Cameroon visa

Visa application form. Fully completed and signed application form. The application must be typed. Handwritten applications will not be accepted by the Consulate.

Original passport. The passport must be valid at least 6 months after the intended date of departure from the territory of the destination country and has at least 2 blank visa pages.

Passport-type photograph. Include 2 passport style photos, with a white background, taken within the last 6 months. You may also choose to upload a photo to your order for us to print. There is a charge associated with this service. You can read the detailed information about Photo Requirements at the bottom of the page.

Itinerary. A copy of round trip tickets or detailed itinerary for the duration of the trip. The applicant's name must be on itinerary.

Yellow fever . A copy of the International Certificate of Vaccination (ICV) for yellow fever. To learn more about the yellow fever vaccination or to locate a vaccination clinic, please visit the CDC's yellow fever resource page .

Certified Letter of Invitation.. If the applicant is visiting a host in the country as listed on the application form they will be required to provide a certificate of accommodation "certificat d'hebergement" which is undersigned/NOTARIZED by Administrative or Immigration authorities in Cameroon. Not required if the traveler is an ex-Cameroonian citizen.

Business Letter. A business letter from either the sending company in the US or sponsoring company in Cameroon. The letter should be printed on company letterhead stationery, addressed to the Embassy of Cameroon, and signed by a senior manager. Business letters from US companies should adhere to the following guidelines:
• Briefly introduce the applicant (please specify employment status/position held in the company by applicant).
• State the nature of the business to be conducted (ie. business meetings, contract negotiations, etc.) and the names and addresses of companies to be contacted in Cameroon.
• Specify the Type and desired Validity of the visa (ie. one year multiple entry business visa).
• Guarantee of sufficient funds for travel.
The sample format for this letter can be found here

Old passport(s). Former Cameroonian citizens are required to turn in their old Cameroonian passport. Applicants that no longer have their passport should submit a letter addressed to the Embassy of Cameroon explaining exactly where, when, and how the passport was surrendered. Former Cameroonian citizens can (and should) provide a copy of a previous Cameroon visa in a US passport as evidence the old passport was surrendered.If the passport was lost or stolen, please submit a copy of the police report filed for the passport. Additional documents may be requested by the embassy.

Visa application form. Fully completed and signed application form.

Original passport. The passport must be valid at least 6 months after the intended date of departure from the territory of the destination country and has at least 2 blank visa pages.

Passport copy. 2 Photocopies of the photo page of the applicant's passport.

Passport-type photograph. Include 2 passport style photos (4.5 x 3.5 cm), with a white background, taken within the last 6 months. You may also choose to upload a photo to your order for us to print. There is a charge associated with this service.

Itinerary. A copy of round trip tickets or detailed itinerary for the duration of the trip. The applicant's name must be on itinerary.

Yellow fever . A copy of the International Certificate of Vaccination (ICV) for yellow fever. To learn more about the yellow fever vaccination or to locate a vaccination clinic, please visit the CDC's yellow fever resource page.

Proof of accommodation. A copy of hotel reservations or other lodgings for the duration of the trip. The applicant's name must be on the reservation.

Business invitation. A business invitation letter from the sponsoring company in the destination country. The letter should be printed on company letterhead stationery, addressed to "The Consulate of Cameroon, Visa Section", and signed by a senior manager. The business letter must adhere to the following guidelines:
Briefly introduce the applicant (please specify employment status/position held in the company by applicant).
State the nature of the business to be conducted (i.e. business meetings, contract negotiations, etc.) and the names and addresses of companies to be contacted in the destination country.
Specify the Type and desired Validity of the visa (i.e. a one year multiple entry business visa).

Visa application form. Fully completed and signed application form. The application must be typed. Handwritten applications will not be accepted by the Consulate.

Original passport. The passport must be valid at least 6 months after the intended date of departure from the territory of the destination country and has at least 2 blank visa pages.

