Cameroon passport → Canada

Do Cameroonian citizens need a visa for Canada?

Visa required in advance

Cameroonian passport holders need a visa for Canada, arranged before you travel. Depending on the country, that means an online application, a sponsor or agent, or an appointment at a visa centre.

Apply on the official site: canada.ca

What this means for your trip

Start early. Some countries take the whole application online; others need a visa-centre appointment for fingerprints, and waits can be long in peak season.
Typical documents: application form, photos, bank statements, tax returns, an employment letter, bookings and travel insurance.
If you already hold certain other visas, a simpler route may apply. Check the section below.

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Canada at a glance

Capital: Ottawa
Currency: Canadian dollar (CAD)
Languages: English, French
Calling code: +1
Region: Northern America

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Canada for other passports

CameroonVisa required
IndiaVisa required
United StatesVisa-free180 days
United KingdomeTA180 days
United Arab EmirateseTA180 days
ChinaVisa required
SingaporeeTA180 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa required

Nearby in Northern America for Cameroonian passport holders

United StatesVisa required

Common questions

Do Cameroonian citizens need a visa for Canada?

Cameroonian passport holders need a visa for Canada, arranged before you travel. Depending on the country, that means an online application, a sponsor or agent, or an appointment at a visa centre.

How long can Cameroonian citizens stay in Canada?

The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.

Can Cameroonian citizens get a visa on arrival in Canada?

Not under the standard rules.

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 contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.