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FAQ - VISA APPLICATION PROCEDURES<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n

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PROCEDURE FOR ISSUING CAMEROON VISAS<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

The Cameroon ordinary visa issuance process takes place in four (04<\/strong>) stages:-<\/p>\n

1. Online pre-registration by the applicant, by opening an account on the consular services portal www.evisacam.cm<\/a> , filling in the online form.<\/p>\n

2. Payment of fees online, via various methods (credit card and mobile payment). The applicant receives notification of proof of payment by e-mail. The proof of payment is also available in the applicant's space on the portal. The visa application becomes effective only after payment of the online fee.<\/p>\n

3. Processing the application. The application is processed by the Diplomatic Mission or Consular Office that is legally competent or geographically close to the applicant. If the application is approved, an online visa authorization with a QR Code is sent to the applicant by e-mail. This document is also available in the applicant's space on the portal. With this document, applicants can travel to Cameroon but will need to have their visa printed at the airport (or at one of the border posts) before entering the country. Under normal procedures, the visa is issued within 72 hours of payment of the online fee. This time is reduced to 24 hours for express procedures (at extra cost).<\/p>\n

4. Biometric enrolment and visa printing. This takes place either at the entry border post for holders of the online visa authorization, or at the relevant diplomatic or consular post for applicants who have completed their biometric enrolment at the post. The visa sticker is then affixed to the applicant's passport.<\/p>\n

NB: Users residing in London or wishing to print their visa before their trip, are invited to submit their passports along with confirmation of their e-visa, carrying a QR Code. A visa vignette will be affixed to their passport.<\/p>\n

Submission slot: Monday \u2013 Thursday from 10:00 to 13:00.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Collection slot: from 16:00 to 16:30 exclusively.<\/strong><\/p>\n

LIST OF DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR VISA APPLICATIONS BY VISA CATEGORY<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The following information will help visa applicants identify the documents required for each visa category.<\/p>\n

TRANSIT VISA<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Documents required for a transit visa:<\/p>\n

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    1. A passport or other travel document valid for at least six (06) months.<\/li>\n
    2. An airline ticket valid to the destination or other proof of onward travel.<\/li>\n
    3. A visa or authorization to enter the country of destination.<\/li>\n
    4. International vaccination certificate<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      SHORT-STAY VISA<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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        1. \u00a0Required documents for the short-stay visa: A passport or other travel document valid for at least six (06) months.<\/li>\n
        2. \u00a0A return plane ticket or circular transport ticket.<\/li>\n
        3. \u00a0International vaccination certificates.<\/li>\n
        4. \u00a0Proof of the purpose of the visit, as well as sufficient means of subsistence.<\/li>\n
        5. \u00a0A certificate of accommodation issued by the person who will be hosting the visitor, endorsed by the local mayor, or a firm hotel reservation for the planned duration of the stay.<\/li>\n
        6. \u00a0A mission order, if applicable.<\/li>\n
        7. \u00a0A certificate of the applicant's address.<\/li>\n
        8. \u00a0Proof of the applicant's profession.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          LONG-STAY VISA<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

          Required documents for the long-stay visa:<\/p>\n

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            1. \u00a0A passport or other travel document valid for more than six (06) months.<\/li>\n
            2. \u00a0Plane ticket or other valid travel document to Cameroon.<\/li>\n
            3. \u00a0International vaccination certificates.<\/li>\n
            4. \u00a0Repatriation guarantee.<\/li>\n
            5. \u00a0A certificate of enrolment or re-enrolment issued by the head of the establishment for students.<\/li>\n
            6. \u00a0Certificate of training signed by a competent authority for trainees.<\/li>\n
            7. \u00a0An employment contract approved by the minister in charge of employment for foreigners wishing to work in Cameroon.<\/li>\n
            8. \u00a0An authorization to exercise a liberal profession or to promote an agricultural, pastoral, industrial, commercial, artistic or other activity issued by the competent\u00a0authority when such authorization is required.<\/li>\n
            9. \u00a0A document justifying the marital relationship for the spouse, or parental relationship for dependent minor children.<\/li>\n
            10. \u00a0A certificate of domicile for the applicant.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

              DIPLOMATIC, SERVICE AND COURTESY VISAS<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

              Required documents for diplomatic, service, and courtesy visas:<\/p>\n

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                1. \u00a0A diplomatic or service passport or other travel document valid for at least six (06) months.<\/li>\n
                2. \u00a0An airline ticket or round-trip ticket.<\/li>\n
                3. \u00a0A note verbale for diplomatic and service visas.<\/li>\n
                4. \u00a0International vaccination certificates.<\/li>\n
                5. \u00a0Proof of purpose of visit.<\/li>\n
                6. \u00a0A certificate of accommodation issued by the person who will be hosting the visitor, endorsed by the local mayor, or a firm hotel reservation for the planned length of stay.<\/li>\n
                7. \u00a0A mission order, if applicable.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                  FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

                  Why isn't any information available in my native language?<\/span><\/p>\n

                  General visa information is available in English and French. As eVisa Cameroun is rolled out, information specific to the country of residence will be available.<\/p>\n

                  How do I create an account on the evisacam portal?<\/span><\/p>\n

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                    1. \u00a0From the evisacam home page<\/a>, click on the \u00abREGISTER<\/strong>\u00bb menu.<\/li>\n
                    2. \u00a0Follow the instructions, filling in all the fields. Make sure you enter a valid e-mail address (please note that your e-mail address must not exceed seventy characters).<\/li>\n
                    3. \u00a0After a few minutes, you will receive an e-mail containing an account activation link and your temporary password, which you'll need to change the first time you log on.<\/li>\n
                    4. \u00a0The activation link redirects you to evisacam.cm site<\/a> to finalize the email address validation via a code associated with the email received.<\/li>\n
                    5. \u00a0Finally, you must answer a secret question in case you lose or forget your password.<\/li>\n
                    6. \u00a0Your account is now active, and you can take full advantage of the services offered by the evisacam.cm portal.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                      What should I do if the activation link, I received by e-mail does not work?<\/span><\/p>\n

                      Some e-mail programs don't recognize links extended over several lines, which can break the link and prevent it from working. The easiest way is to copy\/paste the entire activation link into the address bar of a new tab on your web browser.<\/p>\n

                      What do I do if I have lost or forgotten my password?<\/p>\n

                      Click on \u00abForgot password?<\/strong>\u00bb link on the login page. Fill in the email address you used when you created your account. Within a few minutes, you will receive an email containing an activation link to create a new password.<\/p>\n

                      What do I do if I've deleted my account?<\/span><\/p>\n

                      In principle, accounts cannot be deleted. You can create a new account using a new email address.<\/p>\n

                      How long is a visa valid for? Can I leave Cameroon and return with the same visa?<\/span><\/p>\n

                      The visa sticker indicates how long the visa is valid and how long you can stay:<\/p>\n

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                          1. \u00a030 days maximum for transit visas<\/li>\n
                          2. \u00a0180 days maximum for a short-stay visa, and<\/li>\n
                          3. \u00a0360 days maximum for long-stay visas.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                            Visas can be issued for single or multiple entries. Important points to remember:-<\/p>\n