South Africa passport → Cameroon
Do South African citizens need a visa for Cameroon?
eVisa (apply online)
South African passport holders need an eVisa for Cameroon. You apply and pay online before you travel.
What this means for your trip
- Apply on the official government portal and keep a printed copy of the approval.
- Processing usually takes a few working days; apply at least two weeks ahead.
- Check that the eVisa type matches your purpose of travel.
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
- South AfricaeVisa
IndiaeVisa
United StateseVisa
United KingdomeVisa
United Arab EmirateseVisa
ChinaeVisa
SingaporeeVisa
PakistaneVisa
BangladesheVisa
Sri LankaeVisa
NepaleVisa
NigeriaVisa-free90 days
PhilippineseVisa
Nearby in Middle Africa for South African passport holders
AngolaVisa-free90 days
GabonVisa-free30 days
ChadeVisa
DR CongoeVisa7 days
Equatorial GuineaeVisa
Sao Tome and PrincipeeVisa
Central African RepublicVisa required
CongoVisa required
Common questions
Do South African citizens need a visa for Cameroon?
South African passport holders need an eVisa for Cameroon. You apply and pay online before you travel.
How long can South African citizens stay in Cameroon?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can South African citizens get a visa on arrival in Cameroon?
Not under the standard rules.
How many countries can South African citizens visit without a visa?
93 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The South Africa passport ranks #47 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.