Passport-type photograph. Include 2 passport style photos, with a white background, taken within the last 6 months. You may also choose to upload a photo to your order for us to print. There is a charge associated with this service. You can read the detailed information about Photo Requirements at the bottom of the page.

Itinerary. A copy of round trip tickets or detailed itinerary for the duration of the trip. The applicant's name must be on itinerary.

Yellow fever . A copy of the International Certificate of Vaccination (ICV) for yellow fever. To learn more about the yellow fever vaccination or to locate a vaccination clinic, please visit the CDC's yellow fever resource page .

Bank statement. A copy of the applicant's most recent monthly bank statement showing proof of sufficient funds. The statement must clearly show the applicant's name as the account holder, the balances of the accounts, and the date of the statement. Not required if the traveler is an ex-Cameroonian citizen.

Certified Letter of Invitation.. If the applicant is visiting a host in the country as listed on the application form they will be required to provide a certificate of accommodation "certificat d'hebergement" which is undersigned/NOTARIZED by Administrative or Immigration authorities in Cameroon. Not required if the traveler is an ex-Cameroonian citizen.

Old passport(s). Former Cameroonian citizens are required to turn in their old Cameroonian passport. Applicants that no longer have their passport should submit a letter addressed to the Embassy of Cameroon explaining exactly where, when, and how the passport was surrendered. Former Cameroonian citizens can (and should) provide a copy of a previous Cameroon visa in a US passport as evidence the old passport was surrendered.If the passport was lost or stolen, please submit a copy of the police report filed for the passport. Additional documents may be requested by the embassy.

Visa application form. Fully completed and signed application form.

Original passport. The passport must be valid at least 6 months after the intended date of departure from the territory of the destination country and has at least 2 blank visa pages.

Passport copy. 2 Photocopies of the photo page of the applicant's passport.

Passport-type photograph. Include 2 passport style photos (4.5 x 3.5 cm), with a white background, taken within the last 6 months. You may also choose to upload a photo to your order for us to print. There is a charge associated with this service.

Itinerary. A copy of round trip tickets or detailed itinerary for the duration of the trip. The applicant's name must be on itinerary.

Yellow fever . A copy of the International Certificate of Vaccination (ICV) for yellow fever. To learn more about the yellow fever vaccination or to locate a vaccination clinic, please visit the CDC's yellow fever resource page.

Personal invitation. If visiting friends or family, you must provide letter of invitation with the contact information of the host and visitor, purpose and duration of the visit, confirmation of accommodation including the address, signature, date and a residence certificate confirmed by the competent Cameroonian authorities.

Proof of accommodation. A copy of hotel reservations or other lodgings for the duration of the trip. The applicant's name must be on the reservation.

Visa application form. Fully completed and signed application form.

Original passport. The passport must be valid at least 6 months after the intended date of departure from the territory of the destination country and has at least 2 blank visa pages.

Passport copy. 2 Photocopies of the photo page of the applicant's passport.

Passport-type photograph. Include 2 passport style photos (4.5 x 3.5 cm), with a white background, taken within the last 6 months. You may also choose to upload a photo to your order for us to print. There is a charge associated with this service.

Itinerary. A copy of round trip tickets or detailed itinerary for the duration of the trip. The applicant's name must be on itinerary.

Yellow fever . A copy of the International Certificate of Vaccination (ICV) for yellow fever. To learn more about the yellow fever vaccination or to locate a vaccination clinic, please visit the CDC's yellow fever resource page.

Personal invitation. If visiting friends or family, you must provide letter of invitation with the contact information of the host and visitor, purpose and duration of the visit, confirmation of accommodation including the address, signature, date and a residence certificate confirmed by the competent Cameroonian authorities.

Proof of accommodation. A copy of hotel reservations or other lodgings for the duration of the trip. The applicant's name must be on the reservation.

Visa application form. Fully completed and signed two visa application forms (write/type in capital letters only).

Original passport. The passport must be valid at least 6 months after the intended date of departure from the territory of the destination country and has at least 2 blank visa pages.

