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Saudi Arabia to Cameroon visa requirements

Saudi Arabia ordinary passport holders need an eVisa to visit Cameroon for tourism. Apply online before travel through Cameroon's official portal, evisacam.cm. There is no visa-free or visa-on-arrival channel. A Saudi Arabia ordinary passport holder cannot enter Cameroon without a visa and cannot obtain one on arrival. Since 30 April 2023, Cameroon has required almost all foreign nationals (only six neighbouring African states are exempt) to apply online for an electronic visa through the sole official platform, evisacam.cm. Saudi nationals therefore use the short-stay tourist eVisa, which is issued for a stay of up to 6 months and is available as single- or multiple-entry. The application is fully digital: create an account, complete the form, upload a passport valid for at least 6 months, a passport photo, return/onward ticket, proof of accommodation and funds, and a mandatory yellow fever vaccination certificate, then pay online. Government fees are tiered by processing speed: the regular procedure (results within 72 hours) costs CFA 50,000 for a short-stay visa, while the express procedure (within 24 hours) costs CFA 150,000. Cameroon is in Central Africa and is NOT part of the Schengen area, so the Schengen 90/180 rule and ETIAS do not apply. Travellers should print the approved eVisa and carry it with their yellow fever certificate, as both are checked on entry. Apply at least a week before departure to allow for any document or payment issues.
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 visa) - short-stay tourist
Maximum stay
Up to 90 days per visit (short-stay visa valid up to 6 months)
per entry
Entries
Single-entry or multiple-entry (selected at application)
from issue date
Visa fee
CFA 50,000 (regular) / CFA 150,000 (express) government fee
consular fee only
Processing time
72 hours (regular) or 24 hours (express)
standard track
Validity
Short-stay visa valid up to 6 months from issue
from issue date
/02 — The process

How to apply

/01
Confirm eligibility and documents
Verify your Saudi ordinary passport has at least 6 months validity beyond arrival and blank pages. Gather a digital passport photo, return/onward ticket, proof of accommodation, and proof of funds.
· Passport 6+ months· Digital documents ready
/02
Get yellow fever vaccination
Yellow fever vaccination is mandatory for entry into Cameroon. Get vaccinated and obtain the international certificate at least 10 days before travel, then scan it for upload.
· Mandatory· 10 days before travel
/03
Create an account on evisacam.cm
Register only on the official portal www.evisacam.cm. Applications submitted on any other website are not accepted or processed by Cameroonian authorities.
· Official portal only
/04
Complete the online application
Fill in the short-stay tourist eVisa form, select single- or multiple-entry, choose regular or express processing, and upload all required documents.
· Short-stay tourist· Choose entries
/05
Pay the fee online
Pay the government fee by credit/debit card or supported online method: CFA 50,000 for regular (72h) or CFA 150,000 for express (24h).
· Card payment· Pay before submitting
/06
Receive and print the eVisa
Track your application; once approved, download and print the eVisa. Carry it with your passport and yellow fever certificate, which are checked on arrival.
· Print eVisa· Carry yellow fever certificate
/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

12 items
Personalized checklist
Saudi Arabia -> Cameroon · eVisa (electronic visa) - short-stay tourist
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RequiredSaudi ordinary passport valid 6+ months 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 digital passport photo
Use the official size, background, and recency rules for this route
required
RequiredReturn or onward flight ticket
Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates
required
RequiredProof of accommodation (hotel booking or host letter)
Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates
required
RequiredProof of sufficient funds (bank statement)
Bank, income, or asset proof with clear name, date, and balances
required
RequiredOnline payment method (credit/debit card)
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
required
RecommendedTravel/medical insurance
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
recommended
RecommendedProof of residence/status in Saudi Arabia
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.
Application link included: evisacam.cm - Official Cameroon eVisa Portal
Open link
/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate
Line itemAmountSource
eVisa - short-stay, regular (72h)CFA 50,000Standard tourist eVisa government fee
eVisa - short-stay, express (24h)CFA 150,000Faster processing surcharge
Yellow fever vaccinationVariesMandatory; cost depends on clinic in Saudi Arabia
Total estimateCFA 50,000CFA 150,000incl. all
/05 — The wait

Processing time

Express eVisa processing
24 hours
Fast-track procedure delivering the eVisa within one day for CFA 150,000.
/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency
/01
Mandatory online eVisa since 2023
Since 30 April 2023, almost all foreign nationals (including Saudi citizens) must obtain a Cameroon eVisa online before travel; only six neighbouring African states are exempt.
High
/02
No visa-on-arrival
Cameroon does not offer visa-on-arrival to Saudi ordinary passport holders; the eVisa must be approved before boarding.
High
/03
Yellow fever certificate missing
A valid yellow fever vaccination certificate is mandatory and checked on arrival; travellers without it can be refused entry.
Medium
/04
Applying on unofficial websites
Only evisacam.cm is official; applications via third-party sites are not processed and may cause overpayment or fraud.
Medium
/05
Insufficient passport validity
Passports with less than 6 months validity beyond arrival are rejected at application or boarding.
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
Saudi Arabia to Cameroon route verified
Confirmed via the official evisacam.cm portal and Cameroon Ministry of Foreign Affairs that Saudi ordinary passport holders require a tourist eVisa; fees CFA 50,000 (regular, 72h) and CFA 150,000 (express, 24h). Cameroon is not in the Schengen area.
/09 — The questions

Frequently asked

Can Saudi citizens get a visa on arrival in Cameroon?
No. Cameroon does not offer visa-on-arrival to Saudi ordinary passport holders. You must apply for and receive an approved eVisa online before you travel.
Where is the official Cameroon eVisa website?+
Is a yellow fever vaccination required?+
How long does the Cameroon eVisa take to process?+
How long can I stay in Cameroon on a tourist eVisa?+
Is Cameroon part of the Schengen area?+
/11 — Passport tools

Tools for the Saudi Arabia passport

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