🇨🇲 Cameroon · General Residence
Carte de séjour — Standard (2 ans renouvelable) — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Age range | 18–None |
Duration & renewal
Does not lead directly to permanent residence.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://www.dgsn.cm/?page_id=2188.
Frequently asked
Does this visa lead to permanent residence?
No — it does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
“la Carte de Séjour est un document d'identification délivré à tout étranger admis régulièrement en séjour au Cameroun. ... Sa [validité] est de deux (02) ans renouvelable deux (02) fois.”
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-24.