Cameroon passport → Nigeria
Do Cameroonian citizens need a visa for Nigeria?
Visa-free entry90 days
Cameroonian passport holders can visit Nigeria without a visa for up to 90 days.
What this means for your trip
- Carry a passport valid for at least six months beyond your travel dates; this is the most common rule.
- Immigration may ask for a return or onward ticket, hotel bookings and proof of funds.
- Visa-free entry is for tourism and short visits. Work and long stays need a proper visa.
Nigeria at a glance
- Capital
- Abuja
- Currency
- Nigerian naira (NGN)
- Languages
- English
- Calling code
- +234
- Region
- Western Africa
Nigeria for other passports
- CameroonVisa-free90 days
IndiaeVisa90 days
United StateseVisa90 days
United KingdomeVisa90 days
United Arab EmirateseVisa90 days
ChinaeVisa90 days
SingaporeeVisa90 days
PakistaneVisa90 days
BangladesheVisa90 days
Sri LankaeVisa90 days
NepaleVisa90 days
PhilippineseVisa90 days
CanadaeVisa90 days
Nearby in Western Africa for Cameroonian passport holders
BeninVisa-free90 days
GambiaVisa-free90 days
MaliVisa-free90 days
Cabo VerdeVisa on arrival30 days
GhanaVisa on arrival30 days
Guinea-BissauVisa on arrival90 days
SenegalVisa on arrival90 days
Sierra LeoneVisa on arrival90 days
Common questions
Do Cameroonian citizens need a visa for Nigeria?
Cameroonian passport holders can visit Nigeria without a visa for up to 90 days.
How long can Cameroonian citizens stay in Nigeria?
Up to 90 days under the current visa-free rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
Can Cameroonian citizens get a visa on arrival in Nigeria?
You do not need one: entry is visa-free.
How many countries can Cameroonian citizens visit without a visa?
49 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Cameroon passport ranks #78 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Cameroonian citizens (edited 29 Jul 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules change. Always confirm with the official embassy or immigration website of Nigeria before you travel.