Cameroon visa requirements for Ghanaians

Travel and visa requirements

Basic Travel Requirements for Ghanaians visiting Cameroon

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

  • A valid passport/travel ID
  • Proof of financial resources to support you during your stay
  • Proof of accommodation (or at least proof of sufficient finances to cover accommodation costs)
  • Two current passport-sized photos
  • Medical/travel insurance
  • Travel itinerary
  • Letter of acceptance from university or place of study - for students
  • A bank receipt to prove payment of processing fee
  • Some embassies/consulates may also request a criminal record certificate.

Cameroon Visa for Ghanaians

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 10 days 90 days
Business visa 10 days 90 days

General Requirements for Cameroon Visa

  • A valid passport/travel ID
  • Proof of financial resources to support you during your stay
  • Proof of accommodation (or at least proof of sufficient finances to cover accommodation costs)
  • Two current passport-sized photos
  • Medical/travel insurance
  • Travel itinerary
  • Letter of acceptance from university or place of study - for students
  • A bank receipt to prove payment of processing fee
  • Some embassies/consulates may also request a criminal record certificate.
Cameroon Tourist visa Cameroon Business visa

Cameroon Tourist Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • This is the type of visa issued to persons who intend to visit Cameroon for tourism purposes.
  • You can also visit family and friends while on this visa.
  •  During the visa application, you will need to provide proof of sufficient funds to last the duration of your stay.
  • The passport you are using must have at least two blank pages.
  • You will need to submit an invitation letter from your host in Cameroon.
  • This letter should clearly state the address and contact details of the host, as well as your relationship with them.
  • You are advised to exit the country before your visa expires.
  • This visa does not serve study purposes. You cannot be enrolled in any of the institutions of learning in the country.

Cameroon Business Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • This is type of visa issued to Ghanaians traveling to Cameroon for business purposes.
  • You may need to provide an invitation letter from the Cameroon company you will be visiting.
  • This letter will contain their detailed address, accompanied with the dates of your trip.
  • If are employed, you will have to present a certificate from your employer stating or allowing your business travel.
  • Your bank statement from the last 6 months is needed.
  • Self-employed people will submit proof of business registration.
  • You cannot be gainfully employed while you are in the country with this visa.
  • A document showing that you have the incentive of returning to your country is needed. This could be your child’s birth certificate or your original marriage certificate.

Cameroon Visa Fees

Visa Type

Sub Types

Visa Fees

Tourist visa

184.00 (USD)

Business visa

184.00 (USD)

Cameroon Visa Application Centres & Embassies in Ghana

Location

Address

Lagos

5 Elsie Femi Peatse Street, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria.

Email: cglagos@consulam-ng.org

Tel: (+234) 14 48 09 85

Frequently Asked Questions

What currency is used in Cameroon??
The CFA Franc is the official currency used in the Central African states including Cameroon.
How safe is Cameroon to travel to??

Cameroon is relatively safe. Unsafe roads, armed bandits and health issues are still a major issue.

Is Cameroon a poor country??
Cameroon is ranked 150th on the 2011 Human Development Index, and it is estimated that 48 percent of the population lives below the poverty line. Poverty in Cameroon is largely a rural phenomenon; 55 percent of the country's poor live in rural areas.
What is the capital of Cameroon??
Yaoundé.
Is there a Cameroon consulate in Ghana. Where is it located?
Vincent Chissey

3 years ago

Where can I locate Cameroon consulate in Accra

I would like to apply for a visa to visit your country I am from Ghana. Do I have to come over to Lagos before I can apply??
Derrick Anquanah Cudjoe

3 years ago

Hello, please can a Ghanaian passport holder get a Cameroon Visa in Liberia too or it is definitely a must to get it from Nigeria. A Ghanaian has been refused a Cameroonian visa by the Cameroonian embassy in Liberia, saying that it only issues visas for those in Liberia. Guinea and Cote D'ivoire

Derrick Anquanah Cudjoe

3 years ago

Hello, please can a Ghanaian passport holder get a Cameroon Visa in Liberia too or it is definitely a must to get it from Nigeria. A Ghanaian has been refused a Cameroonian visa by the Cameroonian embassy in Liberia, saying that it only issues visas for those in Liberia. Guinea and Cote D'ivoire

Derrick Anquanah Cudjoe

3 years ago

Hello, please can a Ghanaian passport holder get a Cameroon Visa in Liberia too or it is definitely a must to get it from Nigeria. A Ghanaian has been refused a Cameroonian visa by the Cameroonian embassy in Liberia, saying that it only issues visas for those in Liberia. Guinea and Cote D'ivoire

Derrick Anquanah Cudjoe

3 years ago

Hello, please can a Ghanaian passport holder get a Cameroon Visa in Liberia too or it is definitely a must to get it from Nigeria. A Ghanaian has been refused a Cameroonian visa by the Cameroonian embassy in Liberia, saying that it only issues visas for those in Liberia. Guinea and Cote D'ivoire

Derrick Anquanah Cudjoe

3 years ago

Hello, please can a Ghanaian passport holder get a Cameroon Visa in Liberia too or it is definitely a must to get it from Nigeria. A Ghanaian has been refused a Cameroonian visa by the Cameroonian embassy in Liberia, saying that it only issues visas for those in Liberia. Guinea and Cote D'ivoire

Derrick Anquanah Cudjoe

3 years ago

Hello, please can a Ghanaian passport holder get a Cameroon Visa in Liberia too or it is definitely a must to get it from Nigeria. A Ghanaian has been refused a Cameroonian visa by the Cameroonian embassy in Liberia, saying that it only issues visas for those in Liberia. Guinea and Cote D'ivoire

I am in Ghana and how can I get a Cameroonian visa for studies and the visa requirement that they may need??
Please how can get Visa to Cameroon from Ghana??
Ernest Brako

2 years ago

how can i get a visa to cameroon from Ghana for a visiting

Will I be able to apply for cameroun tourist visa at the Nigerian high commission in Ghana??
Please is there any possibility for visitors to receive visas at arrival in Cameroon from Ghana??
Where does travellers from Ghana to Cameroon obtain Visa?
Hi I am a french citizen living in Accra and planning to go to Cameroon in September. How do I apply for a visa knowing that there is no embassy in Ghana? How do I send my passport to Nigeria? Can I apply in Ivory coast instead? Thank you.?
I live in Accra Ghana. I am a Cameroonian born British citizen wishing to visit Cameroon. How do I get a Visa??
hi please does it mean i have to go to Nigeria to apply for a Cameroon visa if am from Ghana? since there is no Cameroonian embassy in my country. thanks?
I am in Ghana and wanna fly to Cameroon but there’s no place to apply for their visa?
Can a Ghanaian get a Cameroon visa on arrival at the airport??
after my e-mail under the visa application what do I do next??
I would want to know how to get a visa to Cameroon, to attend a meeting. what type of visa and how long will the processing take??
Please I wanted to apply for tourism visa Please are the requirements?
What is the approved fees for visa on arrival for Ghanaians travelling from Accra to Cameroon?