Nigeria passport → Cameroon
Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for Cameroon?
Visa-free entry90 days
Nigerian passport holders can visit Cameroon 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.
Cameroon at a glance
- Capital
- Yaoundé
- Currency
- Central African CFA franc (XAF)
- Languages
- English, French
- Calling code
- +237
- Region
- Middle Africa
Cameroon for other passports
IndiaeVisa
United StateseVisa
United KingdomeVisa
United Arab EmirateseVisa
ChinaeVisa
SingaporeeVisa
PakistaneVisa
BangladesheVisa
Sri LankaeVisa
NepaleVisa- NigeriaVisa-free90 days
PhilippineseVisa
Nearby in Middle Africa for Nigerian passport holders
ChadVisa-free90 days
AngolaeVisa
DR CongoeVisa7 days
Equatorial GuineaeVisa
GaboneVisa90 days
Sao Tome and PrincipeeVisa
Central African RepublicVisa required
CongoVisa required
Common questions
Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for Cameroon?
Nigerian passport holders can visit Cameroon without a visa for up to 90 days.
How long can Nigerian citizens stay in Cameroon?
Up to 90 days under the current visa-free rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
Can Nigerian citizens get a visa on arrival in Cameroon?
You do not need one: entry is visa-free.
How many countries can Nigerian citizens visit without a visa?
42 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Nigeria passport ranks #84 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Nigerian citizens (edited 4 Oct 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules change. Always confirm with the official embassy or immigration website of Cameroon before you travel.