Burkina Faso to Cameroon visa requirements
Burkinabè passport holders require a Cameroon visa; apply online for an eVisa before travel.
Last verified: 2026-03-11
At a glance
What Burkina Faso travellers need to know
If you hold a Burkina Faso passport and plan to visit Cameroon for tourism, current guidance indicates you need eVisa.
Burkinabè passport holders require a Cameroon visa; apply online for an eVisa before travel.
Typical stay guidance: Tourist visa typically allows up to 90 days.
Passport rule: Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond intended stay.
Health note: Yellow fever vaccination certificate required.
Confirm current eVisa fees and processing with Cameroon immigration.
Rules change. Cross-check the official sources listed below and your airline’s document checks before you fly from Burkina Faso to Cameroon.
Entry requirements
- Cameroon requires Burkinabè citizens to obtain a visa; apply online through evisacam.cm before travel.
- Required: valid passport (6+ months), application form, photos, flight itinerary, yellow fever certificate, proof of onward travel.
- Processing typically 5+ business days.
Stay
Tourist visa typically allows up to 90 days.
Health — Yellow fever
Yellow fever vaccination certificate required.
Confirm current eVisa fees and processing with Cameroon immigration.
How to prepare (Burkina Faso → Cameroon)
- 1
Apply on the official Cameroon eVisa portal before you travel.
- 2
Upload a clear passport scan and any supporting documents the form requests.
- 3
Pay the fee online and save the approval PDF/email.
- 4
Check processing time and apply early enough for your departure date.
- 5
Carry a printed and phone copy of the approved eVisa to the airport.
Documents checklist
- Valid Burkina Faso passport (check validity rules above)
- Return or onward ticket
- Proof of accommodation in Cameroon
- Proof of sufficient funds for your stay
- Onward travel: Proof of return or onward travel required.
- Yellow fever certificate if required for your routing
- Printed/digital copy of your approved eVisa or travel authorisation
- Travel insurance (recommended)
Frequently asked questions
Do Burkina Faso citizens need a visa for Cameroon?
Based on Tsavaro’s last verification (2026-03-11), Burkina Faso travellers need eVisa for tourism to Cameroon. Burkinabè passport holders require a Cameroon visa; apply online for an eVisa before travel.
How long can I stay in Cameroon on a Burkina Faso passport?
Tourist visa typically allows up to 90 days.
What documents should Burkina Faso travellers carry to Cameroon?
At minimum: a valid passport, return/onward ticket, accommodation proof, and funds. Also note: Yellow fever vaccination certificate required.
Where can I verify Cameroon entry rules officially?
Start with: Cameroon Consular Services — eVisa Cameroon; UK Government travel advice — Cameroon entry requirements. Requirements can change without notice.
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Sources
- Cameroon Consular Services — eVisa Cameroon
- UK Government travel advice — Cameroon entry requirements
Important
This tool is for guidance only and may be incomplete or out of date. Always confirm with official government sources and your airline before you travel.