What documents does a China citizen need for a Cameroon visa?

- Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond the intended stay - Completed online e-Visa application with a scanned passport bio page - Digital passport photo, 35x45mm, white background, uploaded during the application - Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or invitation letter) - Return or onward flight ticket - Proof of sufficient funds (bank statement) for the duration of stay - Yellow fever vaccination certificate (mandatory for entry) - Biometrics: fingerprints taken on arrival at the airport, not during the online application - Travel health insurance: recommended, not mandatory

What types of visas can China citizens get for Cameroon?

- Tourist e-Visa: single entry, up to 90 days, fee approximately USD 90 (XAF ~55,000) - Business e-Visa: single entry, up to 90 days, requires an invitation letter from a Cameroonian company, fee approximately USD 90 - Multiple-entry visa: available only through a Cameroonian embassy/consulate, not via the e-Visa portal

How do China citizens apply for a Cameroon visa?

- Apply at least 5-7 working days before travel via the official portal (prc.cm) - Steps: create an account, fill in personal and trip details, upload passport scan and photo, pay the fee online by card, submit - Fee: approximately USD 90 (or XAF equivalent), payable by international credit/debit card - Processing time: typically 3-5 working days - Approval arrives as a PDF e-Visa authorization by email; print it and present it with your passport at check-in and on arrival

How much does a Cameroon visa cost for China citizens?

- E-Visa fee: approximately USD 90 (XAF ~55,000) - No separate VFS/BLS fee since applications go directly through the government portal - Total cost estimate: USD 90-100 - Standard processing time: 3-5 working days - No official express option; apply well ahead of travel dates

What should China citizens know before traveling to Cameroon?

- Apply online at least a week in advance, as the portal can be slow during peak travel seasons - Common rejection reason: photos that don't meet the 35x45mm white-background spec, or an illegible passport scan - Bring both a printed and a digital copy of the e-Visa approval - Carry your yellow fever certificate separately from your passport, as it is checked on arrival - Extensions are handled by the Délégation Générale à la Sûreté Nationale in Yaoundé or Douala before the 90-day validity expires

Cameroon Visa for China Citizens 2026

e-Visa / eTA

Chinese citizens must obtain an e-Visa before traveling to Cameroon, valid for a single entry of up to 90 days, with a processing fee of roughly USD 90.

Guide last updated October 3, 2026. Always verify with official sources before travel.

What you need

Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond the intended stay
Completed online e-Visa application with a scanned passport bio page
Digital passport photo, 35x45mm, white background, uploaded during the application
Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or invitation letter)
Return or onward flight ticket
Proof of sufficient funds (bank statement) for the duration of stay
Yellow fever vaccination certificate (mandatory for entry)
Biometrics: fingerprints taken on arrival at the airport, not during the online application
Travel health insurance: recommended, not mandatory

Visa types

Tourist e-Visa: single entry, up to 90 days, fee approximately USD 90 (XAF ~55,000)
Business e-Visa: single entry, up to 90 days, requires an invitation letter from a Cameroonian company, fee approximately USD 90
Multiple-entry visa: available only through a Cameroonian embassy/consulate, not via the e-Visa portal

How to apply online

Apply at least 5-7 working days before travel via the official portal (prc.cm)
Steps: create an account, fill in personal and trip details, upload passport scan and photo, pay the fee online by card, submit
Fee: approximately USD 90 (or XAF equivalent), payable by international credit/debit card
Processing time: typically 3-5 working days
Approval arrives as a PDF e-Visa authorization by email; print it and present it with your passport at check-in and on arrival

Fees & processing time

E-Visa fee: approximately USD 90 (XAF ~55,000)
No separate VFS/BLS fee since applications go directly through the government portal
Total cost estimate: USD 90-100
Standard processing time: 3-5 working days
No official express option; apply well ahead of travel dates

Tips for China travelers

Apply online at least a week in advance, as the portal can be slow during peak travel seasons
Common rejection reason: photos that don't meet the 35x45mm white-background spec, or an illegible passport scan
Bring both a printed and a digital copy of the e-Visa approval
Carry your yellow fever certificate separately from your passport, as it is checked on arrival
Extensions are handled by the Délégation Générale à la Sûreté Nationale in Yaoundé or Douala before the 90-day validity expires

Official links & resources

Always confirm requirements with government or embassy sources before applying.

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