Visa for France from Cameroon
Study, skilled work, family: we prepare a complete file for the French consulate with you.
- Short-stay visa (visit, tourism)
Consultation and eligibility · Collecting the documents · Form and appointment · Submission at the visa centre · Processing · Decision and passport - Talent passport (work)
Initial consultation · Employment contract · Work authorisation (if required) · Preparing the documents · France-Visas application · Consulate appointment · VLS-TS visa issued · Entry into France · Visa validation (OFII) · Talent passport residence card - Student visa
Initial consultation · Acceptance by the school · Campus France procedure · Proof of funds · Proof of accommodation · VLS-TS application · Consulate appointment · Student visa issued · Arrival and OFII validation · Student residence permit - Family reunification
Eligibility check · Income requirements · Proof of accommodation · Filing with the OFII · OFII review · Prefecture decision · Visa application · Entry into France · Residence permit application · Residence permit issued
Visiting family, studying, working or joining a spouse: each plan has its own visa for France. From Cameroon, almost everything starts on France-Visas, the official portal, and ends with filing at TLScontact.
In Douala, we help you choose the right visa, build a consistent file and prepare your appointments. The decision always belongs to the French authorities.
Where do I apply for a France visa in Cameroon?
Files are lodged at TLScontact, the French authorities' provider. There are three centres: Yaoundé, Douala and Garoua. Your centre depends on your region of residence.
TLScontact collects the file and takes your fingerprints. It decides nothing: the decision belongs to the French consulate general in Douala or the consular section of the embassy in Yaoundé.
- Check the visa type on France-Visas.
- Fill in the application online on France-Visas.
- Book and lodge the file at TLScontact.
- Track the application online and collect your passport.
Which visa for which plan?
These are the four procedures we most often support for France.
- Short-stay visa (Schengen): family visit, tourism, business, up to 90 days.
- Student visa: after the Campus France Études en France procedure.
- Talent passport, now the talent card: skilled profiles, researchers, company founders.
- Family reunification: the person in France files, then the family applies for the visa.
What ALORIA does, and what it does not do
We point you to the right procedure, build and check the file with you, prepare you for the interview and appointment, then follow the application to the decision.
We do not decide and we promise no visa. Official fees are set by the authorities: always check the official page before paying.
Frequently asked questions
How far ahead should I apply for a France visa?
For a short stay, no earlier than six months and no later than fifteen days before you travel. For studies, follow the Campus France calendar, which starts in October for the following intake.
Where are the TLScontact centres for France?
In Yaoundé, Douala and Garoua. Your centre depends on your region of residence: France-Visas tells you which one.
Is Campus France compulsory to study in France?
Yes, for students living in Cameroon. Some profiles follow a simplified procedure, but still go through the Études en France platform.
Who decides on my visa?
The French consular services. TLScontact and Campus France do not decide on the visa, and neither does any agency.
How much does a France visa cost?
Fees are set by the authorities and vary by visa. They are shown on France-Visas. Our own fees are given at the appointment in our office.
Can you help me if I live in Yaoundé?
Yes. The first appointment can take place at our Douala office, and the follow-up is done remotely. You lodge your file at the centre for your region.