🇨🇲 Cameroon visa requirements for Ivorian citizens
Ivorian citizens need an e-visa for Cameroon, which can be applied for online before traveling.
Entry rules for Ivory Coast passport holders
Before traveling to Cameroon, Ivorian 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 Ivorian passport ranks #157 worldwide, opening 53 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (28 visa-free, 24 with a visa on arrival and 1 with an eTA). Cameroon is not among them — it is one of the 99 destinations that still require an embassy visa or an application before departure.
The reverse trip is easier: Cameroonian citizens can enter Ivory Coast eta required.
Across Middle Africa as a whole, 3 of 10 destinations are open to Ivorian 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 Ivorian citizens need a visa for Cameroon?
Ivorian citizens need an e-visa for Cameroon, which can be applied for online before traveling.
Can Ivorian citizens apply online for entry to Cameroon?
Yes. Cameroon offers an online e-visa for Ivory Coast 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 Ivorian 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.