How to get a Cameroon visa from South Africa

• You can apply for this visa type if your intention of visiting the country is for the purpose of recreation or relaxation.
• You can also spend time with friends and relatives with this type of visa.
• Both parents must sign the visa application form of a minor.
• Applicants with yellow fever will not be granted entry into the country.
• If you will be staying with a relative or friend, a letter of invitation from your host is required.
• The address of your host should be clearly stated in the letter.
• If you are going for tourism, proof of accommodation is required.
• The visa expires after 6 months.
• You are not allowed to take up work while in the country.

• This is for those who are interested in fostering a business relationship with any company in Cameroon.
• Those who have a business relationship with companies in Cameroon can also visit the country to maintain these relationships.
• You have the freewill to attend meetings with your partners in the country.
• Contracts can also be signed during your time here.
• You are not allowed to take up paid work with this visa type.
• This visa ceases to be valid after 6 months.
• A letter of invitation from the company should be tendered. The letter should be certified by the Cameroon immigration.

• This is for diplomats who are on a mission in the country.
• The applicant should have a diplomatic, official or service passport with a validity of 6 months.
• A letter from the department of Foreign Affairs should be presented.
• You should have a South African national identity card.
• The diplomatic visa comes at no cost at all.
• Visas will not be granted to applicants with yellow fever.
• This visa type expires after 6 months.

• This is for students who have been granted admission into a school in Cameroon.
• Applicants should possess the letter of admission from the school in the country.
• If the applicant is below the age of 18, both parents must sign the application form.
• Proof of accommodation is also required.
• Proof of vaccination against yellow fever.
• Students are not allowed to work while studying in the country.
• You will need a work permit if you want to do any form of work.

• This is for people who are simply passing by the country to their destination.
• Applicants may need to board a connecting flight from the airport in Cameroon or join a ship going to their destination country.
• You will need to present your visa for your destination country during the visa application process.
• The application form of minors should be signed by both parents.
• You should make sure you have proof of vaccination against yellow fever.
• Hotel accommodation for your stay in Cameroon.
• The visa is valid for 5 days.
• You are not allowed to tour the country during your stay in the country.

It takes about 3 working days for your visa to be processed.

No, the money paid for visa application is non-refundable.