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Short-Stay eVisa

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Online Cameroon visa route for short stays, with ordinary and express options valid up to six months and issued through MINREX/eVisaCam pre-enrolment.

No sponsorship requiredDoes not lead to permanent residencyUp to six months for the short-stay visa, according to the MINREX eVisa page.In flux
Processing time
MINREX says processing takes 72 hours after pre-enrolment for ordinary processing and 24 hours for express processing.
Government fees
MINREX lists 100,000 FCFA for ordinary short-stay eVisa and 150,000 FCFA for express short-stay eVisa.
Typical duration
Up to six months for the short-stay visa, according to the MINREX eVisa page.
Sponsorship required
No
Leads to permanent residency
No
Reviewed Ministry of External Relations of Cameroon (MINREX) ↗

In short

As of 25 July 2026, the Short-Stay eVisa for Republic of Cameroon is an unsponsored Cameroon immigration route. Sources: official Republic of Cameroon government pages, reviewed 25 July 2026.

Cite this: https://visaatlas.org/visas/cameroon/short-stay-evisa#answer

What is the Short-Stay eVisa in Republic of Cameroon?

Short-Stay eVisa is an unsponsored Cameroon route. Indicative government fees are MINREX lists 100,000 FCFA for ordinary short-stay eVisa and 150,000 FCFA for express short-stay eVisa; indicative processing time is MINREX says processing takes 72 hours after pre-enrolment for ordinary processing and 24 hours for express processing; typical duration is Up to six months for the short-stay visa, according to the MINREX eVisa page. This route does not lead to permanent residence.

Verified against Ministry of External Relations of Cameroon (MINREX) on 28 June 2026.

Overview

MINREX explains that Cameroon entry visas are now requested through online pre-enrolment on evisacam.cm. Applicants need internet access, a valid passport, a Visa or Mastercard bank card and separate scans of visa supporting documents. The short-stay visa can be issued for multiple entries and for a duration up to six months. After online filing and payment, the competent diplomatic mission or consular post processes the request; people in remote or non-covered zones may receive an online authorisation with a QR code, while applicants near the competent post are called for biometric enrolment. The final visa is placed either at the entry border post for holders of the online authorisation or at the competent diplomatic or consular post.

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Eligibility

Typical criteria

Common blockers

Typical evidence

Application pathway

  1. Check the route fit

    Open the official MINREX/eVisaCam portal and create or access an account.

  2. Build the evidence pack

    Start a new visa request, complete the mandatory fields and upload the supporting documents.

  3. Submit through the official channel

    Review the information, finalise the request and pay online.

  4. After approval

    Follow the QR-code authorisation or biometric-enrolment instruction, then receive visa placement at the border or competent post.

After approval: prepare for your next step

For Short-Stay eVisa, use the actual decision and the issuing authority’s instructions to establish what has been granted. A successful application, permission to enter, permission to work and a residence document are not interchangeable.

  1. 1. Check the decision. Confirm the name, passport, status granted, start date and any next action. Resolve an error with the authority before relying on the document for travel or employment.
  2. 2. Establish the travel step. Read any entry window, activation, collection or in-country registration instruction. For an extension or change of status, do not assume leaving the country is required or safe while a further step remains pending.
  3. 3. Confirm what you may do. Check whether employment, self-employment, remote work or study is permitted under the status granted. Do not infer unrestricted work rights from the absence of an employer sponsor.
  4. 4. Organise the household. Check each accompanying person’s permission separately, then arrange healthcare, accommodation, access to money and the relevant local registrations. A tax number or bank account does not by itself prove a right to work.
  5. 5. Keep the ongoing conditions visible. Record the actual expiry, renewal process, permitted absences and any duty to report changes. An initial grant does not automatically establish permanent residence or citizenship.
Official Short-Stay eVisa instructionsBuild my moving plan for this routeMoving to Cameroon

Plan the practical side of your stay

Once you have checked the official route, you can prepare for day-to-day life in Cameroon. These optional services are separate from the application and do not establish visa eligibility.

Official application links

Where to actually go next

Government links only

These are the official pages to use for this route. Open them before preparing documents: the forms, fees, appointment systems, and sponsor steps can change without warning.

  1. Official guidanceApplicant
    Read the MINREX eVisa procedure ↗

    Use this official Cameroon source to confirm the current requirements, filing channel and evidence for read the minrex evisa procedure.

    Ministry of External Relations of Cameroon (MINREX) · verified

  2. Official portalApplicant
    Start or manage the eVisaCam request ↗

    Use this official Cameroon source to confirm the current requirements, filing channel and evidence for start or manage the evisacam request.

    Republic of Cameroon eVisa portal · verified

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Frequently asked questions

How long can a Cameroon short-stay eVisa be valid?+

MINREX says the short-stay entry visa duration now runs up to six months.

How much does the short-stay eVisa cost?+

MINREX lists 100,000 FCFA for ordinary short-stay processing and 150,000 FCFA for express processing.

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How we verified this

We check every figure on this page against the primary government source, record the date it was last checked, and re-check it on a regular schedule. Rules change, so always confirm time-sensitive details with the official source before you rely on them. Visa Atlas is an information-only publication and does not give legal advice.

Primary source: Ministry of External Relations of Cameroon (MINREX)

Last checked: 28 June 2026

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