Cameroon visa requirements for Singaporeans

Travel and visa requirements

Basic Travel Requirements for Singaporeans visiting Cameroon

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

  • A Singaporean passport valid for at least 6 months from the intended arrival date and must have 2 blank pages for visa stamp.
  • Duly completed and signed visa application form.
  • If the applicant is a minor, the parents/legal guardians have to sign the form.
  • Passport-size photographs (2' x 2') taken in white background.
  • Travel document.
  • Proof of financial support.
  • Proof of accommodation.
  • Copy of return flight ticket.
  • Documentation showing applicant’s ties to home country, e.g. verification from applicant’s employer.
  • Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.
  • Copy of travel itinerary.

Cameroon Visa for Singaporeans

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 business days 90 days
Business visa 10 business days 90 days

General Requirements for Cameroon Visa

  • A Singaporean passport valid for at least 6 months from the intended arrival date and must have 2 blank pages for visa stamp.
  • Duly completed and signed visa application form.
  • If the applicant is a minor, the parents/legal guardians have to sign the form.
  • Passport-size photographs (2' x 2') taken in white background.
  • Travel document.
  • Proof of financial support.
  • Proof of accommodation.
  • Copy of return flight ticket.
  • Documentation showing applicant’s ties to home country, e.g. verification from applicant’s employer.
  • Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.
  • Copy of travel itinerary.
Cameroon Tourist visa Cameroon Business visa

Cameroon Tourist Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • The Cameroonian tourist visa is available to Singaporeans traveling to Cameroon for tourism and visitation purposes.
  • An International Certificate of Vaccination against yellow fever is required.
  • A flight ticket or reservation with the passenger(s) name showing entry and  return dates must be provided.
  • A letter of invitation or a certificate of accommodation by your host legalized by competent local Cameroonian administrative authority must be provided. The letter of invitation should serve as a guarantee for the accommodation of the applicant and/or the care of the applicant during his stay.
  • Foreign travelers are required to be fingerprinted on arrival. Admission will be refused to those travelers that refuse to comply.
  • Proof of means of subsistence must be provided. This must come in form of a signed copy of a bank statement indicating a minimum sum of 3000 dollars. However, Cameroonians of origin who have completed the declaration in honor form are exempted from presenting this document. 
  • A copy of marriage certificate or declaration of common-law union (for persons who are married or in legal cohabitation) must be provided.
  • 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 is required.
  • While there are no official restrictions, travelers are required to make a declaration when they are exiting with XAF 3,000,000 or more.
  • Cameroon's military authorities restrict access to the Bakassi Peninsula. Travelers should avoid this area.
  • Travelers are required to avoid all travel to the Far North Region, which includes the regional capital cities of Maroua and the Lake Chad region.
  • Travelers are advised to use cellular phones, as other telephone service is unreliable and landlines are nearly non-existent. 

  • The Central African franc (XAF) is the official currency of Cameroon, but U.S. dollars and Euros are accepted in urban areas. However, Cameroon is primarily a cash economy.

Cameroon Business Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • The Cameroonian business visa is issued to Singaporeans with the intention of conducting business in the country.
  • The business visa is of two types:
    • The single-entry visa -- this visa is processed within 8 business days.
    • Multiple-entry visa -- this visa is processed within 10 business days.
  • The single-entry visa is of two types: the Expedited and Standard single-entry.
  • Once the business visa is issued to the applicant, 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 into Cameroon.
  • After 90 days, a visa becomes void if it has not been used within that time-frame.
  • 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.
  • A letter from your employer in Singapore stating your job position and the terms of the applicant’s employment contract is required. The duration and the purpose of the applicant’s visit should be stated in the letter.
  • An official letter of invitation written on the company’s letterhead stating the duration and the purpose of the applicant’s visit should be provided. The letter should be signed by an authorized signatory in the company.
  • Certificate of Business Registration of the company you are meeting with in Cameroon must be provided.
  • If the responsibility of the applicant’s finances will be taken up by the host company or the applicant’s employer, it should be stated in the business letter.

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 Singapore

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Cameroon Guinea currently does not maintain an embassy in Singapore

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Frequently Asked Questions

What religion is practiced in Cameroon?

Christianity, Islam and Traditionalist are the three main religions in Cameroon. Christian churches and Muslim centers of various denominations operate freely throughout Cameroon while the traditionalists operate in their shrines and temples which are also becoming popular today.

What does the word Cameroon mean?

Cameroon is called Cameroun in French, Kamerun in German, Camarões in Portuguese, and Cameroon in English. The country's name derives from camarões, meaning 'shrimps',

What is Cameroon famous for?

Cameroon has soil rich of minerals and enriched by natural resources like oil, timber, hydroelectric power, natural gas, cobalt, nickel, iron ore and uranium. Cameroon is famous for producing coffee, cocoa, cotton, bananas and oilseeds.

What is the time zone difference from Singapore to Cameroon?

Singapore is seven hours ahead of Cameroon.