Cameroon
Russia
Russia visa for Cameroonian citizens
Entry requirement
Cameroonian citizens need a visa for Russia, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 2 missions
- Visa guide
- Russia visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at cameroun.mid.ru
Which Russia visa?
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to six months
- Processing time
- Set by the Russian mission where you apply; urgent processing costs more.
Processing time, as Russia states it: Set by the Russian mission where you apply; urgent processing costs more. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to six months.
Russian missions in Cameroon
All missions of Russia in Cameroon
Russia has 2 missions in Cameroon, with its embassy in Yaoundé. Honorary consulates, which normally do not take visa applications: Douala.
Russian citizens travelling to Cameroon
RussiaCameroon e-Visa Cameroon visa for citizens of Russia
Travel advice for Russia
- US State Department Level 4: Do not travel
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to the whole country
- German Foreign Office Travel warning for the whole country (Reisewarnung)
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 Russia, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Russia at Level 4, do not travel (updated 28 December 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to Russia (updated 18 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a travel warning (Reisewarnung) for Russia (updated 21 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Cameroonian citizens can stay in Russia
How long Cameroonian citizens may stay in Russia 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 Russian embassy in Yaoundé, or to a visa centre acting for Russia; fees, documents and processing times are published by Russia.
Russia’s neighbours for Cameroonian citizens
Georgia, China, Belarus, Ukraine, Latvia, Poland, Estonia, Lithuania, Finland, Mongolia, Norway, Azerbaijan and North Korea require Cameroonian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Russian citizens travelling to Cameroon
Russian 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 Russia?
Cameroonian citizens need a visa for Russia, obtained before travel.
Where is the Russian embassy in Cameroon?
The Russian embassy in Cameroon is in Yaoundé.
Do Russian citizens need a visa for Cameroon?
Russian citizens need a visa for Cameroon, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Can Cameroonian citizens enter Russia visa-free?
No; Cameroonian citizens need a visa for Russia 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.