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South Africa visa for citizens of Cameroon

Citizens of Cameroon need an e-visa to travel to South Africa. It is issued online, with no embassy visit. Official processing time is up to 24 hours. Visago fills in and submits the application for you; the all-in price starts at $56, government fee included.

For citizens of Cameroon: the passport opens 21 countries visa-free; Yaoundé — Pretoria: ≈ 3,750 km, about 5 hours of flying.

Checked by visa analyst Albert Brown, 13 years of experience · September 26, 2026

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How much does a South Africa visa cost for citizens of Cameroon?

Tourist, 90 days, multiple entryGovernment fee: $31 · Valid for: 180 days$56
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Can I travel to South Africa without a visa on a Cameroon passport?

No: citizens of Cameroon need a visa. But you can get it quickly and at a low price — online with us, from $56, with no embassy visit.

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South Africa visa rules at a glance

  • With a Cameroon passport you can visit 21 countries visa-free, 24 with a visa on arrival and 49 with an e-visa; 104 more require an embassy visa.
  • By the number of visa-free destinations, the Cameroon passport ranks 166th of 199.
  • Cameroon passport: visa-free access to 21 countries; South Africa passport: 60.
  • Citizens of Cameroon and South Africa can travel together visa-free to 15 countries, for example: Gabon, Benin, Rwanda, Kenya, Gambia, Seychelles, Barbados, Dominica, Grenada, Haiti, Singapore, Philippines, Micronesia, Vanuatu, and Kiribati.
  • A language both countries share: English.
  • Citizens of South Africa, in turn, need an e-visa to travel to Cameroon. Cameroon visa for citizens of South Africa

Travelling to South Africa: good to know

  • Yaoundé — Pretoria: about 3,750 km in a straight line; a direct flight takes roughly 5 hours.
  • Time difference with your country’s capital: +1 hour.
  • Local time: Yaoundé 12:00 — Pretoria 13:00.
  • Local currency: South African Rand.
  • Languages: Afrikaans, English, South Ndebele, and Northern Sotho.
  • Exchange rate: $1.00 ≈ ZAR 16.
  • South Africa is the 43rd closest of 197 destinations open to citizens of Cameroon.
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Neighbouring countries and their visa rules for citizens of Cameroon:

How citizens of neighbouring countries travel to South Africa

Visa rules for South Africa for citizens of countries bordering Cameroon:

Official portal: eta.dha.gov.za

How to get a South Africa visa

  1. 1Passport photo
  2. 2Face photo
  3. 3Payment
  4. 4Manager and visa

What documents do you need for a South Africa visa?

Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight: Yaoundé — Pretoria?

About 5 hours on a direct flight: the capitals are roughly 3,750 km apart. With a connection it takes longer.

What is the time difference with South Africa?

Time difference with your country’s capital: +1 hour.

Do citizens of South Africa need a visa for Cameroon?

Citizens of South Africa, in turn, need an e-visa to travel to Cameroon.

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