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Italy to Cameroon visa requirements

Q: Can I get a visa on arrival in Cameroon?

No. Tourists should obtain the eVisa online in advance via evisacam.cm. Do not rely on visa-on-arrival for tourism.

Q: How much does the Cameroon eVisa cost?

The official short-stay eVisa fee is 100,000 XAF for standard processing and 150,000 XAF for express processing.

Q: How long does processing take?

Standard processing returns results in about 72 hours and express in about 24 hours. Apply at least 10 days before departure to be safe.

Q: Is a yellow fever vaccination required?

Yes. A valid international yellow fever vaccination certificate is mandatory and is checked on arrival.

Q: Is Cameroon part of the Schengen area?

No. Cameroon is in Central Africa and is not in Schengen, so Schengen 90/180 and ETIAS rules do not apply.

Italian passport holders need a visa for Cameroon, obtained online as an eVisa before travel via the official evisacam.cm portal. There is no visa-free or visa-on-arrival option for tourism. Cameroon requires Italian (Schengen, EU) ordinary passport holders to hold a visa for any tourist or short visit. Since the government launched its electronic visa system in 2023, the standard route is the eVisa applied for online at the official MINREX portal evisacam.cm. Applicants complete the form, upload a passport bio-page, photo, proof of onward travel and a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate, then pay online. The standard short-stay eVisa costs 100,000 XAF (CFA franc) with results typically issued within about 72 hours; an express option (150,000 XAF) returns results in roughly 24 hours. The eVisa supports short stays of up to 90 days. Travelers must carry the printed eVisa approval and the same passport used to apply, and a yellow fever certificate is checked on arrival. Cameroon is in Central Africa and is NOT part of the Schengen area, so Schengen/ETIAS rules do not apply to this destination. Because no visa-waiver or on-arrival channel exists for Italian tourists, the verdict is eVisa.

VISA REQUIREDTOURISMSINGLE 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

Entries

Single entry (short-stay)

from issue date

Visa fee

100,000 XAF (standard); 150,000 XAF (express)

consular fee only

Processing time

~72 hours standard; ~24 hours express

standard track

Validity

Short-stay eVisa valid for travel within the issued window; up to 90 days stay

from issue date

/02 — The process

How to apply

/01

Gather documents

Prepare a passport valid at least 6 months with blank pages, a recent passport photo, proof of onward/return travel, accommodation details, and a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate.

· Passport 6+ months· Yellow fever certificate

/02

Open the official portal

Go to the government eVisa site evisacam.cm and create an applicant account. Avoid unofficial third-party agents that add markups.

· evisacam.cm· Official MINREX portal

/03

Complete the application form

Enter personal and passport details, travel dates, and the purpose of visit (tourism), then select short-stay and standard or express processing.

· Tourism purpose· Select processing speed

/04

Upload supporting documents

Upload the passport bio page, photo, proof of onward travel and yellow fever certificate as required by the portal.

· Bio page + photo· Onward ticket

/05

Pay the visa fee online

Pay 100,000 XAF for standard or 150,000 XAF for express using the portal's accepted payment methods, then save the confirmation email.

· Card / online payment· Keep receipt

/06

Receive and print the eVisa

Receive the eVisa approval by email (about 72 hours standard / 24 hours express), print it, and present it with your passport on arrival.

· Print approval· Carry on arrival

/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

11 items

Personalized checklist

Italy -> Cameroon · Electronic visa (eVisa) — short-stay tourist

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Visa typeTravel date

Deadline reminderAdd a date before export

RequiredPassport valid 6+ months beyond entry with blank pages

Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route

required

RequiredApproved Cameroon eVisa (printed copy)

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

required

RequiredYellow fever vaccination certificate

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

required

RequiredRecent passport-style photograph

Use the official size, background, and recency rules for this route

required

RequiredProof of onward or return travel

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

required

RecommendedProof of accommodation / hotel booking

Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates

recommended

RecommendedProof of sufficient funds for the stay

Bank, income, or asset proof with clear name, date, and balances

recommended

RecommendedeVisa payment receipt / confirmation email

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

recommended

RequiredOfficial application form or online application

Official form; submit online or print and sign as instructed

Use the current form from the official or designated application channel.

RequiredFlight and hotel itinerary

Confirmed or agency-arranged itinerary when the route guide requires it

Use dates that fit the allowed stay and visa validity.

RecommendedTravel medical insurance

Policy certificate showing traveler name, destination, and coverage dates

Some destinations or agencies require it even when the core visa rule only recommends it.

Official sourcesevisacam.cm — Official Cameroon eVisa Portal (MINREX, Republic of Cameroon)Business in Cameroon — Govt launches e-visa, official fee schedule High Commission of Cameroon (UK) — eVisa Application Procedures FAQ

Application link included: evisacam.cm — Official Cameroon eVisa Portal (MINREX, Republic of Cameroon)

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/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate

Line itemAmountSource

Short-stay eVisa (standard)100,000 XAFOfficial MINREX fee, results ~72 hours

Short-stay eVisa (express)150,000 XAFFaster processing, results ~24 hours

Transit visa (up to 5 days)0 XAFFree of charge per official fee schedule

Total estimate100,000 XAF — 150,000 XAFincl. all

/05 — The wait

Processing time

Standard eVisa processing

~72 hours

Regular online processing via evisacam.cm; apply at least 10 days before departure.

Express eVisa processing

~24 hours

Faster turnaround for an additional fee (150,000 XAF total).

/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency

/01

No visa-waiver agreement

Italy and Cameroon have no visa-free arrangement, so Italian tourists must obtain a visa before or for travel.

High

/02

eVisa is the standard channel

Cameroon's government launched its online eVisa system, now the primary route for ordinary passport holders including Italians.

High

/03

Yellow fever requirement

A valid yellow fever vaccination certificate is mandatory and checked on entry.

High

/04

Not in Schengen

Cameroon is in Central Africa and outside the Schengen area, so EU/ETIAS rules do not apply.

Medium

/05

Onward travel proof

Proof of return or onward travel is commonly required for the eVisa and at the border.

Medium

/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

Italy to Cameroon route verified

Confirmed eVisa requirement and official fees (100,000 XAF standard / 150,000 XAF express) via the official evisacam.cm portal and Cameroon diplomatic missions.

/09 — The questions