Polish citizens and visa requirements
Polish citizens require a visa regardless of the purpose of travel. Since July 2023 the consulate in Berlin has been replaced by a more convenient fully online e‑Visa system.
Types of visas and fees
Tourist / private: multiple entry, up to 6 months, express processing also available.
Business: same options as for a tourist visa, an annual visa is also available.
Missions, NGOs, religious travel – consul’s discretion, usually for 6 months.
Important: The consulate does not offer a “24‑hour” service. The realistic processing time is 4–7 working days from submission of a complete online application.
Required documents
Passport valid for at least 180 days beyond the requested visa validity (minimum 2 blank pages).
Two visa application forms + 2 photos 3.5 × 4.5 cm.
Scan of the yellow vaccination booklet – yellow fever vaccination.
Flight booking (can be provisional).
Invitation letter legalised at a police station in Cameroon:
business – plus a company letter assigning the trip,
private – from the inviting person.
Medical insurance covering treatment, hospitalisation and medical evacuation.
Step by step – how to apply
Scan your passport, yellow vaccination booklet and invitation letter.
Complete the online form (FR/EN), attach PDF/JPG files.
Pay the visa fee by card (amount according to visa type + bank charges).
Wait for the decision – the visa PDF is usually emailed within 7 days (express in 3 days).
Print the permit and carry it with your passport; in Berlin the passport with the visa sticker is delivered by courier.
Health and insurance
Yellow fever – vaccination is mandatory; without the entry in the booklet you will be refused entry.
Malaria, polio, typhoid – preventive vaccination is recommended.
Private clinics charge an upfront deposit; make sure your policy covers cash payments.
Useful tips before you travel
Check your foreign ministry’s travel advisories – the north and the border with Niger are unstable.
Make sure the invitation bears a police stamp; an ordinary letter is not sufficient.
The consulate accepts group applications once a week (Tuesday); arrange courier delivery no later than Friday 13:00.
A passport with only 3 remaining blank pages is acceptable, provided two are side by side.
Most common application mistakes
Invitation letter not legalised.
Illegible scans or a photo not affixed to the application form.
Passport validity too short.
What to do after a refusal?
Contact the embassy; usually it is enough to provide the missing documents and submit a new application. Please remember that a new application means new fees.
Cameroon visa with Notberg: options and processing time
Our portfolio includes two Cameroon e‑visa options. Both are valid for 90 days and cover tourist or business travel.
Cameroon: e‑Visa: processing from 15 days.
Cameroon: express e‑Visa: processing from 6 days.
You choose one of two service packages. In the Standard package we have 4 days to check your documents and submit the application. In the Premium package the application is lodged with the authority within 1 day. If your ticket is already bought and you have less than 2 weeks before departure, your only option is express processing with the Premium package.
Documents we will ask you for
The passport, yellow vaccination booklet, flight booking and invitation are described above. For the application please also prepare:
hotel booking for the entire requested visa period,
copy of both sides of your identity card,
employer’s letter stating your period of employment, position and nature of work,
bank statement (we will inform you by email about the required length of history),
for private visits: copy of the host’s passport showing the photo page and proof of residence, if any,
if you are a foreign national residing in Poland: your temporary or permanent residence card.
The flight booking must be for a return journey. The passport scan must show the entire data page: if there is glare or a finger covering any part, we will ask you for a new file.
Additional questions about the Cameroon visa
Can I get a visa on arrival in Yaoundé or Douala?
No. Visas on arrival are not issued at Yaoundé or Douala airports. Your e‑visa must be approved before departure.
Is the e‑visa valid at land borders?
No. E‑visas are not accepted at land or sea border crossings. If you are entering overland or by sea, you need a visa issued by a Cameroon embassy before you travel.
When is the earliest and latest I can apply?
The High Commission of Cameroon in London recommends applying at least 10 days before entry and no earlier than 6 months before travel.
Will my visa fee be refunded if my application is refused?
No, the e‑visa fee is non‑refundable. That is why we check the completeness of your documents and the quality of your scans before submitting the application.