How to get a Cameroon visa from Egypt

• This visa is issued to foreigners who have the intention of visiting Cameroon for the purpose of leisure and tourism.
• Foreigners are in the country to visit their friends and relatives are also eligible to apply for this visa.
• All applicants visiting their friends or relatives are required to provide a letter of invitation from their host. The letter must state valid contact information of the host.
• Tourists are allowed to participate in festivals and events while they are in the country.
• Applicants who are employed should provide a letter from their employer. The letter should be printed on the company’s letterhead and must state the duration and purpose of the applicant’s visit.
• Minors should present the original copy of their birth certificate. If they are traveling with one or none of their parents, a letter of consent signed by both the minor’s parents should be provided.
• A copy of the International Certificate of Vaccination against yellow fever should be submitted during the visa application.
• Applicants of this visa type are advised to receive vaccines and treatment for malaria.
• During your time in the country, you are not allowed to take up paid or unpaid employment.
• You can apply for the single-entry visa which is valid for three months or multiple-entry visa which is valid for six months.

• This visa is issued to foreigners traveling to Cameroon for business purposes.
• During your time in the country, you are free to negotiate and sign business contracts with your partners.
• Holders of this visa can attend trade fairs, conferences, and business seminars relating to their profession.
• A letter from the Cameroon based company the applicant will be meeting with guaranteeing stay and stating the reason for the visit should be provided.
• If the applicant is employed, a letter from the applicant’s employer in Egypt is required. The letter must state confirmation of leave and must also state the job position and salary level of the applicant.
• Proof of previous business dealings between the applicant’s company and the inviting company should be provided, if any.
• You are required to present an International Certificate of Vaccination against yellow fever during the visa application process.
• Foreign nationals are not allowed to be gainfully employed while they are in the country.
• This visa may be extended by applications to the Cameroon Immigration Service before the expiration of this visa.
• Proof of payment of visa application fee is required.

• This visa type is for foreigners who enrolled and have been accepted into an academic institution in the country.
• A letter of acceptance from the institution the applicant intends to study is required. The letter should be printed on the company’s letterhead and must state the course the applicant has been offered and the duration of the study.
• Holders of this visa are allowed to work for up to 20 hours while school is in session as long as it does not affect the applicant’s study.
• Minors applying for this visa should ensure they are in possession of their original birth certificate which carries both names of their parents.
• If the minor will be traveling with one or none of his/her parents, a notarized consent signed by both parents of the minor is required.
• All applicants should ensure they are in possession of the International Certificate of Vaccination against yellow fever.
• An extension to this visa can be granted on application to the Cameroon Immigration Service before this visa expires.
• Foreigners are advised to receive vaccination for malaria.
• Proof of payment of visa application fee is required.

• This visa is issued to foreigners who have been employed by a company in Cameroon.
• Before initiating the visa application process, applicants should confirm their employment status from their employer in Cameroon.
• A letter of acceptance from the institution that the applicant has been accepted into is required. The letter must be printed on the institution's letterhead and must state the course the applicant is to study.
• Applicants are required to present a copy of their Curriculum Vitae or Resume during visa application.
• Proof that there was no citizen of Cameroon qualified enough to take up the job the applicant has been offered is required.
• Holders of this visa are not allowed to take up permanent residence in the country.
• This visa will not be issued to foreigners who do not have the right qualification that matches the job they have been offered.
• International Certificate of Vaccination against yellow fever is required.

• This visa is issued to foreign nationals who have been the intention of transiting through Cameroon to their destination country.
• Traveling from Egypt to Cameroon and from Cameroon back to Egypt cannot be regarded as transit.
• Flight ticket to the applicant’s destination country should be provided.
• A valid entry visa to the destination country is required.
• Holders of this visa are not allowed to study or work during their time in the country.
• Applicants of this visa are required to present the International Certificate for Vaccination against yellow fever.
• You are expected to leave the country on or before this visa expires.
• Receipt of payment of visa application fee is required.

The major religions practiced by Cameroonians are Christianity, Islam, and Traditionalist.