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Do China passport holders need a visa to visit CM?

Q: Is there a visa on arrival in Cameroon for tourists?

No standard visa-on-arrival for tourism. You must obtain the eVisa online in advance; biometric enrollment and printing are then completed at the port of entry.

Q: What is the official Cameroon eVisa website?

The only official government portal is www.evisacam.cm. Avoid unofficial third-party sites that charge extra fees.

Q: How long does the Cameroon eVisa take?

Normal processing is within about 72 hours of payment, with an express option around 24 hours. Apply at least 10 days before departure.

Q: Do I need a yellow fever vaccination?

Yes. A valid yellow fever vaccination certificate is mandatory for all travelers and is checked on arrival in Cameroon.

Q: How long can I stay on a short-stay eVisa?

The short-stay tourist visa generally permits a stay of up to 90 days, within a short-stay category that spans 1-180 days depending on what you are granted.

Chinese ordinary passport holders need a visa for Cameroon and must obtain it online via the official Cameroon eVisa portal (evisacam.cm) before travel. There is no visa-free entry or visa-on-arrival for tourism. As of May 2026, a Chinese citizen holding an ordinary passport requires a visa to enter Cameroon for tourism or a short visit. China is not among the small list of countries Cameroon exempts from visa requirements (only holders of Chinese diplomatic and service passports get a 30-day exemption). Since 2023, Cameroon has run a centralized electronic visa (eVisa) system through its official government portal, evisacam.cm. All ordinary-passport travelers who need a visa apply online: they create an account, complete the form, upload documents, and pay the fee by card or mobile payment. The short-stay (tourist) eVisa is processed within roughly 72 hours of payment (an express option targets 24 hours), and applicants are advised to apply at least 10 days before departure. The official short-stay fee is set in euros at EUR 153 (normal) or EUR 229 (express). The eVisa is an electronic authorization; the actual visa is finalized with biometric enrollment and printing at the port of entry (or at a consular office). A yellow fever vaccination certificate is mandatory for all travelers, and a passport valid at least six months beyond the stay plus proof of onward/return travel and accommodation are required. Because Cameroon makes no visa-free or true visa-on-arrival channel available to Chinese ordinary passport holders, the correct verdict is eVisa (visa required, obtained online in advance).

VISA REQUIREDTOURISMFLEXIBLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-05-30

For guidance only — visa rules change with little notice. Always confirm directly with the destination's embassy or foreign ministry before booking non-refundable travel. Information here applies to ordinary (non-diplomatic) passports unless noted.

/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-05-30

Visa type

Short-stay eVisa (tourist), finalized with biometrics on arrival

Maximum stay

Up to 90 days (short-stay category covers 1-180 days)

per entry

Entries

Single or multiple entry (selected during application)

from issue date

Visa fee

EUR 153 (normal) / EUR 229 (express)

consular fee only

Processing time

Within ~72 hours of payment (express ~24 hours); apply 10+ days ahead

standard track

Validity

Short-stay visa valid for the stay granted, typically up to 90 days

from issue date

/02 — The process

How to apply

/01

Confirm you need an eVisa

Chinese ordinary passport holders require a visa; apply online via the official portal before travel. There is no visa-free entry or airport visa-on-arrival for tourism.

· Verdict: eVisa· Ordinary passport

/02

Create an account on evisacam.cm

Register on the official Cameroon eVisa portal (www.evisacam.cm), the only government-authorized system, and start a new short-stay visa application.

· Official portal· evisacam.cm

/03

Complete the online form and upload documents

Enter personal and passport details, travel purpose and dates, then upload your passport bio page, photo, yellow fever certificate, return/onward ticket and accommodation proof.

· Documents· Yellow fever required

/04

Pay the visa fee online

Pay the short-stay fee (EUR 153 normal or EUR 229 express) by credit/debit card or supported mobile payment to submit the application.

· EUR 153 / EUR 229· Card or mobile pay

/05

Receive eVisa approval

Processing is typically within 72 hours of payment (express targets 24 hours). Download and print the eVisa approval; apply at least 10 days before departure.

· ~72 hours· Apply 10+ days early

/06

Complete biometrics and printing on arrival

At the port of entry (or a consular office), present your documents for biometric enrollment so the visa can be finalized and printed in your passport.

· Biometrics on arrival· Carry printout

/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

10 items

Personalized checklist

0 / 10 complete

Passport valid at least 6 months beyond intended stay, with blank pages

required

Approved Cameroon eVisa printout from evisacam.cm

required

Yellow fever vaccination certificate

required

Confirmed return or onward air ticket

required

Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or host invitation)

required

Recent passport-style photograph

required

Proof of sufficient funds for the stay

required

Credit/debit card or mobile payment for the online fee

required

Travel/medical insurance for the trip

recommended

Printed itinerary and contact details in Cameroon

recommended

Track your progress · save & email a copy

/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate

Line itemAmountSource

Short-stay eVisa (normal processing)EUR 153Standard short-stay tourist visa, processed within ~72 hours of payment

Short-stay eVisa (express processing)EUR 229Faster handling targeting ~24 hours; optional

Yellow fever vaccinationVaries (clinic dependent)Mandatory certificate; cost paid to a vaccination provider, not Cameroon

Total estimateEUR 153 — EUR 229incl. all

/05 — The wait

Processing time

Normal eVisa processing

Within ~72 hours of payment

Standard online processing; apply at least 10 days before departure to be safe.

Express eVisa processing

~24 hours

Faster option at a higher fee (EUR 229) for urgent travel.

/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency

/01

China is not on Cameroon's visa-exemption list

Only a handful of countries are visa-exempt; ordinary Chinese passports are not among them, so a visa is mandatory.

High

/02

Missing or invalid yellow fever certificate

A valid yellow fever vaccination certificate is mandatory and checked on arrival; lacking it can lead to denial of entry.

High

/03

Applying too close to departure

Processing runs about 72 hours after payment; last-minute applications risk missing the trip. Apply 10+ days early.

Medium

/04

Incomplete documents (no return ticket or accommodation proof)

Short-stay applications require onward travel and accommodation evidence; omissions cause delays or refusal.

Medium

/05

Using an unofficial third-party site

Only evisacam.cm is the official government portal; third-party agents add cost and risk errors.

Low

/07 — On arrival

After you land

/01

Immigration

Keep your passport, visa or exemption proof, return ticket, and accommodation details ready for border inspection.

/02

Customs

Review the destination's customs rules before travel and declare restricted goods or large cash amounts when required.

/03

Connectivity

Check whether airport SIMs, eSIMs, or roaming are the best option for your route before arrival.

/08 — The history

Policy changelog

since 2024

2026-05-30

China to Cameroon route verified

Confirmed via Wikipedia visa policy, the official evisacam.cm portal, and the Cameroon High Commission FAQ that Chinese ordinary passport holders require a visa, obtained through Cameroon's official eVisa system (launched 2023). Short-stay fee EUR 153 normal / EUR 229 express, processed within ~72 hours; yellow fever certificate mandatory; biometrics finalized on arrival.

/09 — The questions