https://www.reddit.com/r/Cameroon/comments/1i28b4w/letter_of_invitation_and_accommodation_for_visa/
created by Czar_kyoto on 15/01/2025 at 21:28 UTC*
4 upvotes, 5 top-level comments (showing 5)
I’ll be traveling to Yaounde in September and am currently working on completing my online visa application. Although I’ve traveled back home before, my father handled the application process in the past, so this is my first time doing it myself.
For my application, I’ve included the following documents: • My passport • Airline ticket • Latest bank statement • Cameroonian birth certificate • Previous visa approval (traveled in 2022) • Yellow fever vaccination card
However, I’m facing challenges with the letter of invitation and proof of accommodation. My entire family resides in Cameroon, particularly in Yaounde, where I always stay at my mother’s compound during my visits. Both the invitation letter and the accommodation proof need to be signed by an administrative, immigration, or police authority in Cameroon.
Would it be correct for my mother to type up a letter stating that she is inviting and hosting me, and then have it signed at a local police station? If there’s a specific format or additional details I should include, I’d appreciate any guidance!
I'm a US citizen.
Edit: approval took about one day.
Comment by bambamyou at 15/01/2025 at 21:45 UTC
3 upvotes, 1 direct replies
There is a designated format that your relative has to use. They can get the paper to fill and sign at the relavant police station normally. They have to pay 1500FCFA. It’s called « Certificat d’hébergement ».
Comment by Sharp-Caregiver-7788 at 21/01/2025 at 21:23 UTC
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There are some loopholes if using the Evisacam.cm for the online application. I’ve applied for numerous visas and I noticed the requirements change based on your selection for reason for stay. To make the application simple and easy, I always select “Vacation” for my reason for stay which prompts me to submit my proof of vaccination, flight and passport documents. Give this a try, my last 3 visa applications were all approved when I applied using this approach.
Comment by Massive-K at 17/01/2025 at 08:31 UTC
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The easiest is to get a hotel booking that you don't pay for
Comment by ThePeacePipe237 at 16/01/2025 at 16:04 UTC
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Someone hosting you need to provide the certificat de residence( certificat de domicile) available at the city hall
Comment by Ok_Rest_2049 at 16/01/2025 at 22:53 UTC
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I know people who travelled and didn't provide a certified document Their host wrote a letter and signed. In their case, the host also included their confirmation of employment