Chinese Visa Policy and Requirements for Citizens of Cameroon

I. Chinese Embassies/Consulates in Cameroon

 

1. Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Yaoundé

 

  • Address: Check official website for updates (no specific address listed in search results).
  • Contact:
  • Services: Visa applications via China Visa Application Service Center (CVASC); online appointments required via COVA.
  • Work Hours: Mon–Fri (visa submission/collection; confirm locally).

 

Note: All visa applications for ordinary passports must be submitted through CVASC (no walk-ins).

II. Chinese Visa Requirements for Cameroonian Citizens

 

1. Visa Types & Eligibility

 

  • Diplomatic/Governmental Travel :
    • visa free: Stay ≤ 30 days (2017 agreement); overstay or work or study requires advance visa application.
  • Ordinary Passport Holders:
    • Mandatory Visa: For tourism, business, work, etc. (no visa-on-arrival).

 

2. Visa Categories & Documents

 

  • Tourist (L Visa):
    • Passport (≥6 months validity, ≥2 blank pages).
    • Online application (COVA) + CVASC appointment.
    • Hotel bookings, round-trip flight itinerary.
    • 9 documents required (passport photos, bank statements, employment proof).
  • Business (M Visa):
    • Invitation letter from a Chinese company.
  • Work (Z Visa):
    • Employment contract + Chinese work permit.
  • Transit (G Visa):
    • Onward ticket to third country; 24/72/144-hour transit 免签 available at designated airports.

 

3. Application Process

 

  • Online: Complete COVA form → Book CVASC appointment.
  • In-person: Submit documents + biometrics (14–70 years old).
  • Processing Time: 4–5 business days (standard); express options available.
  • Fees: ~$120 (tourist, single-entry); varies by visa type (e.g., business: $145).

 

4. Health & Customs

 

  • COVID-19: No mandatory tests (as of 2025).
  • Customs: Declare cash >¥20,000 or $5,000; alcohol/tobacco limits (1.5L alcohol, 400 cigarettes).

III. Cameroonian Visa Policies for Chinese Citizens (Reciprocal Information)

 

1. Visa-Free Agreement 

 

  • visa free: stay≤30 Days (requires a foreign exit certificate); a residence permit is required for overdue。

 

2. Ordinary Passport Holders:

 

  • Electronic Visa (e-Visa):
    • Apply via: www.evisacam.cm 
    • Documents: Passport (≥6 months), invitation letter, hotel/flight bookings.
    • Fees: 100,000 FCFA (6-month single-entry); 150,000 FCFA (urgent).
    • Processing: 24–72 hours (online approval; visa stamped on arrival).
  • Visa on arrival: Available at Yaoundé/Douala airports with pre-approved e-visa (Invitation letter required).

 

3. Long-Stay Requirements:

 

  • Residence Permit: Required for stays >3 months (apply at Cameroonian immigration).
  • Exit Visa: Mandatory for any Exit the country.during long-term stay.

IV. Key Travel Notes

 

  • Registration in Cameroon:
    • All visitors (except diplomatic) must register within 3 days (via hotel/inviter).
  • Customs (Cameroon):
    • Cash: Declare >1 million FCFA (≈$1,500).
    • Prohibited: Ivory, military uniforms.
    • Alcohol/Tobacco: 3 bottles wine + 1 bottle spirits; 400 cigarettes.
  • Safety:
    • Strict laws on photography (avoid government sites).
    • Limited tourism infrastructure; use local agencies for logistics.

V. Emergency Contacts

 

  • China (Cameroon):
    • Embassy (Yaoundé): +237-222-20-09-40 (consular protection).
  • Cameroon (China):

VI. Official Resources