Cameroonian Students in France — Administrative Guide
Campus France DAP Blanche procedure — 964 hours/year work authorisation — Eiffel Excellence Scholarships available
Key data for Cameroonian students
| Indicator | Timeline / Amount |
|---|---|
| Campus France procedure | EEF required (DAP Blanche — language verification) |
| Visa processing time | 6 to 10 weeks |
| Work authorisation | 964 hours/year |
| APS post-master | Yes — available (unlike Algerian students) |
| Fiscal stamp — titre de sejour | €75 (first) then €225 (renewal) |
Campus France procedure for Cameroonians
Cameroon is classified as a DAP Blanche country. The EEF process includes:
- Create account on EEF platform (pastel.diplomatie.gouv.fr/etudesenfrance/)
- Enter academic background and institution choices
- Pay application fees (~€100)
- Language competency verification at Campus France Cameroun (Yaounde or Douala)
- Campus France assessment transmitted to consulate
Visa application
Apply at the French consulate or TLScontact centre in Cameroon:
- Passport + admission letter + EEF attestation
- Proof of financial resources (€615/month minimum)
- Proof of accommodation in France
- Visa fee: €99
Scholarships for Cameroonian students
Cameroon is a priority country for the Eiffel Excellence Scholarship:
| Scholarship | Amount | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Eiffel Excellence (Master's) | €1,181/month | Via French institution — Cameroon prioritised |
| Eiffel Excellence (PhD) | €1,400/month | Via French institution |
| BGF French Government | Variable | Via French Embassy Yaounde |
| Cameroonian government | Variable | Via Ministry of Higher Education |