Central Africa · SE passport
Do Swedish citizens need a visa for Cameroon?
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Entry rules change often. We checked these on 27 October 2026 against the sources below. Confirm with the official portal before you book.
Yes. Swedish citizens need a visa for Cameroon and should apply for an eVisa online before travel.
Apply online; the pre-approved visa is collected on arrival.
At a glance
- Visa required
- Yes
- Type
- eVisa
- Fee
- See official portal
- Stay
- Set at entry
- Yellow fever
- Certificate required
- Arrive at
- DLA · NSI
How to get your Cameroon evisa
- Apply on the official portal linked on this page. Use only the government site; look-alike agency sites charge extra.
- Prepare a passport scan, a recent photo, your flight booking and first hotel address.
- Allow at least two weeks for approval, then print the eVisa or keep it on your phone.
Most African countries treat all EU passports the same way, but some do not (Mozambique and Rwanda, for example). This page uses the rule for Sweden.
Health requirements
Yellow fever. A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required for all arriving travellers (usually from 9 months or 1 year of age).
Malaria. Malaria is present across most of the country. Ask a travel clinic about antimalarial tablets.
Book a travel clinic visit 6 to 8 weeks before departure. Some vaccines, including yellow fever, must be given at least 10 days before you arrive.
Travel advice for Swedish travellers
Your own government publishes safety advice and emergency contacts for Cameroon. Check it before you book and register your trip if your country offers that service: Swedish embassies and consulates abroad.
More entry rules for your passport: all 54 countries, visa-free countries, eVisa countries and visa on arrival countries.
On arrival in Cameroon
- Capital
- Yaoundé
- Currency
- Central African CFA franc (XAF)
- Languages
- French, English
- Plugs
- Type C, E
- Best time
- November to February
- Airports
- Douala (DLA), Yaoundé (NSI)
Frequently asked questions
Do Swedish citizens need a visa for Cameroon?
Yes. Swedish citizens need a visa for Cameroon and should apply for an eVisa online before travel.
How long can Swedish citizens stay in Cameroon?
The permitted stay is set when your visa is issued. Check the date on it and do not overstay.
Do I need a yellow fever certificate for Cameroon?
A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required for all arriving travellers (usually from 9 months or 1 year of age).
How much does the Cameroon visa cost for Swedish passport holders?
Fees vary by visa length and entry type. The official portal shows the current price before you pay.
Which airports do flights to Cameroon arrive at?
Most international flights land at Douala (DLA), Yaoundé (NSI).
Sources
- Official Cameroon visa portal
- Swedish embassies and consulates abroad
- Wikipedia: Visa requirements for Swedish citizens
- WHO: Yellow fever vaccination requirements, country list
- Wikipedia: Visa requirements for German citizens (EU reference)
- Wikipedia: Visa requirements for British citizens
- Wikipedia: Visa requirements for United States citizens
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