Lesotho to Cameroon: Visa Requirements 2026

Entry Requirement — 2026
🇱🇸 Lesotho → 🇨🇲 Cameroon
e-Visa

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

Travelling from Lesotho to Cameroon requires an e-Visa obtained online before departure. Processing usually takes 1–5 business days — apply at least 2 weeks before travel. Both countries have a comparable cost of living (index ~40, NYC=100).

Lesotho Passport Strength

42 Visa-free
22 Visa on arrival
46 e-Visa
89 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 — Lesotho Passport

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

Cost of Living & Tax Overview

Cameroon and Lesotho have a broadly similar cost of living (index 40 vs 38, NYC=100).
Cameroon cost of living guide →
Tax rates in Cameroon — income, corporate & VAT →

Frequently Asked Questions

Do Lesotho citizens need a visa to visit Cameroon?+

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

How long can Lesotho 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 Lesotho citizens to enter Cameroon?+

A valid Lesotho 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.