Visa Letter Information
Before applying for a Visa letter, ensure you qualify under one of the following categories:
- 1) Conference registrants (a registration is only completed after the payment is successfully processed);
- 2) Organizing committee members;
- 3) Invited guests and speakers;
- 4) Persons known to the committee members;
Please note that unqualified requests will not be granted.
Visa letter requests will only be considered after Registration opens – this is typically at Notification deadline. Revisit this page after you complete registration to download a fillable Visa letter template.
It is the responsibility of the participant to review his/her visa status and determine whether they need a visa or visa renewal for entering the country where the conference is hosted. Furthermore, it is up to the participant to pay any related fees, find out how to schedule an interview appointment and other instructions for the application process. For details that apply specifically to your country, please visit a website of the nearest Consulate or Embassy of the country hosting the event.
WHAT IS THE PROCEDURE FOR ISSUING CAMEROONIAN VISAS?
The new process for issuing Cameroonian ordinary visas shall include four phases:
- Online pre-enrolment: The applicant creates a user account on the platform, fills the online form then validates and submits it. They then receive a confirmation notification via mail or SMS. For holders of diplomatic and service passports, the application and submission of supporting documents shall be done as follows:
- In-person and hardcopy submission, at the Diplomatic Mission or Consular Post for applicants residing in the city of attachment;
- By email using the official mailing address of the Diplomatic Mission or Consular Post for applicants residing out of the city where a Diplomatic Mission or Consular Post is located;
- Online payment of visa fees: Using one of many payment options (credit card, electronic payment). The applicant receives a notification of proof of payment via email or SMS.
- Processing of the Application: The application is processed by the competent or closest Diplomatic Mission or Consular Post. For applicants in areas far-flung from Diplomatic Missions or those not covered by a diplomatic mission, an online visa issuance authorisation together with a QR Code closes this stage. For applicants residing in a city with a competent Mission, a notification is generated automatically and sent to them via mail or SMS to schedule an appointment to complete the biometric enrolment formality. Either procedure shall be completed within 72 following the online pre-enrolment. This deadline shall be 24 hours for express applications.
- Printing of the visa: It shall be done either at the Border Post of Entry for holders of the online visa issuance authorisation or, alternatively, at the competent Diplomatic Mission or Consular Post for applicants having completed their biometric enrolment at said Mission or Post. This phase is completed with the printing of the visa sticker on the applicant’s passport.
WHAT ARE THE DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR VISA APPLICATIONS PER VISA TYPE?
This is to help visa applicants know what supporting documents shall be required, depending on the type of visa they are applying for.
TRANSIT VISA
Supporting documents required to apply for a transit visa or an authorisation for the issuance of a transit visa online:
- A passport or any other travel document with a validity of at least six (6) months;
- A valid air ticket covering the full trip until the final destination or any other proof of continuation of the trip;
- A visa or authorisation of entry into the territory of final destination;
- An international vaccination certificate.
SHORT-STAY VISA
Supporting documents required to apply for a short-stay visa or for an online authorisation to issue a short-stay visa:
- A passport or any other travel document with a validity of at least six (6) months;
- A valid round-trip air ticket;
- International vaccination certificates;
- Evidence of the purpose of the visit, including adequate means of subsistence and accommodation;
- A certificate of accommodation issued by the person undertaking to host the visitor, with the signature of the mayor territorially competent or better still, a firm hotel reservation for the projected duration of stay;
- A mission warrant where applicable;
- A certificate of residence of the applicant;
- A document to evidence the profession of the applicant;
LONG-STAY VISA
Supporting documents required to apply for a long-stay visa or for an online authorisation to issue a long-stay visa:
- A passport or any other travel document with a validity of at least six (6) months;
- An air ticket or any other travel document valid for travel until final arrival in Cameroon;
- International vaccination certificates;
- A guarantee of repatriation;
- An attestation of registration or re-registration issued by the school authority where the applicant is a student;
- An authorisation of internship signed by a competent Authority for interns;
- An employment contract initialled by the Minister in charge of employment for foreigners desiring to carry out gainful employment in Cameroon;
- An authorisation to carry out a liberal profession or to promote an agricultural, pastoral, industrial, commercial, artistic or other activity, issued by the competent authority where such authorisation is required;
- A document to establish the marital link for the spouse, or filial link for minor dependent children;
- A certificate of residence of the applicant;
- A document to evidence the profession of the applicant;
DIPLOMATIC, SERVICE AND COURTESY VISAS
Documents required for diplomatic, service and courtesy visas are as follows:
- A diplomatic or service passport or any other travel document with a validity of at least six (6) months;
- A valid round-trip air ticket or travel document;
- A Note Verbale for holders of diplomatic and service passports;
- International vaccination certificates;
- A justification of the purpose of the visit;
- A certificate of accommodation issued by the person undertaking to host the visitor, with the signature of the mayor territorially competent or better still, a firm hotel reservation for the projected duration of stay;
- A mission warrant where applicable;
OTHER COMMON QUESTIONS
Why is there no information available in my native language?
