Kenya to Cameroon: Visa Requirements 2026

Entry Requirement — 2026
🇰🇪 Kenya → 🇨🇲 Cameroon
e-Visa

Apply for an e-Visa before travel via the official portal.

Travelling from Kenya to Cameroon requires an e-Visa obtained online before departure. Processing usually takes 1–5 business days — apply at least 2 weeks before travel. Cost of living in Cameroon runs about 12% higher than in Kenya (index 40 vs 28, NYC=100).

Kenya Passport Strength

38 Visa-free
25 Visa on arrival
45 e-Visa
91 Visa required

Entry Details — Cameroon

Entry type
e-Visa
An electronic visa must be obtained online before travel.
Maximum stay
Stated on e-Visa
Per entry. Extension may be possible in-country.
Cost of living — Cameroon
40.0
Index vs NYC=100 · Full data →
Income tax — Cameroon
35%
Top marginal rate · All tax rates →
Digital nomad visa
Not available
No dedicated digital nomad visa programme.
Monthly budget (comfortable)
~$1,000/month
Estimated for a single expat · Budget tool →

Other Africa Destinations — Kenya Passport

🇩🇿AlgeriaVisa Required 🇦🇴AngolaVisa Required 🇧🇯BeninVisa Free 🇧🇼BotswanaVisa Free 🇧🇫Burkina Fasoe-Visa 🇧🇮BurundiVisa Free 🇨🇻Cape VerdeVisa on Arrival 🇨🇫Central African RepublicVisa Required

Cost of Living & Tax Overview

Cameroon is approximately 12% more expensive than Kenya (index 40 vs 28, NYC=100). Budget accordingly for accommodation and daily expenses.
Cameroon cost of living guide →
Tax rates in Cameroon — income, corporate & VAT →

Frequently Asked Questions

Do Kenya citizens need a visa to visit Cameroon?+

Kenya passport holders currently have e-Visa access to Cameroon. An electronic visa must be obtained online before travel.

How long can Kenya passport holders stay in Cameroon?+

The maximum stay is determined by the visa category granted at the Cameroon embassy. Single-entry visas typically allow 30–90 days; multi-entry visas vary.

Is there a digital nomad visa for Cameroon?+

Pas de nomad visa dédié. Long-stay visa standard disponible (90 jours, renouvelable hors Schengen). Revenu minimum non défini officiellement.

What is the cost of living in Cameroon?+

The cost of living index for Cameroon is 40.0 (NYC=100). See the entry details section for an estimated monthly expat budget. For detailed price breakdowns visit the full cost of living guide for Cameroon.

What documents are required for Kenya citizens to enter Cameroon?+

A valid Kenya passport is the minimum requirement. An e-Visa must be applied for online before departure.

Data source: Passport Index 2026 (github.com/imorte/passport-index-data, MIT). Visa requirements change without notice — always verify with the official embassy before travel. Last updated April 2026. Not legal or immigration advice.