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

- Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond the intended stay, with 2 blank pages - Digital passport-style photo, recent, white background, uploaded during the online application - Scanned copy of the passport bio page - Confirmed return/onward flight ticket - Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or invitation letter if visiting a host) - Yellow fever vaccination certificate (mandatory - Cameroon requires this for all arriving travelers) - Biometrics: fingerprints and photo taken on arrival at the port of entry, not during the online application - Travel health insurance: recommended

What types of visas can Kenya citizens get for Cameroon?

- Short-stay tourist e-Visa: single entry, valid for use within 90 days of issue, max stay 90 days, fee approx. 50,000 XAF (about USD 85) - Business e-Visa: single or multiple entry, same 90-day validity window, requires an invitation letter from a Cameroonian company, fee approx. 50,000-75,000 XAF depending on entries - Multiple-entry e-Visa: available for frequent business travelers, valid up to 6 months, higher fee (~75,000-100,000 XAF)

How do Kenya citizens apply for a Cameroon visa?

- Apply through the official Cameroon e-Visa portal linked from prc.cm; create an account, complete the form and upload required documents - Pay the fee online by debit/credit card in local currency equivalent (approx. USD 85 for the tourist e-Visa) - Standard processing time is about 72 hours (3 working days); allow up to 5 working days during busy periods - Approval is sent by email as a PDF - print it and present it with your passport at check-in and on arrival, where biometrics are captured

How much does a Cameroon visa cost for Kenya citizens?

- Tourist e-Visa fee: approx. 50,000 XAF (~USD 85), paid online by card - Business e-Visa fee: approx. 50,000-100,000 XAF (~USD 85-170) depending on single/multiple entry - No separate VFS/BLS service fee - the portal is run directly by the Cameroonian government - Standard processing: 72 hours; there is no official express option, so apply at least a week before travel

What should Kenya citizens know before traveling to Cameroon?

- Book the yellow fever vaccination well in advance - missing this certificate is one of the most common reasons Kenyan travelers are denied boarding by airlines - Double-check the spelling of your name and passport number on the e-Visa application, since mismatches cause delays at the border - Keep both a printed and digital copy of the e-Visa approval and the yellow fever certificate - Extensions of stay must be arranged with the Delegation Générale à la Sûreté Nationale in Yaoundé or Douala before the visa expires - There is no Cameroonian embassy in Nairobi, so the e-Visa route is the practical option for most Kenyan travelers

Cameroon Visa for Kenya Citizens 2026

e-Visa / eTA

Kenyan citizens need a Cameroon e-Visa, applied for online before travel through the Ministry of External Relations portal; single-entry tourist e-Visa costs around USD 85 (50,000 XAF) with processing of about 72 hours.

Guide last updated September 24, 2026. Always verify with official sources before travel.

What you need

Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond the intended stay, with 2 blank pages
Digital passport-style photo, recent, white background, uploaded during the online application
Scanned copy of the passport bio page
Confirmed return/onward flight ticket
Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or invitation letter if visiting a host)
Yellow fever vaccination certificate (mandatory - Cameroon requires this for all arriving travelers)
Biometrics: fingerprints and photo taken on arrival at the port of entry, not during the online application
Travel health insurance: recommended

Visa types

Short-stay tourist e-Visa: single entry, valid for use within 90 days of issue, max stay 90 days, fee approx. 50,000 XAF (about USD 85)
Business e-Visa: single or multiple entry, same 90-day validity window, requires an invitation letter from a Cameroonian company, fee approx. 50,000-75,000 XAF depending on entries
Multiple-entry e-Visa: available for frequent business travelers, valid up to 6 months, higher fee (~75,000-100,000 XAF)

How to apply online

Apply through the official Cameroon e-Visa portal linked from prc.cm; create an account, complete the form and upload required documents
Pay the fee online by debit/credit card in local currency equivalent (approx. USD 85 for the tourist e-Visa)
Standard processing time is about 72 hours (3 working days); allow up to 5 working days during busy periods
Approval is sent by email as a PDF - print it and present it with your passport at check-in and on arrival, where biometrics are captured

Fees & processing time

Tourist e-Visa fee: approx. 50,000 XAF (~USD 85), paid online by card
Business e-Visa fee: approx. 50,000-100,000 XAF (~USD 85-170) depending on single/multiple entry
No separate VFS/BLS service fee - the portal is run directly by the Cameroonian government
Standard processing: 72 hours; there is no official express option, so apply at least a week before travel

Tips for Kenya travelers

Book the yellow fever vaccination well in advance - missing this certificate is one of the most common reasons Kenyan travelers are denied boarding by airlines
Double-check the spelling of your name and passport number on the e-Visa application, since mismatches cause delays at the border
Keep both a printed and digital copy of the e-Visa approval and the yellow fever certificate
Extensions of stay must be arranged with the Delegation Générale à la Sûreté Nationale in Yaoundé or Douala before the visa expires
There is no Cameroonian embassy in Nairobi, so the e-Visa route is the practical option for most Kenyan travelers

Official links & resources

Always confirm requirements with government or embassy sources before applying.

This guide is for information only. Visa policies change without notice. Travel Visa Stack is not an immigration authority. Always verify with official government or embassy sources before making travel plans.