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Do Germany passport holders need a visa to visit CM?

German ordinary passport holders need a visa for Cameroon and should apply for the official eVisa online at evisacam.cm before travel. There is no visa-free or visa-on-arrival option for tourism. Cameroon requires German ordinary passport holders to obtain a visa before arrival. As of 2024 Cameroon switched to a fully electronic system: the Cameroon Embassy in Berlin no longer processes paper applications and directs all ordinary visa applicants to the official government portal evisacam.cm. Travelers create an account, complete the form, upload the passport bio-data page, a flight reservation and proof of accommodation (or invitation letter), and a yellow fever vaccination certificate, then pay online. Once approved, an eVisa with a QR code is emailed and must be printed for presentation at the border. The short-stay tourist eVisa permits stays of up to 90 days, available as single or multiple entry. Cameroon is in Central Africa and is NOT part of the Schengen area, so the Schengen 90/180 rule and ETIAS do not apply. Yellow fever vaccination is mandatory for entry, and the passport must be valid for at least 6 months. Apply at least 10 working days before departure; standard processing typically runs about 5-11 working days.
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.
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/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-05-30
Visa type
Electronic visa (eVisa) - short-stay tourist
Maximum stay
Up to 90 days per entry
per entry
Entries
Single or multiple entry (selectable)
from issue date
Visa fee
From approx. EUR 110-170 (government fee, paid online; varies by entry type and processing)
consular fee only
Processing time
Approx. 5-11 working days (standard)
standard track
Validity
Short-stay eVisa valid up to 180 days from issue; max 90 days stay
from issue date
/02 — The process

How to apply

/01
Confirm passport and health requirements
Ensure your German ordinary passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond your entry date with a blank page, and get a yellow fever vaccination (mandatory) recorded in an international vaccination certificate.
· 6-month validity· Yellow fever required
/02
Create an account on the official portal
Register on the official Cameroon consular services portal at evisacam.cm. This is the only legitimate channel for ordinary visa applications - the Berlin embassy directs all applicants here.
· evisacam.cm· Official only
/03
Complete the online application
Fill in your personal and passport details exactly as they appear in your passport, and select the short-stay tourist category with single or multiple entry.
· Match passport data
/04
Upload supporting documents
Upload the passport bio-data page, a flight reservation/itinerary, proof of accommodation or a legalized invitation letter, and your yellow fever certificate.
· Bio-data page· Flight + hotel· Yellow fever cert
/05
Pay the visa fee online
Pay the eVisa fee using a credit card or mobile payment. You will receive an email confirmation of payment.
· Card or mobile pay
/06
Receive and print the eVisa
Once approved, the eVisa with a QR code is emailed to you. Print a copy to present with your passport at the Cameroon border. Apply at least 10 working days before departure.
· Print QR-code eVisa· Apply 10+ days ahead
/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

10 items
Personalized checklist
0 / 10 complete
German ordinary passport valid 6+ months beyond entry, with a blank page
required
Completed online application on evisacam.cm
required
Digital copy of passport bio-data page
required
Confirmed return/onward flight reservation or itinerary
required
Proof of accommodation (hotel booking) or legalized invitation letter
required
Yellow fever vaccination certificate
required
Recent passport-style photo (digital)
required
eVisa fee paid online (credit card or mobile payment)
required
Printed copy of approved eVisa with QR code
required
Proof of sufficient funds for the stay
recommended
Track your progress · save & email a copy
/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate
Line itemAmountSource
eVisa government fee (short-stay, single entry)Approx. EUR 110-130Paid online on evisacam.cm; exact amount shown at checkout
eVisa government fee (short-stay, multiple entry)Approx. EUR 150-170Higher tier for multiple-entry option
Express/urgent processing surchargeApprox. EUR 30-100Optional, if faster processing is selected
Total estimateEUR 110 — EUR 170incl. all
/05 — The wait

Processing time

Standard eVisa processing
Approx. 5-11 working days
Apply online at least 10 working days before departure to allow for processing and any document follow-ups.
Express/urgent processing
Approx. 2-5 working days
Available for an additional fee where offered; useful for last-minute travel.
/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency
/01
No visa-waiver agreement
Germany has no visa-exemption arrangement with Cameroon, so a visa is mandatory for all German ordinary passport tourists.
High
/02
Mandatory pre-travel eVisa
Since the 2024 rollout of evisacam.cm, ordinary visas must be obtained online before travel; the Berlin embassy no longer accepts walk-in paper applications.
High
/03
Missing yellow fever certificate
Yellow fever vaccination is compulsory for entry to Cameroon; travelers without it can be refused boarding or entry.
Medium
/04
Incomplete supporting documents
Applications without a flight reservation, accommodation proof, or invitation letter are commonly delayed or rejected.
Medium
/05
Insufficient passport validity
Passports with less than 6 months remaining validity are not accepted.
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 · major
Germany to Cameroon route verified
Confirmed via the Cameroon Embassy Berlin and the official evisacam.cm portal that German ordinary passport holders need a pre-arrival eVisa for tourism; short-stay eVisa allows up to 90 days. Cameroon is not in the Schengen area.
/09 — The questions

Frequently asked

Can German citizens visit Cameroon without a visa?—
No. German ordinary passport holders must obtain a visa before travel. There is no visa-free entry or visa-on-arrival for tourism; you must apply for the eVisa online in advance.
Where do I apply for the Cameroon eVisa?+
Is the yellow fever vaccination mandatory?+
How long can I stay on a Cameroon tourist eVisa?+
How long does the eVisa take to process?+
Does the Schengen 90/180 rule or ETIAS apply to Cameroon?+
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