Cameroon is a Central-West African nation and a yellow fever endemic country. Cameroonian citizens traveling to Tanzania must present a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate — this is strictly enforced at Tanzania's borders. The e-Visa application is online and straightforward.
Do Cameroonian Citizens Need a Visa for Tanzania?
Yes. Cameroonian citizens require a visa to enter Tanzania. Cameroon is not among Tanzania's visa-exempt countries. Cameroonian passport holders can apply online at eservices.immigration.go.tz or get a visa on arrival at Tanzania's main airports.
Tanzania e-Visa Requirements for Cameroonian Citizens
- Valid Cameroonian passport (Passeport camerounais): minimum 6 months validity beyond entry date, at least 1 blank visa page
- Passport-size digital photo: white or light background, JPEG, recent
- Return or onward flight booking confirmation
- Proof of accommodation: hotel booking or invitation letter
- Proof of sufficient funds: bank statement (USD 500+ equivalent recommended)
- Travel itinerary
Yellow fever certificate — REQUIRED for Cameroonian citizens: Cameroon is a yellow fever endemic country. Tanzania requires a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate (Carnet International de Vaccination — Carte Jaune) for all travelers from Cameroon. The vaccine must have been administered at least 10 days before entry. Carry the original yellow card.
Tanzania e-Visa Cost for Cameroonian Citizens
| Visa Type | Fee (USD) |
|---|---|
| Tourist Single Entry | 50 |
| Tourist Multiple Entry | 100 |
| Business Single Entry | 50 |
| Transit | 30 |
Payment by Visa or Mastercard. Non-refundable.
How to Apply: Step-by-Step
- Visit eservices.immigration.go.tz — official Tanzania e-Visa portal
- Register with your email
- Select "Apply for e-Visa" → choose visa type
- Complete the form with your Cameroonian passport details
- Upload passport scan and photo
- Upload flight and accommodation proof
- Review and submit
- Pay USD 50 by Visa or Mastercard
- Save Application ID
- Download and print approved e-Visa
Apply at least 3 weeks before departure.
Processing Time
Standard processing: 3-10 business days
Valid for 3 months from issue date. Single entry = up to 90 days. Extensions of 60 days at Tanzania Immigration Department.
Cameroon-Specific Travel Notes
Flights from Cameroon to Tanzania:
No direct Cameroon-Tanzania flights. Douala (DLA) or Yaoundé (NSI) are the main departure airports. Common routes:
- Ethiopian Airlines: Douala (DLA) → Addis Ababa (ADD) → Dar es Salaam (DAR) or Kilimanjaro (JRO) — most direct connection
- Kenya Airways: Douala → Nairobi (NBO) → Dar es Salaam (DAR)
- Air France / connecting: Douala → Paris (CDG) → onward to Tanzania
Ethiopian Airlines from Douala is typically the most direct route for Cameroonian travelers.
Tanzania for Cameroonian travelers: Tanzania's East African wildlife, Kilimanjaro, and Zanzibar offer Cameroonian travelers a very different African experience from West/Central Africa. Both Cameroon and Tanzania are Francophone-adjacent (Tanzania has some French speakers), which may ease communication for French-speaking Cameroonians in tourist areas.