Passport copy. 2 Photocopies of the photo page of the applicant's passport.

Passport-type photograph. Include 2 passport style photos (4.5 x 3.5 cm), with a white background, taken within the last 6 months. You may also choose to upload a photo to your order for us to print. There is a charge associated with this service.

Itinerary. Copy of flight/trip reservation from airline or travel agency confirming the trip itinerary to Cameroon. A travel document cannot be issued without this document and Failure to provide it will lead to the rejection of the file. Take note of the following:
- Travelers are advised to make only a reservation and not to purchase their ticket until the travel document is issued.
- Please check your reservation to verify that the time between the date of submission of your request to the Embassy and your arrival in Cameroon is LESS THAN 90 DAYS.

Yellow fever . Copy of vaccination certificate showing proof of yellow fever immunization (not required for infants under 1 year old). Provide a copy of your vaccination certificate that clearly shows a YELLOW FEVER/FIEVRE JAUNE/STAMARIL vaccine, NOT OTHER VACCINATIONS. If not immunized against yellow fever, get vaccinated prior to submitting your application file. If you cannot get a yellow fever vaccine for medical reasons, please provide a signed and stamped note from your primary care provider.

Proof of accommodation. A copy of hotel reservations or other lodgings for the duration of the trip. The applicant's name must be on the reservation.

Business invitation. A business invitation letter from the sponsoring company in the destination country. The letter should be printed on company letterhead stationery, addressed to "The Consulate of Cameroon, Visa Section", and signed by a senior manager. The business letter must adhere to the following guidelines:
Briefly introduce the applicant (please specify employment status/position held in the company by applicant).
State the nature of the business to be conducted (i.e. business meetings, contract negotiations, etc.) and the names and addresses of companies to be contacted in the destination country.
Specify the Type and desired Validity of the visa (i.e. a one year multiple entry business visa).

Proof of status. Naturalized U.S. citizens born in Cameroon: If applying for a visa for the first time, surrender the former Cameroonian passport. In case that you obtained a visa from this Embassy previously, please submit photocopies of previous passport(s) and Cameroonian entry visa(s); If the old Cameroonian passport is lost, provide a police report as proof/evidence.

Bank statement OR Invitation letter. All prospective travelers going to Cameroon who are NOT of Cameroonian origin need to provide either a recent bank statement OR a letter of invitation from the inviting party in Cameroon LEGALIZED BY THE POLICE.

Business Letter. Company letter guaranteeing financial and legal responsibilities for the traveler for a duration of stay in Cameroon that must be explicitly specified in the letter (up to six (06) months or up to one (01) year depending on the case).

Introduction Letter. Letter of introduction from well identified business partner(s) in Cameroon, legalized by Immigration or Police Authorities.

Contract. Business contract between traveler(s) and partner(s) in Cameroon, undersigned by Administrative or Immigration Authorities.

Authorization Letter. An authorization, when required, issued by competent Authorities to practice a liberal profession or to promote farming, pastoral, industrial, commercial, artisanal, or other activities.

Warranty. Warranty of repatriation.

Visa application form. Fully completed and signed two visa application forms (write/type in capital letters only).

Original passport. The passport must be valid at least 6 months after the intended date of departure from the territory of the destination country and has at least 2 blank visa pages.

Passport copy. 2 Photocopies of the photo page of the applicant's passport.

Passport-type photograph. Include 2 passport style photos (4.5 x 3.5 cm), with a white background, taken within the last 6 months. You may also choose to upload a photo to your order for us to print. There is a charge associated with this service.

Itinerary. Copy of flight/trip reservation from airline or travel agency confirming the trip itinerary to Cameroon. A travel document cannot be issued without this document and Failure to provide it will lead to the rejection of the file. Take note of the following:
- Travelers are advised to make only a reservation and not to purchase their ticket until the travel document is issued.
- Please check your reservation to verify that the time between the date of submission of your request to the Embassy and your arrival in Cameroon is LESS THAN 90 DAYS.

