🇨🇲 Cameroon visa requirements for German citizens
German citizens need an e-visa for Cameroon, which can be applied for online before traveling.
Entry rules for Germany passport holders
Before traveling to Cameroon, German citizens must apply for an electronic visa through the official Cameroon government portal. Processing usually takes from a few hours to a few business days, so apply well before your flight. Print a copy of the approval to show at check-in and on arrival.
Entry rules can change at short notice. Always confirm current requirements with the official Cameroon immigration authority or your nearest embassy before booking.
How this compares
The German passport ranks #4 worldwide, opening 165 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (126 visa-free, 31 with a visa on arrival and 8 with an eTA). Cameroon is not among them — it is one of the 15 destinations that still require an embassy visa or an application before departure.
In the other direction, Cameroonian citizens traveling to Germany face a different rule: visa required.
Across Middle Africa as a whole, 2 of 10 destinations are open to German travelers without arranging a visa in advance.
About Cameroon
- Capital
- Yaoundé
- Region
- Middle Africa
- Currency
- Central African CFA franc (Fr)
- Languages
- English, French
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Frequently asked questions
Do German citizens need a visa for Cameroon?
German citizens need an e-visa for Cameroon, which can be applied for online before traveling.
Can German citizens apply online for entry to Cameroon?
Yes. Cameroon offers an online e-visa for Germany passport holders. Apply through the official government portal before your trip.
What currency is used in Cameroon?
The currency in Cameroon is the Central African CFA franc (Fr). The capital city is Yaoundé.
Is this information up to date?
Current status: e-Visa for German citizens traveling to Cameroon. This page is built from the open Passport Index dataset, which was last updated on 2025-01-12. Visa rules can change between dataset updates, so always confirm with the Cameroon embassy or immigration authority before booking.
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Source data last updated 2025-01-12.