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Do Hong Kong passport holders need a visa to visit CM?

Q: Where do I apply for the Cameroon eVisa?

On the official government portal at www.evisacam.cm. Avoid third-party sites that charge extra above the official EUR 153 fee.

Q: Is the eVisa the final visa?

No. The eVisa is a travel authorization with a QR code. Your fingerprints and photo are captured and the physical visa sticker is printed at the airport on arrival before you are admitted.

Q: How long does processing take?

Normal processing is within about 72 hours of payment; an express option is around 24 hours. Apply at least 10 days before travel to be safe.

Q: Do I need a yellow fever vaccination?

Yes. A valid international yellow fever vaccination certificate is mandatory for entry to Cameroon.

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

A short-stay visa can be valid for up to 180 days; tourist stays are typically authorized for 30 to 90 days as shown on the printed visa.

Hong Kong passport holders need a visa for Cameroon. The standard route is the official Cameroon eVisa applied at evisacam.cm before travel; the physical visa is then printed and biometrics captured on arrival at the airport. A Hong Kong (HKSAR) ordinary passport holder cannot enter Cameroon visa-free. Since 2023 Cameroon operates a centralized electronic visa (eVisa) system through the government portal www.evisacam.cm, which has replaced the old paper consular and pure visa-on-arrival processes for most travelers. The applicant pre-registers online, uploads documents (passport biodata page, photo, hotel/flight bookings, yellow fever certificate), pays the fee online, and receives an electronic authorization with a QR code. Crucially, the final visa sticker is printed and biometric data (fingerprints, photo) is captured at the port of entry (Douala or Yaounde airport) before admission, so the eVisa is an authorization to travel rather than the final visa. The short-stay visa covers tourism and family visits, is valid up to 180 days, and normal processing is within about 72 hours of payment. A yellow fever vaccination certificate is mandatory for 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. There are no recent unilateral visa-free or visa-waiver changes for Hong Kong nationals as of 30 May 2026, so the conservative and correct verdict is eVisa (visa required, obtained electronically).

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

eVisa (electronic short-stay visa, printed on arrival)

Maximum stay

Up to 180 days (as authorized; tourist stays typically 30-90 days)

per entry

Entries

Single or multiple, per selected option

from issue date

Visa fee

EUR 153 (normal) / EUR 229 (express), paid online

consular fee only

Processing time

Within ~72 hours of payment (normal); ~24 hours (express)

standard track

Validity

Short-stay visa valid up to 180 days from issue

from issue date

/02 — The process

How to apply

/01

Confirm passport and yellow fever readiness

Ensure your HKSAR passport is valid at least 6 months beyond intended entry with a blank page, and obtain a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate, which is mandatory for entry to Cameroon.

· 6+ months validity· Yellow fever certificate

/02

Create an account on the official portal

Register at the government eVisa portal www.evisacam.cm. Avoid third-party agent sites that add markup; the official domain ends in .cm.

· evisacam.cm· Official portal only

/03

Complete the online application form

Select the Short Stay category for tourism/family visit, then enter personal, passport and travel details and the reason for your visit.

· Short Stay category

/04

Upload supporting documents

Upload a scan of your passport biodata page, a recent passport-size photo (white background), confirmed return flight and hotel bookings (or an invitation letter), and proof of sufficient funds.

· Biodata scan· Photo 35x45mm

/05

Pay the visa fee online

Pay the EUR 153 normal (or EUR 229 express) fee securely by card or mobile payment. Fees are non-refundable even if the application is denied.

· Card / mobile pay· Non-refundable

/06

Receive authorization and finalize on arrival

Receive the eVisa authorization with QR code by email, print it, and present it at Douala/Yaounde airport where biometrics are taken and the physical visa sticker is printed before entry.

· Print QR authorization· Biometrics on arrival

/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

9 items

Personalized checklist

0 / 9 complete

HKSAR passport valid 6+ months beyond entry with a blank page

required

Approved eVisa authorization printout with QR code

required

Yellow fever vaccination certificate

required

Recent passport-size photo, white background (35x45mm)

required

Confirmed return/onward flight booking

required

Confirmed hotel reservation or host invitation letter

required

Proof of sufficient funds (recent bank statements)

recommended

Paid eVisa fee receipt (non-refundable)

required

Travel/medical insurance for the stay

recommended

Track your progress · save & email a copy

/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate

Line itemAmountSource

eVisa short-stay (normal processing)EUR 153Standard fee, issued within ~72 hours of payment

eVisa short-stay (express processing)EUR 229Faster ~24-hour processing at higher cost

Biometric enrollment / visa print on arrivalIncludedSticker printed and fingerprints taken at port of entry

Total estimateEUR 153 — EUR 229incl. all

/05 — The wait

Processing time

Normal eVisa processing

~72 hours after payment

Standard route; High Commission advises applying at least 10 days before travel.

Express eVisa processing

~24 hours after payment

Expedited option at a higher fee for urgent travel.

/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency

/01

No visa-free or visa-waiver agreement

Cameroon has no visa exemption or mutual waiver with Hong Kong; all HKSAR passport holders require a visa.

High

/02

Mandatory eVisa via official portal

Cameroon centralized visa issuance on evisacam.cm; applications must be lodged online before travel.

High

/03

Yellow fever certificate is compulsory

Travelers without a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate can be denied entry.

Medium

/04

Visa finalized at the border

The eVisa is an authorization; the actual visa sticker and biometrics are completed on arrival, which can confuse first-time travelers.

Medium

/05

Using unofficial agent sites

Third-party visa sites charge inflated fees above the official EUR 153; travelers should use evisacam.cm.

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

HK to Cameroon route verified

Confirmed via the Cameroon High Commission and the official evisacam.cm portal that HKSAR ordinary passport holders require an eVisa (EUR 153 normal / EUR 229 express), processed in ~72 hours, with the visa printed and biometrics taken on arrival; yellow fever certificate mandatory. No visa-free channel exists.

/09 — The questions