Gambia passport → Cameroon

Do Gambian citizens need a visa for Cameroon?

Visa required in advance

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

Heads-up: some sources list this route as eVisa.

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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Cameroon at a glance

Capital: Yaoundé
Currency: Central African CFA franc (XAF)
Languages: English, French
Calling code: +237
Region: Middle Africa

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Cameroon for other passports

GambiaVisa required
IndiaeVisa
United StateseVisa
United KingdomeVisa
United Arab EmirateseVisa
ChinaeVisa
SingaporeeVisa
PakistaneVisa
BangladesheVisa
Sri LankaeVisa
NepaleVisa
NigeriaVisa-free90 days
PhilippineseVisa

Nearby in Middle Africa for Gambian passport holders

Equatorial GuineaeVisa
GaboneVisa90 days
Sao Tome and PrincipeeVisa
AngolaVisa required
Central African RepublicVisa required
ChadVisa required
CongoVisa required
DR CongoVisa required

Common questions

Do Gambian citizens need a visa for Cameroon?

Gambian passport holders need a visa for Cameroon, 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 Gambian citizens stay in Cameroon?

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

Can Gambian citizens get a visa on arrival in Cameroon?

Not under the standard rules.

How many countries can Gambian citizens visit without a visa?

68 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Gambia passport ranks #62 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.