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Netherlands visa for Cameroonian citizens

Entry requirement

Visa required

Cameroonian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the Netherlands.

Where to apply
No mission in your country

Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index

Which Netherlands 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 within 15 days, up to 45 days in individual cases. You receive an e-mail when processing ends; it does not say whether the visa was granted.

Apply on Dutch consular portal – Schengen visa application

All visa types for the Netherlands

The Netherlands’ tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is consular.mfaservices.nl. Processing time, as the Netherlands states it: Usually within 15 days, up to 45 days in individual cases. You receive an e-mail when processing ends; it does not say whether the visa was granted. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.

Where Cameroonian citizens apply for a visa for the Netherlands

Netherlands has no embassy or consulate in Cameroon on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.

According to the official diplomatic lists used here, The Netherlands covers Cameroon from its embassy in Cotonou, Benin (1,048 km from Yaoundé). Which post accepts applications from residents of Cameroon is decided by the Netherlands, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

Dutch citizens travelling to Cameroon

NetherlandsCameroon e-Visa Cameroon visa for citizens of the Netherlands

Travel advice for the Netherlands

  • 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 the Netherlands, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates the Netherlands at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 17 August 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to the Netherlands (updated 11 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the Netherlands (updated 13 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.

Good to know

How long Cameroonian citizens can stay in the Netherlands

How long Cameroonian citizens may stay in the Netherlands is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How Cameroonian citizens apply

The Netherlands has no embassy or career consulate in Cameroon. Cameroonian citizens apply through a mission of the Netherlands accredited to Cameroon from abroad, or through another Schengen state that represents the Netherlands for visas; the official visa portal of the Netherlands names the right place.

the Netherlands and the Schengen area

A Schengen visa issued by the Netherlands lets Cameroonian citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to the Netherlands when it is the main destination of the trip.

The Netherlands’ neighbours for Cameroonian citizens

Germany and Belgium require Cameroonian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Dutch citizens travelling to Cameroon

Dutch citizens need an e-Visa for Cameroon, applied for online before travel.

Frequently asked questions

Do Cameroonian citizens need a visa for the Netherlands?

Cameroonian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the Netherlands.

Is there an embassy of the Netherlands in Cameroon?

No. The Netherlands has no embassy in Cameroon. Official diplomatic lists name its embassy in Cotonou, Benin for Cameroon.

How much does the Netherlands tourist visa cost?

The Netherlands’ official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Usually within 15 days, up to 45 days in individual cases. You receive an e-mail when processing ends; it does not say whether the visa was granted.

Do Dutch citizens need a visa for Cameroon?

Dutch citizens need an e-Visa for Cameroon, applied for online before travel.

Can Cameroonian citizens enter the Netherlands visa-free?

No; Cameroonian citizens need a visa for the Netherlands 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.