Cameroon
South Africa
South Africa visa for Cameroonian citizens
Entry requirement
South Africa requires a visa from Cameroonian citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- South Africa visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at dirco.gov.za
Which South Africa visa?
Visitor's visa (section 11 of the Immigration Act) and visa-exempt holiday visits
Key facts
- Fee
- ZAR 425
All visa types for South Africa
South Africa’s tourist visa costs ZAR 425 at the standard rate published by its authorities.
South African missions in Cameroon
- High Commission of South Africa in Yaoundé
Rue 1801, Bastos, Yaoundé
South Africa has 1 mission in Cameroon, with its embassy in Yaoundé.
South African citizens travelling to Cameroon
South AfricaCameroon e-Visa Cameroon visa for citizens of South Africa
Travel advice for South Africa
- 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.
For a trip from Cameroon to South Africa, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates South Africa at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 26 May 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to South Africa (updated 5 November 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for South Africa (updated 28 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Cameroonian citizens can stay in South Africa
How long Cameroonian citizens may stay in South Africa is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Cameroonian citizens apply
The e-Visa for South Africa is applied for online on its official government portal; Cameroonian citizens carry the approval when they travel.
South Africa’s neighbours for Cameroonian citizens
Eswatini and Lesotho require Cameroonian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
South African citizens travelling to Cameroon
South African citizens need a visa for Cameroon, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa. The rule is the same in both directions between Cameroon and South Africa.
Frequently asked questions
Do Cameroonian citizens need a visa for South Africa?
South Africa requires a visa from Cameroonian citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Where is the South African embassy in Cameroon?
The South African embassy in Cameroon is in Yaoundé.
How much does the South Africa tourist visa cost?
South Africa’s official sources give a standard fee of ZAR 425 for the tourist visa.
Do South African citizens need a visa for Cameroon?
South African citizens need a visa for Cameroon, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Can Cameroonian citizens enter South Africa visa-free?
No; Cameroonian citizens need an e-Visa for South Africa.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.