United Kingdom
Cameroon
Cameroon visa for British citizens
Entry requirement
British citizens need an e-Visa for Cameroon, applied for online before travel.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Cameroon visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at cameroonhighcommission.co.uk
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.
Cameroonian missions in the United Kingdom
- High Commission of Cameroon in London
Holland Park 84, W11 3SB London
Cameroon has 1 mission in the United Kingdom, with its embassy in London.
Cameroonian citizens travelling to the United Kingdom
CameroonUnited Kingdom Visa required United Kingdom 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.
British citizens planning a trip to Cameroon can compare how foreign ministries rate it: 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 British citizens can stay in Cameroon
How long British citizens may stay in Cameroon is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How British citizens apply
The e-Visa for Cameroon is applied for online on its official government portal; British citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Cameroon’s neighbours for British citizens
The Central African Republic and the Republic of the Congo require British citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Cameroonian citizens travelling to the United Kingdom
Cameroonian citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom, obtained before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do British citizens need a visa for Cameroon?
British citizens need an e-Visa for Cameroon, applied for online before travel.
Where is the Cameroonian embassy in the United Kingdom?
The Cameroonian embassy in the United Kingdom is in London.
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 United Kingdom?
Cameroonian citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom, obtained before travel.
Can British citizens enter Cameroon visa-free?
No; British 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.