🇨🇲 Cameroon · General Residence
Visa long séjour express (Long-stay express — 24h processing) — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €152 |
| Minimum annual salary | €1,829 |
| Proof of savings | €762 |
| Minimum investment | €305 |
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
| Work experience | 3+ years |
| Age range | 18–60 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €305 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 12 months. Does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Who can apply
Open to all nationalities.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://prc.cm/fr/actualites/actes/decrets/6394-decret-n-2023-147-du-02-mars-2023-fixant-les-modalites-d-application-de-la-loi-n-97-012-du-10-janvier-1997-relative-aux-conditions-d-entree-de-sejour-et-de-sortie-des-etrangers-au-cameroun.
- Typical processing: ~1 days.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €152.
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.
“décret n°2023/147 du 02 mars 2023 fixant les modalités d'application de la loi n°97-012 du 10 janvier 1997 relative aux conditions d'entrée, de séjour et de sortie des étrangers au Cameroun”
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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.