Cameroon
Restricted entry
A yellow fever vaccination certificate must be presented on arrival by all travelers.
Passports
Passport valid for a minimum of six months required by all.Visas
Required by all except the following:
(a) nationals of Central African Republic, Chad, Congo (Rep), Mali and Nigeria for stays not exceeding 90 days;
(b) those in transit continuing their journey on the first or same aircraft within 24 hours provided holding onward tickets and not leaving the airport.Types of visa and cost
Tourist and Short-stay: US$57 (three months). Business: US$57 (three months); US$114 (six months). Transit: US$57 (five days). All visas are for multiple-entries.Validity
Tourist and Short-stay visas are valid for up to three months; Business visas for up to six months. Transit visas are valid for up to five days.Application to
Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy); see Passport/Visa Information. Visas are also available on arrival for countries where Cameroon has no diplomatic representation.Application requirements
(a) Passport valid for six months. (b) Two completed application forms. (c) Two passport-size photos. (d) International Certificate of Vaccination for Yellow Fever; (e) Return ticket or letter of confirmation from travel agent. (f) Copy of recent bank statement or letter from the bank verifying that applicant has sufficient funds. (g) For a business visa, a letter from applicant’s company and a letter from business partners in Cameroon that must be legalized by the local police. (h) Appropriate fee.Working days required
Two if the application is delivered in person; several for postal applications.Temporary residence
Applicants must have Residence and Work Permits. Apply to immigration authorities in Cameroon.
No Test Required
Around US$15.
Cameroon High Commission in the UK
84 Holland Park, London W11 3SB, UK
Tel: (020) 7727 0771.
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 0930-1600; 0930-1230 (visa applications). Embassy of the Republic of Cameroon in the USA
2349 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20008, USA
Tel: (202) 265 8790.
Website: www.ambacam-usa.orgTravel Advice
All travel to the border area with Nigeria is advised against (in the region of Bakassi Peninsula), since this area is still subject to a territorial dispute between the two countries and tensions are rife, with localized violent incidents often occurring with little warning. All non-essential travel to the border area with the Central African Republic is advised against. The border area with Congo (Rep) is closed. In addition, there is a danger of mugging and banditry in Cameroon, including car-hijacking and robbery, often armed and violent, particularly in Douala, Yaoundé, Kribi and Maroua. Jewelry and valuables should not be worn or carried in more isolated, poor regions of Cameroon (notably Yaoundé, la Briquetterie and Mokolo).
In addition, you should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate international terrorist attacks, which could be against civilian targets, including places frequented by foreigners.
This advice is based on information provided by the Foreign & Commonwealth Office in the UK. It is correct at time of publishing. As the situation can change rapidly, visitors are advised to contact the following organizations for the latest travel advice:
British Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Tel: (0845) 850 2829.
Website: www.fco.gov.uk US Department of State
Website: http://travel.state.gov/travel
