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Short-Stay Visa - Cameroon Pension Recipient

22 facts quoted from the official source

Short visit by a foreign national receiving a pension from an official Cameroonian body.

Income required
—
Means required · no figure published
Can bring
—
Not stated in the official source
Requirements
12
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

12 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • BiometricsThe visa is affixed after biometric enrolment at the mission or document verification at the border.via diplocam.cm
  • Financial meansSufficient subsistence means for the stay must be shown.
  • Medical screeningApplicable international vaccination certificates are required.
  • Official Cameroonian Pension RequiredThe applicant must receive a pension paid by an official Cameroonian body.
  • Online Pre Enrolment RequiredVisa applications and payment are made through the dedicated online platform.via diplocam.cm
  • Passport Validity Months MinThe passport or travel document must remain valid for at least six months.
  • Payment OnlineThe applicable fee is paid online.via diplocam.cm
  • Pension Evidence RequiredEvidence of the official Cameroonian pension basis is required.
  • Return Or Round Trip Transport RequiredA return or circular transport ticket is required.
  • Supporting documentsThe supporting documents are uploaded during online pre-enrolment.via diplocam.cm
  • Visit Purpose Evidence RequiredThe purpose of the visit must be documented.
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • AccommodationA certified host certificate, event invitation or firm hotel booking is required as applicable.
Also stated by the source
  • Eligibility summaryArticles 3 to 12 define the visitor purpose and Article 35 sets the common short-stay evidence.
  • Entries allowedThe current short-stay visa is issued with multiple entries.via diplocam.cm
  • Official source basisArticles 3 to 12 define the visitor purpose and Article 35 sets the common short-stay evidence.
  • Report summaryArticles 3 to 12 define the visitor purpose and Article 35 sets the common short-stay evidence.
  • Work Or Study AuthorizedA visa other than long stay does not authorize professional activity or study.
Family

Who you can bring

— Not stated in the official source. The official page for this route does not address dependent-family rights, so we do not publish a claim either way.
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Fees
2 proven from the official source.
  • Express Fee XafThe current express short-stay fee is XAF 150,000.via diplocam.cm · checked 2026-07-26
  • Ordinary Fee XafThe current ordinary short-stay fee is XAF 100,000.via diplocam.cm · checked 2026-07-26
Validity
1 proven from the official source.
  • Maximum Validity MonthsThe current short-stay visa validity is up to six months.via diplocam.cm
Processing time
2 proven from the official source.
  • Express Processing HoursThe express procedure is completed within twenty-four hours.via diplocam.cm
  • Ordinary Processing HoursThe ordinary procedure is completed within seventy-two hours after pre-enrolment.via diplocam.cm
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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Cameroon?
The official source states: Short visit by a foreign national receiving a pension from an official Cameroonian body.
02How much money do I need?
The official source states: Sufficient subsistence means for the stay must be shown. It does not publish a fixed amount — no minimum figure is stated.
03Do I need to show accommodation in Cameroon?
The official source states: A certified host certificate, event invitation or firm hotel booking is required as applicable.

Every answer is quoted from the official prc.cm page for this route, last read 2026-07-26.

We checked 22 points against the official source; 22 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

See the 0 open points

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source prc.cmLast read 2026-07-26 Every quote on this page is from this Cameroon government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-26 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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