Cameroon visa for Irish citizens

For Cameroonian passport holders planning a visit to Ireland, a visa is required, typically allowing stays of up to 90 days for tourist or business purposes. Prospective travelers can choose from five distinct visa types, including student, family, and business options, with application fees generally around €60, and should anticipate currency exchange from XAF to Euros upon arrival. Given the considerable distance separating these two nations, journeys from cities like Douala or Yaoundé to Dublin usually involve at least one stopover in major European airports, such as Paris or Amsterdam, covering over 5,000 miles. Considering Ireland's popular summer months from June to August for tourism, it is advisable to apply well in advance to secure travel during peak season.

eVisa· verified 2026-05-27

Entry requirements

Yellow fever cert.
Required

Visa options

TransitTransit Visa - Up to 4 Days
4d$0valid 4d
TransitTransit Visa - Over 4 Days
$182
OtherShort Stay Visa - Up to 6 Months
180d$182valid 6mo
OtherShort Stay Express Visa - Up to 6 Months
180d$273valid 6mo
OtherLong Stay Visa - Up to 1 Year
365d$273valid 1y
TouristTourism Visa - 1 to 30 Days (Embassy Washington DC)
30d$93valid 1mo
TouristShort Stay Visa (Tourism/Business/Transit) – Up to 90 Days (e‑Visa Policy)
90d$182multiple-entryvalid 6mo
BusinessBusiness Short Stay Visa – Up to 90 Days (e‑Visa Policy)
90d$182multiple-entryvalid 6mo
WorkLong Stay Visa – Up to 6 Months (Work/Study/Family – General Policy)
180dvalid 6mo
OtherLong Stay Visa – Up to 1 Year (Embassy Washington DC, US Citizens)
365d$275valid 1y
OtherLong Stay Visa – Up to 6 Months (Embassy Washington DC, Non‑US Citizens)
180d$184valid 6mo
OtherCourtesy Visa
$0
WorkResidence Permit (after Long‑Stay Visa)
multiple-entry
OtherVisa Exemption for Ordinary Passport Holders
90d$0valid 3mo

Pre-approved visa picked up on arrival.

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