Basic Travel Requirements for Malagasys visiting
Cameroon
Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to
apply for a Cameroonian Visa.
- A Madagascar passport valid for at least 6 months from the intended arrival date and must have 2 blank pages for visa stamp.
- Duly completed and signed visa application form.
- If the applicant is a minor, the parents/legal guardians have to sign the form.
- Passport-size photographs (2” x 2”) taken in white background.
- Travel document.
- Proof of financial support.
- Proof of accommodation.
- Copy of return flight ticket.
- Documentation showing applicant’s ties to home country, e.g. verification from applicant’s employer.
- Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.
- Copy of travel itinerary.
Cameroon Visa for Malagasys
Facts about Cameroon
Cameroon is known for its vast wildlife in the abundant natural parks. Nature lovers will enjoy every bit of their time in the country as they are guaranteed to spot rare species of creatures. Animals like Gorillas, elephants, hyenas, and giraffes are in abundance in various parks around the country.
Without a license, it is illegal to buy, sell, kill or capture any protected animal. You will incur a huge fine or receive a long-term prison sentence if you are caught doing this. Homosexuals will be apprehended and handed a prison sentence if caught.
Types of Cameroon Visa
| Types of Visa | Processing Time | Duration of Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | 14 working days | 90 days |
| Business visa | 14 working days | 90 days |
General Requirements for Cameroon Visa
- A Madagascar passport valid for at least 6 months from the intended arrival date and must have 2 blank pages for visa stamp.
- Duly completed and signed visa application form.
- If the applicant is a minor, the parents/legal guardians have to sign the form.
- Passport-size photographs (2” x 2”) taken in white background.
- Travel document.
- Proof of financial support.
- Proof of accommodation.
- Copy of return flight ticket.
- Documentation showing applicant’s ties to home country, e.g. verification from applicant’s employer.
- Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.
- Copy of travel itinerary.
Cameroon Tourist Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- Malagasies intending to travel to Cameroon for tourism or leisure should apply for a Cameroonian tourist visa.
- This visa is valid for 90 days.
- An international certificate of vaccination against yellow fever is required. Other vaccines and treatments for malaria are also recommended.
- A letter of invitation or a certificate of accommodation by your host legalized by a competent local Cameroonian administrative authority must be provided.
- The letter of invitation should serve as a guarantee for the accommodation of the applicant and/or the care of the applicant during his stay.
- Proof of financial sustenance must be provided. This should come in the form of a signed copy of a bank statement indicating a minimum sum of 3000 dollars.
- Copy of marriage certificate or declaration of the common-law union must be provided (for persons who are married or in legal cohabitation).
- While there are no official restrictions, travelers are required to make a declaration when they are exiting the country with XAF 3,000,000 or more.
- While in Cameroon, avoid all travel to the Far North Region, which includes the regional capital cities of Maroua and the Lake Chad region.
- The Hilton and Mont Febe hotels offer a shuttle service from Yaoundé-Nsimalen Airport to downtown Yaoundé. You should use this service or retain the services of a reputable private transport company.
- You are subject to local laws while in the country. If you violate local laws, even unknowingly, you may be expelled, arrested, or imprisoned.
- You may be taken in for questioning by the police if unable to produce an acceptable form of identification, travel permit, or Cameroonian driver’s license when asked.
- The Central African franc (XAF) is the official currency of Cameroon, but U.S. dollars and euros are accepted in urban areas.
- Cameroon is primarily a cash-based economy. Due to the potential for fraud and other criminal activities, tourists are advised to limit their use of credit cards and be cautious when using ATMs.
- Exchange currency only at reputable banks. Money transfer services are found throughout the country.
Cameroon Business Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- The Cameroonian business visa is issued to the citizens of Madagascar with the intention of conducting business in the country.
- The business visa is of two types:
- The single-entry visa — allows one entry into the country and processed within 8 business days.
- Multiple-entry visa — allows multiple entries into the country and processed within 10 business days.
- The single-entry visa is of two types: the Expedited and Standard single-entry.
- Once the business visa is issued to the applicant, its recipient must enter Cameroon within ninety (90) days of the date of issuance.
- The granted visa will start counting or will be valid for the duration (up to 30 days, 3 months, or 6 months) printed in the traveler’s passport as of the date of entry into Cameroon.
- After 90 days, a visa becomes void if it has not been used within that time-frame.
- For multiple-entry visas, a traveler is allowed to re-enter, after exiting Cameroon the first time, only during the validity period remaining on the visa.
- Applicants are required to provide an invitation letter from the host company in Cameroon.
- This letter must contain details such as duration of stay, sponsorship, the applicant’s name and business registration.
Cameroon Visa Fees
Tourist visa
172.00 (USD)
Business visa
172.00 (USD)
Cameroon Visa Application Centres & Embassies in
Madagascar
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Cameroon currently does not maintain an embassy in Madagascar. Citizens of Madagascar are advised to use embassies/consulates in their neighboring countries for their applications.
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