Family Visit Visa (Short-Stay)
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Family Visit Visa (Short-Stay)

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At a Glance

Processing Time

9-11 days

Application Fee

182 USD

Stay Duration

180 days

Renewable

No

Job Offer

Not Required

Dependents

Not Specified

PR Pathway

No

This visa does not offer a direct route to permanent residency.

Remote Work

Not Required

Overview

Visa for foreign nationals visiting family members in Cameroon. Requires proof of family relationship and an invitation letter from a family member resident in Cameroon. Valid for up to 180 days.

The Family Visit Visa is specifically designed for foreign nationals wishing to visit relatives residing in Cameroon. The invitation letter from the host family member is a crucial document and must be properly legalized and notarized by Cameroonian authorities to ensure its authenticity.

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Requirements

Personal

Passport Validity

6 months

Criminal Record Policy

case_by_case

Documentation

Applicant Documents

Valid passport

Minimum 6 months validity

Passport photo

Recent color photo with white background

Family relationship proof

Birth certificate, marriage certificate, or other official family document

Host's invitation letter

Notarized and police-legalized letter from family member in Cameroon

Host's proof of residence

Rental contract or residence certificate of family member

Proof of funds

Bank statement or financial proof for stay duration

Yellow fever vaccination

Proof of vaccination certificate

Return flight ticket

Confirmation of departure from Cameroon

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Advantages

  • Specifically designed for family visits
  • Can be extended for additional 60 days
  • Straightforward purpose and requirements
  • Allows family reunion

Considerations

  • Requires invitation letter from Cameroon resident
  • Host must meet residency requirements
  • Invitation letter must be legalized and notarized
  • Family relationship must be proven

Application Process

1

Obtain invitation letter

Family member in Cameroon provides notarized and police-legalized invitation letter

2

Complete online application

Fill out family visit visa application on evisacam.cm

3

Submit family relationship documents

Upload birth certificate, marriage certificate, or other proof of family relationship

4

Upload personal documents

Submit passport copy, photo, and proof of funds

5

Pay visa fee

USD 182 via online payment

6

Await processing

Standard processing takes 9-11 working days

Application Forms

Online E-Visa Application

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