🇨🇲 Cameroon visa requirements for Sao Tomean citizens
Sao Tomean citizens need an e-visa for Cameroon, which can be applied for online before traveling.
Entry rules for São Tomé and Príncipe passport holders
Before traveling to Cameroon, Sao Tomean 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 Sao Tomean passport ranks #142 worldwide, opening 61 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (25 visa-free, 34 with a visa on arrival and 2 with an eTA). Cameroon is not among them — it is one of the 100 destinations that still require an embassy visa or an application before departure.
The arrangement is reciprocal: Cameroonian citizens traveling to São Tomé and Príncipe face the same requirement (e-visa).
Across Middle Africa as a whole, 1 of 9 destinations are open to Sao Tomean 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 Sao Tomean citizens need a visa for Cameroon?
Sao Tomean citizens need an e-visa for Cameroon, which can be applied for online before traveling.
Can Sao Tomean citizens apply online for entry to Cameroon?
Yes. Cameroon offers an online e-visa for São Tomé and Príncipe 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 Sao Tomean 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.