Yellow fever . Copy of vaccination certificate showing proof of yellow fever immunization (not required for infants under 1 year old). Provide a copy of your vaccination certificate that clearly shows a YELLOW FEVER/FIEVRE JAUNE/STAMARIL vaccine, NOT OTHER VACCINATIONS. If not immunized against yellow fever, get vaccinated prior to submitting your application file. If you cannot get a yellow fever vaccine for medical reasons, please provide a signed and stamped note from your primary care provider.

Proof of accommodation. A copy of hotel reservations or other lodgings for the duration of the trip. The applicant's name must be on the reservation.

Business invitation. A business invitation letter from the sponsoring company in the destination country. The letter should be printed on company letterhead stationery, addressed to "The Consulate of Cameroon, Visa Section", and signed by a senior manager. The business letter must adhere to the following guidelines:
Briefly introduce the applicant (please specify employment status/position held in the company by applicant).
State the nature of the business to be conducted (i.e. business meetings, contract negotiations, etc.) and the names and addresses of companies to be contacted in the destination country.
Specify the Type and desired Validity of the visa (i.e. a one year multiple entry business visa).

Proof of status. Naturalized U.S. citizens born in Cameroon: If applying for a visa for the first time, surrender the former Cameroonian passport. In case that you obtained a visa from this Embassy previously, please submit photocopies of previous passport(s) and Cameroonian entry visa(s); If the old Cameroonian passport is lost, provide a police report as proof/evidence.

Bank statement OR Invitation letter. All prospective travelers going to Cameroon who are NOT of Cameroonian origin need to provide either a recent bank statement OR a letter of invitation from the inviting party in Cameroon LEGALIZED BY THE POLICE.

Business Letter. Company letter guaranteeing financial and legal responsibilities for the traveler for a duration of stay in Cameroon that must be explicitly specified in the letter (up to six (06) months or up to one (01) year depending on the case).

Introduction Letter. Letter of introduction from well identified business partner(s) in Cameroon, legalized by Immigration or Police Authorities.

Contract. Business contract between traveler(s) and partner(s) in Cameroon, undersigned by Administrative or Immigration Authorities.

Authorization Letter. An authorization, when required, issued by competent Authorities to practice a liberal profession or to promote farming, pastoral, industrial, commercial, artisanal, or other activities.

Warranty. Warranty of repatriation.

Visa application form. Fully completed and signed application form. The application must be typed. Handwritten applications will not be accepted by the Consulate.

Original passport. The passport must be valid at least 6 months after the intended date of departure from the territory of the destination country and has at least 2 blank visa pages.

Passport-type photograph. Include 2 passport style photos, with a white background, taken within the last 6 months. You may also choose to upload a photo to your order for us to print. There is a charge associated with this service. You can read the detailed information about Photo Requirements at the bottom of the page.

Itinerary. A copy of round trip tickets or detailed itinerary for the duration of the trip. The applicant's name must be on itinerary.

Yellow fever . A copy of the International Certificate of Vaccination (ICV) for yellow fever. To learn more about the yellow fever vaccination or to locate a vaccination clinic, please visit the CDC's yellow fever resource page .

Certified Letter of Invitation.. If the applicant is visiting a host in the country as listed on the application form they will be required to provide a certificate of accommodation "certificat d'hebergement" which is undersigned/NOTARIZED by Administrative or Immigration authorities in Cameroon. Not required if the traveler is an ex-Cameroonian citizen.

Old passport(s). Former Cameroonian citizens are required to turn in their old Cameroonian passport. Applicants that no longer have their passport should submit a letter addressed to the Embassy of Cameroon explaining exactly where, when, and how the passport was surrendered. Former Cameroonian citizens can (and should) provide a copy of a previous Cameroon visa in a US passport as evidence the old passport was surrendered.If the passport was lost or stolen, please submit a copy of the police report filed for the passport. Additional documents may be requested by the embassy.

