Very important information: For online visa enrolment procedure, applicants are advised to consult Communiqué N°01/23/ACB/MC of 24/04/2023 on the French page of the Embassy's website.
The entry and residence in the territory of the Republic of Cameroon requires the obtention of a VISA.
The Embassy of Cameroon in Brussels issues the following types of visas:
- Transit Visa;
- Visa for multiiple entries and exits valid from 0 to 6 months;
- Visa for multiple entries and exits above 6 months.
PUBLIC NOTICE FROM THE AMBASSADOR DATED 03/01/2023.
Visa Application Form (.pdf)
Conditions for obtaining visa
Requirements for Application of Entry Visa into Cameroon
1. For All Types of Visas:
A Passport or any other Travel document with at least 6 (six) months validity;
An Airticket (Round trip or until final destination)
A valid International Vaccination card showing proof of protection against yellow fever;
Two (02) recent colour identification photos;
2. Transit Visas of maximum 5-day validity
Apart from the documents requested above,
A Visa or authorisation to enter the final destination country
Fee of 153€ (Normal Visa) or 230 € (Expedited Visa).
3. Tourist Visa (30-day validity)
Apart from documents requested in 1 above,
A document duly signed by a Travel Agency or Tourist Operator if such is the organiser of the trip;
A hotel Reservation duly signed by an authority of the hotel or a Lodging Certificate legalised by the Community Office of the locality to be visited,
Proof of guarantee of repatriation (Attestation of Insurance company or other authorised agency);
Proof of Financial sufficiency (Current bank attestation);
Fee of 153€ (Normal Visa ) or 230€ (Expedited Visa).
4. Temporary Visa: 3-month maximum duration
Apart from documents requested above in 1,
Justification for the visit;
A letter of invitation and/or Lodging Certificate legalised by local Community office;
Proof of guarantee of repatriation (Attestation of Insurance Company or other authorized agency);
Mission Order for official trips;
Fee of 153€ (Normal Visa) or 230€ (Expedited Visa).
5. Long Stay Visa: Duration of three (03) to six (06) months maximum
Apart from the documents requested in 1 above,
Job Contract duly signed by the Minister of Labour for foreigners traveling to Cameroon;
Work Authorisation for liberal professions or to promote an activity delivered by Competent Authority as required;
Certificate of Registration or further registration issued by the Authority of the Institution for students;
Authorization for Internship issued by Sponsoring Institution and a letter duly signed by the hosting institution for Internes.
Partnership Contract or other related document duly signed for business partners;
Proof of repatriation guarantee (Attestation of Insurance Company or other registered agency;
Fee of 230€ (Normal Visa ) ou 310€ ( Expedited Visa).
6. Visa for Minors
Apart from the documents requested in 1 above,
Parental Authorisation signed by the two parents (if child is traveling alone or accompanied by a third party;
or of the parent who is not traveling with the child and duly legalised by the Communal Administration;
Copy of Birth Certificate or other document with proof of filial link;
Copies of Identity of the parent who has signed the authorisation and of the one requestiong the Visa;
Proof of repatriation guarantee (Attestation of Insurance Company or other registered agency) ;
Proof of repatriation guarantee (Attestation of Insurance Company or other registered agency) ;
Fee of 153€ (Normal Visa) or 230€ (Expedited Visa).
N.B.The extra 10 euros above are charges for photos
7. Official Visas
Offical Passport or other official traveling document with duration of at least six (06) months;
A round trip airticket or simple ticket to the final destination;
Acurrent International vaccination card with proof of administration of vacine against yellow fever;
Two (02) recent colour Identity photos;
A verbal note
A Mission Order signed by the authority of the institution in which the applicant of the Visa is employed.
8. Temporary Authorisation to import arms
A Passport bearing Entry Visa or residence document in Cameroon
Receipt of arms purchase;
Authorisation to bear arms
Two (02) recent colour identity photos;
Fee of 125€
N.B. : All Visa applications must be deposited latest 12 O'clock, each working day.