General visa information is available in English and French. As eVisa Cameroon is rolled out, country-specific information will be available.
How do I create an account on the evisacam portal?
- On the home page, click on the “REGISTER” menu;
- Follow the instructions by filling in all the fields. Please indicate a valid email address (attention, your email address must not exceed 70 characters).
- After a few minutes you will receive an email containing a link to activate your Cameroon-Visas account with your temporary password to be changed during your first connection;
- The activation link redirects you to evisacam.cm to finalize the validation of the email address via a code associated with the email received;
- You must finally answer a secret question in case of lost or forgotten password;
- Your account is now active, you can fully enjoy the services Cameroon-Visas.
What to do if the activation link received by email does not work?
Some email programs do not recognize links extended over several lines, this can break the link and prevent it from working. The easiest way to fix this is to copy and paste the entire activation link into the address bar of your web browser.
What if I lost or forgot my password?
Click on “Forgot your password?” in the login area; Fill in your email address defined when you created your account; You will receive an email containing an activation link to create a new password within a few minutes.
What if I deleted my account?
In principle, accounts cannot be deleted. You can create a new account using a new email address.
How long is a visa valid for?
Can I leave Cameroon and return with the same visa? The visa sticker contains information about the duration of validity of the visa and the length of stay allowed:
- 5 days maximum for the transit visa
- 6 months maximum for the short stay visa and
- 12 months maximum for the long stay visa.
A visa can be issued for a single entry or for multiple entries. What you need to remember: You must have left Cameroon at the latest on the day the visa expires; You must not exceed the authorized length of stay during the validity of the visa; Compliance with the length of stay and the validity of the visa are checked upon embarkation or upon entry into Cameroon.
My flight plan includes a connection at an airport in Cameroon. Should I apply for an airport transit visa or a short-stay visa?
If you are transiting through an airport located in Cameroon to go to another country, it is at this airport that the border police controls take place. Unless you are exempted from the visa requirement, you are subject to a transit visa in Cameroon.
How to make an appointment?
After applying for a visa online, the user clicks on “VISA APPLICATION” and ensures that his application has been approved. He then clicks on “Book an appointment” and chooses the organizational unit of his district. Please note that before making an appointment with the center in charge of receiving visa applications, you must first know your circulation regime, have completed your visa application form and be able to present all the required documents.
I do not have time to apply for a visa before my departure, can I apply for a visa on arrival?
You must apply online. If you are in a country where there is no diplomatic representation and if your application has been validated, you will be advised to register on arrival at one of the entry points to Cameroon (airports, etc.) and have the visa sticker affixed to your passport. You must therefore present yourself with your passport. As a reminder, the visa is a document that does not give an irrevocable right of entry.
I made a mistake when filling out my visa application form. What should I do?
The approval officer in the diplomatic representation will send you back your electronic file so that you can make the required changes. There is no need to erase the first entry or to delete your account.
Where do I submit my visa application?
The visa application to enter Cameroon is done exclusively online on the evisacam.cm website.
Which country is competent to process my visa application?
Applicants from countries where Cameroon does not have a Diplomatic Mission or Consular Post and those who are geographically distant from their Diplomatic Mission or Consular Post, must imperatively go with the online visa authorization document, to the country’s point of entry, in order to obtain the visa. On the other hand, applicants residing in cities where Cameroon has a Diplomatic Mission or Consular Post, must go there with the said document, in order to obtain the visa.
How long does it take to get a visa?
Processing times vary depending on the nationality of the applicant, the purpose of the visit and the local conditions of issuance. For a short-stay visa, the application must be submitted at least 15 days before the planned visit and cannot be submitted more than 6 months before the planned visit. It is the applicant’s responsibility to take the necessary precautions to respect the deadlines when an appointment system is set up. Some types of visas require special verifications (e.g., civil status) or consultation with different French authorities, which may lengthen the processing time.
How much does a visa cost?
Visa applicants must pay a fee for the administrative processing of the application:
- 153€ for the normal, short stay visa (0 to 6 months)
- 229€ for the normal visa, long stay (from 6 months to 1 year)
- 229€ for an express visa, short stay (0 to 6 months)
- 305€ for the express visa, long stay (from 6 months to 1 year)
In certain cases and for certain categories of applicants, an exemption of these fees may be applied. Visa fees are not refunded, even if the application is refused or withdrawn.
How far in advance of the planned visit should I apply for a visa?
Applications can be submitted up to three months prior to the start of the planned trip. It is advisable to apply at least 15 calendar days before the planned visit. However, it is also recommended to file the visa application taking into account national holidays in the destination state and in the country where you are applying for the visa. Holders of a multiple-entry visa (valid for a period of at least six months) may apply for a visa before the expiration of the visa.
