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Cameroon
Cameroon visa for citizens of the Gambia
Entry requirement
Citizens of the Gambia need a visa for Cameroon, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Cameroon visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which Cameroon visa?
Cameroon e-Visa (online pre-enrolment and online visa authorisation on evisacam.cm)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Depends on the visa requested: transit up to 5 days, short stay up to 6 months, long stay up to 12 months.
- Fee
- FCFA 100,000
- Processing time
- 72 hours after pre-enrolment, 24 hours express.
For the e-Visa, Cameroon’s official sources give a standard fee of FCFA 100,000, and applications are made on evisacam.cm. Processing time, as Cameroon states it: 72 hours after pre-enrolment, 24 hours express. Longest stay on the e-Visa: Depends on the visa requested: transit up to 5 days, short stay up to 6 months, long stay up to 12 months.
Where to apply in Gambia
Cameroon has no embassy or consulate in Gambia on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Cameroonian citizens travelling to the Gambia
CameroonGambia Visa-free, 90 days Gambia visa for citizens of Cameroon
Travel advice for Cameroon
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
- 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.
Before travelling from the Gambia to Cameroon, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Cameroon at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 14 May 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of Cameroon (updated 9 February 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of Cameroon (updated 13 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long citizens of the Gambia can stay in Cameroon
How long citizens of the Gambia may stay in Cameroon is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How citizens of the Gambia apply
The e-Visa for Cameroon is applied for online on its official government portal; citizens of the Gambia carry the approval when they travel.
Cameroon’s neighbours for citizens of the Gambia
Nigeria admits citizens of the Gambia visa-free. The Central African Republic and the Republic of the Congo require citizens of the Gambia to obtain a visa in advance.
Cameroonian citizens travelling to the Gambia
No visa is needed by Cameroonian citizens for the Gambia, for stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of the Gambia need a visa for Cameroon?
Citizens of the Gambia need a visa for Cameroon, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Is there an embassy of Cameroon in the Gambia?
No. Cameroon has no embassy in the Gambia.
How much does the Cameroon e-Visa cost?
Cameroon’s official sources give a standard fee of FCFA 100,000 for the e-Visa. Processing time: 72 hours after pre-enrolment, 24 hours express.
Do Cameroonian citizens need a visa for the Gambia?
No visa is needed by Cameroonian citizens for the Gambia, for stays of up to 90 days.
Can citizens of the Gambia enter Cameroon visa-free?
No; citizens of the Gambia need an e-Visa for Cameroon.
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.