Do Indians need a visa for Cameroon?
Indian passport holders need a visa for Cameroon. Applications are made online through the official e-visa portal, evisacam.cm. An ordinary short-stay visa costs XAF 100,000 and is decided within 72 working hours.
Cameroon visa options for Indians
| Option | Who it is for | Stay and validity | Official fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay visa (ordinary) | Tourism, business and family visits | Validity of up to 6 months | XAF 100,000 |
| Short-stay visa (express) | The same purposes, decided within 24 working hours | Validity of up to 6 months | XAF 150,000 |
| Long-stay visa | Work, study and other long stays | Validity of 6 to 12 months | XAF 200,000 |
| Transit visa | Passing through Cameroon | Up to 4 days, or longer on a paid transit visa | Free for up to 4 days; XAF 100,000 for longer transit |
Cameroon visa fees
| Option | Official fee |
|---|---|
| Short-stay visa (ordinary) | XAF 100,000 |
| Short-stay visa (express) | XAF 150,000 |
| Long-stay visa | XAF 200,000 |
| Transit visa | Free for up to 4 days; XAF 100,000 for longer transit |
Fees are in Central African CFA francs (XAF), as listed by the Embassy of Cameroon in Japan for the e-visa system. They are paid online by card or electronic payment and are not refunded if the visa is refused or the application is cancelled.
Documents required
The official source lists these documents:
- Passport valid for at least 6 months (copy of the information page)
- Return flight ticket
- International certificate of vaccination showing yellow fever vaccination
- Proof of the purpose of your trip
- Accommodation certificate or hotel reservation
- Letter from your employer
- Documents must be scanned; photographed documents and screenshots are not accepted
How to apply
Create an account on the official portal, evisacam.cm, complete the form and upload your documents.
Pay the visa fee online. The application only becomes effective once the fee is paid.
Wait for the decision: 72 working hours for ordinary processing, 24 for express.
Download the visa authorisation, which carries a QR code, when it is emailed to you.
Complete biometric enrolment: either at a Cameroonian diplomatic mission, where the visa sticker is placed in your passport, or on arrival at the border with your printed authorisation.
Processing time
Within 72 hours on working days; express applications are decided within 24 hours on working days.
Frequently asked questions
Indian passport holders need a visa for Cameroon. Applications are made online through the official e-visa portal, evisacam.cm. An ordinary short-stay visa costs XAF 100,000 and is decided within 72 working hours.
Short-stay visa (ordinary): XAF 100,000. Short-stay visa (express): XAF 150,000. Long-stay visa: XAF 200,000. Transit visa: Free for up to 4 days; XAF 100,000 for longer transit. Fees are in Central African CFA francs (XAF), as listed by the Embassy of Cameroon in Japan for the e-visa system. They are paid online by card or electronic payment and are not refunded if the visa is refused or the application is cancelled.
Within 72 hours on working days; express applications are decided within 24 hours on working days.
Create an account on the official portal, evisacam.cm, complete the form and upload your documents. Pay the visa fee online. The application only becomes effective once the fee is paid. Wait for the decision: 72 working hours for ordinary processing, 24 for express. Download the visa authorisation, which carries a QR code, when it is emailed to you. Complete biometric enrolment: either at a Cameroonian diplomatic mission, where the visa sticker is placed in your passport, or on arrival at the border with your printed authorisation.
From the official sources listed at the end of this page, checked on 6 October 2026. Visa rules and fees change, so confirm them on the official site before you apply.
Official sources
The visa facts on this page come from these official pages, checked on 6 October 2026. Rules and fees can change, so confirm them before you apply.