Visa application form. Fully completed and signed application form. The application must be typed. Handwritten applications will not be accepted by the Consulate.

Original passport. The passport must be valid at least 6 months after the intended date of departure from the territory of the destination country and has at least 2 blank visa pages.

Passport-type photograph. Include 2 passport style photos, with a white background, taken within the last 6 months. You may also choose to upload a photo to your order for us to print. There is a charge associated with this service. You can read the detailed information about Photo Requirements at the bottom of the page.

Itinerary. A copy of round trip tickets or detailed itinerary for the duration of the trip. The applicant's name must be on itinerary.

Yellow fever . A copy of the International Certificate of Vaccination (ICV) for yellow fever. To learn more about the yellow fever vaccination or to locate a vaccination clinic, please visit the CDC's yellow fever resource page.

Certified Letter of Invitation.. If the applicant is visiting a host in the country as listed on the application form they will be required to provide a certificate of accommodation "certificat d'hebergement" which is undersigned/NOTARIZED by Administrative or Immigration authorities in Cameroon. Not required if the traveler is an ex-Cameroonian citizen.

Old passport(s). Former Cameroonian citizens are required to turn in their old Cameroonian passport. Applicants that no longer have their passport should submit a letter addressed to the Embassy of Cameroon explaining exactly where, when, and how the passport was surrendered. Former Cameroonian citizens can (and should) provide a copy of a previous Cameroon visa in a US passport as evidence the old passport was surrendered.If the passport was lost or stolen, please submit a copy of the police report filed for the passport. Additional documents may be requested by the embassy.

Visa application form. Fully completed and signed application form. The application must be typed. Handwritten applications will not be accepted by the Consulate.

Original passport. The passport must be valid at least 6 months after the intended date of departure from the territory of the destination country and has at least 2 blank visa pages.

Passport-type photograph. Include 2 passport style photos, with a white background, taken within the last 6 months. You may also choose to upload a photo to your order for us to print. There is a charge associated with this service. You can read the detailed information about Photo Requirements at the bottom of the page.

State Department Letter. A letter from the US Department of State, sending department, or agency, addressed to "Embassy of Cameroon, Washington D.C. ", explaining purpose of travel and dates of the trip. Letter must contain the applicant's name and the passport number.

Visa application form. Fully completed and signed application form. The application must be typed. Handwritten applications will not be accepted by the Consulate.

Original passport. The passport must be valid at least 6 months after the intended date of departure from the territory of the destination country and has at least 2 blank visa pages.

Passport-type photograph. Include 2 passport style photos, with a white background, taken within the last 6 months. You may also choose to upload a photo to your order for us to print. There is a charge associated with this service. You can read the detailed information about Photo Requirements at the bottom of the page.

Itinerary. A copy of round trip tickets or detailed itinerary for the duration of the trip. The applicant's name must be on itinerary.

Yellow fever . A copy of the International Certificate of Vaccination (ICV) for yellow fever. To learn more about the yellow fever vaccination or to locate a vaccination clinic, please visit the CDC's yellow fever resource page.

Bank statement. A copy of the applicant's most recent monthly bank statement showing proof of sufficient funds. The statement must clearly show the applicant's name as the account holder, the balances of the accounts, and the date of the statement. Not required if the traveler is an ex-Cameroonian citizen.

Missionary Letter. A letter of invitation from the sponsor or host in Cameroon explaining the purpose of travel, length of stay, place of stay, and host's contact information.

Old passport(s). Former Cameroonian citizens are required to turn in their old Cameroonian passport. Applicants that no longer have their passport should submit a letter addressed to the Embassy of Cameroon explaining exactly where, when, and how the passport was surrendered. Former Cameroonian citizens can (and should) provide a copy of a previous Cameroon visa in a US passport as evidence the old passport was surrendered.If the passport was lost or stolen, please submit a copy of the police report filed for the passport. Additional documents may be requested by the embassy.