Chinese Visa Policy and Requirements for Citizens of Papua New Guinea

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 public records).
  • 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 ordinary passport holders must apply through CVASC (no walk-in services).

II. Chinese Visa Requirements for Cameroonian Citizens

 

1. Visa Types & Eligibility

 

  • Diplomatic/Governmental Passports (外交、公务、公务普通护照):
    • Visa-Free: Stay ≤30 days (2017 agreement); extensions or work/study require pre-approved visas.
  • Ordinary Passports:
    • Mandatory Visa: For tourism, business, work (no visa-on-arrival).

 

2. Visa Categories & Documents (Ordinary Passport)

 

  • Tourist (L Visa):
    • Validity: 90 days (from issuance), stay ≤30 days.
    • Documents:
      • Passport (≥6 months validity, ≥2 blank pages).
      • Passport photo (3.5×4.5cm, white background).
      • Round-trip flight + hotel bookings.
      • Bank statement (≥$2,000 balance) or employment proof (employer letter, tax returns).
      • Health certificate (yellow fever vaccination required).
      • Online application (COVA) + CVASC appointment.
  • Business (M Visa):
    • Invitation letter from a Chinese company.
  • Work (Z Visa):
    • Employment contract + Chinese work permit.
  • Transit (G Visa):
    • Onward ticket; 24/72/144-hour transit 免签 at designated airports (excluding Urumqi, Fuzhou, Yanji).

 

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 (2025 policy).
  • Customs:
    • Cash: Declare >¥20,000 or $5,000.
    • Alcohol/Tobacco: 1.5L alcohol, 400 cigarettes (16+ years).
    • Prohibited: Ivory, endangered species (CITES restrictions).

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

 

1. Visa-Free Agreement (外交、公务、公务普通护照):

 

  • Visa-Free: Stay ≤30 days (with exit certificate from Chinese foreign affairs office); extensions require residency permits.

 

2. Ordinary Passport Holders:

 

  • Electronic Visa (e-Visa):
    • Apply via: www.evisacam.cm (2023 policy).
    • Documents: Passport (≥6 months), invitation letter (if applicable), hotel/flight bookings.
    • Fees: 100,000 FCFA (6-month single-entry, standard); 150,000 FCFA (express).
    • Processing: 24–72 hours (approval online; 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 locally).
  • Exit Visa: Mandatory for any departure during long-term stay.

IV. Key Travel Notes

 

  • Registration in Cameroon:
    • All visitors (non-diplomatic) must register within 3 days (via hotel/host).
  • Customs (Cameroon):
    • Cash: Declare >1 million FCFA (≈$1,500).
    • Prohibited: Ivory, military uniforms.
    • Alcohol/Tobacco: 3 bottles wine + 1 spirits; 400 cigarettes.
  • Safety:
    • Strict photography laws (avoid government/military 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