Cameroon visa requirements for Ugandans

Travel and visa requirements

Basic Travel Requirements for Ugandans visiting Cameroon

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

  • An Ugandan 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 Ugandans

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 6 days 90 days
Business visa 6 days 90 days

General Requirements for Cameroon Visa

  • An Ugandan 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

  • Ugandans traveling to Cameroon for tourism purposes can apply for the Cameroonian tourist visa. 
  • This visa is valid for a period of up to 90 days.
  • An International Certificate of Vaccination against yellow fever is required during the visa application. Other vaccines and treatments for malaria are also recommended.
  • For visits longer than four weeks, proof of polio vaccination must be presented.
  • A letter of invitation from your host in Cameroon is needed. Without this invitation, the traveler must be ready to provide proof of a confirmed hotel reservation in Cameroon.
  • While Cameroon has no official currency restrictions, travelers are required to make a declaration when they are exiting the country with amounts of up to  XAF 3,000,000 or more.
  • Applicants are required to provide proof of a means of subsistence while in Cameroon. This could be in the form of a signed copy of a bank statement indicating a minimum sum of 3000 dollars.
  • The Hilton and Mont Febe hotels offer a shuttle service from Yaoundé-Nsimalen Airport to downtown Yaoundé. You might want to take advantage of this service during your trip.
  • While in Cameroon, you can report crimes to the local police by simply dialing 117.
  •  In Cameroon, it is illegal to take pictures of government buildings, military installations, and other public facilities, many of which are unmarked. You could be fined, have your photographic equipment confiscated, or be detained or arrested. Also, do not take photos of people without their permission.
  • Consensual same-sex sexual activity is illegal in Cameroon and punishable by a prison sentence of six months to five years and a fine ranging from XAF 20,000 to 200,000 ($35-$353).
  • The Central African franc (XAF) is the official currency of Cameroon, but U.S. dollars and euros are accepted in urban areas. Cameroon is primarily a cash economy. Due to the potential for fraud and other criminal activity, avoid using credit cards and be cautious when using ATMs.
  • Exchange currencies only at reputable banks. Money transfer services are found throughout the country.

Cameroon Business Visa Eligibility & Requirements

    • The Cameroonian business visa is issued to Ugandans 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.

    Cameroon Visa Fees

    Visa Type

    Sub Types

    Visa Fees

    Tourist visa

    86.50 (USD)

    Business visa

    86.50 (USD)

    Cameroon Visa Application Centres & Embassies in Uganda

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    Cameroon currently does not maintain an embassy in Uganda. Citizens of Uganda are advised to use embassies/consulates in their neighboring countries for their applications.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    How large is Cameroon?

    Cameroon is the 55th largest country in the world by population (23,439,189, based on estimates published by the United Nations).

    What is Cameroon known for?

    Cameroon is famous for producing coffee, cocoa, cotton, bananas, and oilseeds. Cameroon has 7 national parks and Waza National Park is its most famous one with numerous elephants, lion, giraffe, antelope, antelope, and birdlife and has some of the richest flora and fauna found in Africa.

    Is Cameroon dangerous?

    Like many of its neighbors, crime is a serious problem throughout Cameroon. Travelers to Cameroon are advised to be cautious.

    What are the citizens of Cameroon called?

    A person from Cameroon is referred to as a Cameroonian.

    How do I get a visa from Uganda to Cameroon?
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    Achilles Kiwanuka

    1 year ago

    I am travelling from Uganda to cameroon to attend a workshop what type of visa do I need.

    What should I do to get a Visa for going to Cameroon??
    Achilles Kiwanuka

    1 year ago

    I am travelling from Uganda to cameroon to attend a workshop what type of visa do I need.

    I am travelling to Cameroon on the invitation to a 3-day workshop organized by the AO alliance. my travel and accommodation are taken care of. I want to be accompanied by my wife and would like to get a visa for her. how do I go about it??