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Cameroon visa for South African citizens

e-Visa

South African citizens need a visa for Cameroon, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.

Where to apply
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Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at camhicom.co.za

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.

Apply on evisacam – Cameroon e-Visa portal (MINREX)

All visa types for Cameroon

Cameroon’s e-Visa costs FCFA 100,000 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is 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.

Cameroonian missions in South Africa

Cameroon has 1 mission in South Africa, with its embassy in Pretoria.

Cameroonian citizens travelling to South Africa

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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 South Africa 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 6 November 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 South African citizens can stay in Cameroon

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

How South African citizens apply

The e-Visa for Cameroon is applied for online on its official government portal; South African citizens carry the approval when they travel.

Cameroon’s neighbours for South African citizens

Gabon admits South African citizens visa-free. The Central African Republic and the Republic of the Congo require South African citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Cameroonian citizens travelling to South Africa

Cameroonian citizens need an e-Visa for South Africa, applied for online before travel. The rule is the same in both directions between South Africa and Cameroon.

Frequently asked questions

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.

Where is the Cameroonian embassy in South Africa?

The Cameroonian embassy in South Africa is in Pretoria.

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 South Africa?

Cameroonian citizens need an e-Visa for South Africa, applied for online before travel.

Can South African citizens enter Cameroon visa-free?

No; South African citizens need an e-Visa for Cameroon.

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.