Basic Travel Requirements for Swazis visiting
Cameroon
Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to
apply for a Cameroonian Visa.
- Completely filled visa application form.
- An original passport that is valid for at least 6 months beyond the intended departure date from Cameroon. It should have at least 3 blank pages for visa stamp.
- Two 2″x2″ passport-size colored photograph, taken on a white background and meet visa photo specification.
- Round trip reservation.
- Travel itinerary.
- Copy of Yellow Fever vaccination.
- Non-Swazis are required to present a valid resident permit.
- Receipt of paid visa.
- Documentation proving home ties is necessary to show the applicant has intentions to leave the country.
- For minors, a notarized copy of their birth certificate, as well as a notarized letter of support from both parents consenting to the trip in Cameroon, is needed.
- Proof of financial capability.
- Proof of accommodation.
- Documentation stating the purpose and duration of the trip.
- The visa applications go through the Cameroon embassy in Pretoria, South Africa.
- Transit without a visa is allowed for travelers continuing their trip by the same or first connecting plane within 24 hours and without leaving the airport.
- The vaccine against Hepatitis B is advised.
Cameroon Visa for Swazis
Facts about Cameroon
Cameroon is known for its vast wildlife in the abundant natural parks. Nature lovers will enjoy every bit of their time in the country as they are guaranteed to spot rare species of creatures. Animals like Gorillas, elephants, hyenas, and giraffes are in abundance in various parks around the country.
Without a license, it is illegal to buy, sell, kill or capture any protected animal. You will incur a huge fine or receive a long-term prison sentence if you are caught doing this. Homosexuals will be apprehended and handed a prison sentence if caught.
Types of Cameroon Visa
| Types of Visa | Processing Time | Duration of Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Visitor Visa | 3 -21 working days | 90 days |
| Student visa | 3-21 working days | Duration of study |
| Business visa | 3-21 working days | 6 months |
General Requirements for Cameroon Visa
- Completely filled visa application form.
- An original passport that is valid for at least 6 months beyond the intended departure date from Cameroon. It should have at least 3 blank pages for visa stamp.
- Two 2″x2″ passport-size colored photograph, taken on a white background and meet visa photo specification.
- Round trip reservation.
- Travel itinerary.
- Copy of Yellow Fever vaccination.
- Non-Swazis are required to present a valid resident permit.
- Receipt of paid visa.
- Documentation proving home ties is necessary to show the applicant has intentions to leave the country.
- For minors, a notarized copy of their birth certificate, as well as a notarized letter of support from both parents consenting to the trip in Cameroon, is needed.
- Proof of financial capability.
- Proof of accommodation.
- Documentation stating the purpose and duration of the trip.
- The visa applications go through the Cameroon embassy in Pretoria, South Africa.
- Transit without a visa is allowed for travelers continuing their trip by the same or first connecting plane within 24 hours and without leaving the airport.
- The vaccine against Hepatitis B is advised.
Cameroon Visitor Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- The visitor’s visa allows you to travel to Cameroon for visitation and other recreational purposes.
- You cannot study in the long term with this visa type.
- Applicants are not allowed to take up paid work with this visa.
- If you will be staying in a hotel, you must provide hotel reservation that covers the duration of your stay.
- If staying with a friend or relative, you must submit an invitation letter from your Cameroonian host. This letter must be certified by the mayor or the Cameroon Immigration.
- Documentation stating the purpose and full travel details is also important.
- You are also required to provide a letter from your employer in Swaziland affirming the allowance and details of the trip.
- This visa is usually processed in 3 working days but could sometimes take up to 21 working days.
- This visa costs R1000 and allows a stay of up to 3 months.
Cameroon Business Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- The business visa is for travelers who intend to visit Cameroon for business-related activities.
- With this visa, you can negotiate and sign contracts as well as agreements with business partners in the country.
- You can attend conferences, trade fairs, and business summits while in the country.
- A letter from your Eswatini employer is required. This letter should state your position in the company, duration, and purpose of your visit as well as a guarantee of financial responsibility if any.
- A business invitation letter from the company you are meeting up with in Cameroon should be provided, stating the purpose and duration of the visit. This letter must be certified by the mayor or the Cameroon Immigration.
- Proof that you can cater for yourself in the country or a guarantee of financial sponsorship from the company you are visiting in Cameroon is important.
- A certificate of business registration of the inviting company in Cameroon is required.
- If you have had previous business dealings with the company you are meeting with, you are required to present a proof of this.
- If attending a business event in Cameroon, the necessary documentation should be provided.
- Holders of this visa are not allowed to seek public funds.
- You are required to leave the country as soon as your visa expires.
- This visa costs R1000 for a stay of up to 3 months, while it costs R2000 for a stay of 6 months.
Cameroon Student Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- The student visa is for travelers from Swaziland who intend to engage in fulltime study at a learning institution in Cameroon.
- With the student visa, you can enter Cameroon multiple times during your study.
- You must have gained admission into a Cameroonian learning institution.
- You will need to provide a letter from the institution confirming enrollment and awareness of your trip.
- Applicants of this visa type will need to apply for a student’s resident permit.
- You must have enough money to cater for all your expenses during your study in Cameroon.
- For applicants that have received scholarship offers, documentation attesting to and validating the offer will be required.
- Proof of accommodation for the duration of your study in Cameroon is mandatory for this visa application.
- You are allowed to work part-time as long as it does not affect your studies.
- Proof of payment of tuition fees is required.
- You will need to provide evidence that you will return to Swaziland at the end of your study. This evidence could be documents showing family ties, businesses or properties in Swaziland.
- The visa is usually processed within 2 to 21 working days.
- The study visa costs R1000.
Cameroon Visa Fees
Visitor Visa
1000.00 (XAF)
Student visa
1000.00 (XAF)
Business visa
2000.00 (XAF)