Cameroon visa requirements for Algerians

Travel and visa requirements

Basic Travel Requirements for Algerians visiting Cameroon

Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to apply for a Cameroonian Visa.

  • A passport with a validity of at least six (6) months.
  • 1 recent Passport Size Photograph, 7cm X 5cm or 5cm X 4cm (with the name of the applicant on the back).
  • An International Certificate of Vaccination against Yellow Fever. However, other vaccines and treatments for malaria are recommended.
  • A flight ticket or reservation with the passenger(s) name showing entry and return dates.
  • A letter of invitation or a certificate of accommodation by your host legalized by competent local Cameroonian administrative authority. 
  • Proof of means of subsistence: a signed copy of a bank statement indicating a minimum sum of 3000 dollars. 
  • Copy of marriage certificate or declaration of common-law union for persons who are married or in legal cohabitation.
  • Parental authorization for children (ages 0 to 14 ) signed in front of a notary or a commissioner of oath / legalized by administrative authorities, if done in Cameroon.

Cameroon Visa for Algerians

Facts about Cameroon

Cameroon is known for its vast wildlife in the abundant natural parks. Nature lovers will enjoy every bit of their time in the country as they are guaranteed to spot rare species of creatures. Animals like Gorillas, elephants, hyenas, and giraffes are in abundance in various parks around the country.
 
Without a license, it is illegal to buy, sell, kill or capture any protected animal. You will incur a huge fine or receive a long-term prison sentence if you are caught doing this. Homosexuals will be apprehended and handed a prison sentence if caught.

Types of Cameroon Visa

Types of Visa Processing Time Duration of Stay
Tourist visa 7-10 days 30
Business visa 7-10 days 90

General Requirements for Cameroon Visa

  • A passport with a validity of at least six (6) months.
  • 1 recent Passport Size Photograph, 7cm X 5cm or 5cm X 4cm (with the name of the applicant on the back).
  • An International Certificate of Vaccination against Yellow Fever. However, other vaccines and treatments for malaria are recommended.
  • A flight ticket or reservation with the passenger(s) name showing entry and return dates.
  • A letter of invitation or a certificate of accommodation by your host legalized by competent local Cameroonian administrative authority. 
  • Proof of means of subsistence: a signed copy of a bank statement indicating a minimum sum of 3000 dollars. 
  • Copy of marriage certificate or declaration of common-law union for persons who are married or in legal cohabitation.
  • Parental authorization for children (ages 0 to 14 ) signed in front of a notary or a commissioner of oath / legalized by administrative authorities, if done in Cameroon.
Cameroon Tourist visa Cameroon Business visa

Cameroon Tourist Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • The Cameroon Tourist Visa is issued to Algerian nationals who are willing to visit the country for tourist purposes such as sightseeing, holidays, leisure, and adventures.
  • The Visa is issued on Short-stay with the validity of 30 days at the cost of $93.00 for Single-entry Visa.
  • The Single entry visa is processed within 7 working days.
  • The Visa is also issued for Multiple entries with a validity of 90 days that costs $184.00.
  • The Multiple Entry Tourist Visa is processed within 10 business days.
  •  Algerian travellers on the Camerounian Tourist Visa are expected to leave the country at or before the expiration of their stay in the country.
  •  The holder of the visa will not be liable to any form of employment whether paid or unpaid. 
  • A holder of this visa is with the purpose of staying in the country for a short period and are not expected to stay afterwards.
  • Since the Cameroon Tourist Visa is usually processed within 7-10 business days for both Single and Multiple entry, delay may occur due to insufficient filling of the application form or as a result of invalid information.
  • The Visa will not be issued to people carrying contagious diseases such as tuberculosis or any other airborne diseases.

Cameroon Business Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • The Business Visa is issued to Algerian nationals who are looking forward to conducting business in the country such as attending business meetings, conferences, and seminars.
  • The Business Visa is processed within 7-10 working days to Algerian nationals who are traveling to the country for business purposes only.
  • The Business Visa is of Single and Multiple entry types.
  • The Single entry visa is processed within 8 business days while Multiple-entry Visa is processed within 10 business days.
  • The Single entry visa is of two types which are Expedited and Standard single entry.
  • The Expedited Single Entry Visa is charged $93.00 the same amount with Standard Single Entry Visa.
  • While the Multiple entry visa is also Expedited and Standard Multiple-entry Visa.
  • Both Expedited and Standard Multiple-entry visa for Algerian national who are applying for either of the visa cost $184.00 Consulate's price.
  • The Algerian nationals are to know that the validity of Multiple entry both Standard and Expedited visa is 90 6months.
  • Once this Business visa is issued to Algerian national, its recipient must enter Cameroon within ninety (90) days of the date of issuance.
  • The granted visa will start counting, or will be valid for the duration (up to 30 days, 3 months, or 6 months) printed in the traveler’s passport as of the date of entry in Cameroon.
  • After 90 days, a visa becomes void if it has not been used within that timeframe.
  • Travelers finding themselves with a void visa and desiring to travel to Cameroon at a later time have to submit a whole new visa application including all the required documentation.
  • For Multiple-entry visas, a traveler is allowed to re-enter, after exiting Cameroon the first time, only during the validity period remaining on the visa.

Cameroon Visa Fees

Visa Type

Sub Types

Visa Fees

Tourist visa

93.00 (USD)

Business visa

93.00 (USD)

Cameroon Visa Application Centres & Embassies in Algeria

Location

Address

Algiers

5, Rue J. Aprement El Biar Algiers Algeria

ambacamalger@yahoo.fr

(+213) 21 78 81 95 (+213) 21 92 11 24

Frequently Asked Questions

Was Cameroon once part of Nigeria?

Yes. Northern Cameroons was once part of Nigeria popularly known as the Sardauna Province of Northern Nigeria on 31 May 1961, while Southern Cameroons became West Cameroon, a constituent state of the Federal Republic of Cameroon, later that year on 1st October 1961.

Does Cameroon have stable electricity?

Due to underdevelopment, only 30 per cent of the population is connected to the electricity grid. More than 70 per cent of Cameroon's current energy supply comes from traditional biomass fuels and the potential of huge gas reserves remain to be explored.

How many languages are spoken in Cameroon?

Cameroon is home to nearly 250 languages. These include 55 Afro-Asiatic languages, two Nilo-Saharan languages, four Ubangian languages, and 169 Niger-Congo languages. This latter group comprises one Senegambian language (Fulfulde), 28 Adamawa languages, and 142 Benue–Congo languages (130 of which are Bantu languages).