist visa is services.digital.go.jp. Processing time, as Japan states it: About one week for a complete visa application. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days per entry, as granted by the immigration officer.
Japanese missions in Cameroon
Japan has 1 mission in Cameroon, with its embassy in Yaoundé.
Japanese citizens travelling to Cameroon
JapanCameroon e-Visa Cameroon visa for citizens of Japan
Travel advice for Japan
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- 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 Japan, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Japan at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 14 May 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Japan (updated 28 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of Japan (updated 13 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Cameroonian citizens can stay in Japan
How long Cameroonian citizens may stay in Japan 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 Japanese embassy in Yaoundé, or to a visa centre acting for Japan; fees, documents and processing times are published by Japan.
Japanese citizens travelling to Cameroon
Japanese 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 Japan?
Cameroonian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Japan.
Where is the Japanese embassy in Cameroon?
The Japanese embassy in Cameroon is in Yaoundé.
Do Japanese citizens need a visa for Cameroon?
Japanese citizens need a visa for Cameroon, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Can Cameroonian citizens enter Japan visa-free?
No; Cameroonian citizens need a visa for Japan 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.