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Cameroon visa for Nigerian citizens
Entry requirement
Nigerian citizens do not need a visa for Cameroon: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Cameroonian citizens travelling to Nigeria
CameroonNigeria Visa-free, 90 days Nigeria 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 Nigeria 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).
Good to know
How long Nigerian citizens can stay in Cameroon
Nigerian citizens may stay in Cameroon for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Cameroon.
Cameroon’s neighbours for Nigerian citizens
Chad admits Nigerian citizens visa-free. The Central African Republic and the Republic of the Congo require Nigerian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Cameroonian citizens travelling to Nigeria
No visa is needed by Cameroonian citizens for Nigeria, for stays of up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Nigeria and Cameroon.
Frequently asked questions
Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for Cameroon?
Nigerian citizens do not need a visa for Cameroon: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
How long can Nigerian citizens stay in Cameroon?
Nigerian citizens can stay in Cameroon for up to 90 days.
Do Cameroonian citizens need a visa for Nigeria?
No visa is needed by Cameroonian citizens for Nigeria, for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Nigerian citizens enter Cameroon visa-free?
Yes, Nigerian citizens can enter Cameroon without a visa and stay for up to 90 days.
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.