All travelers require confirmed onward or return tickets and all necessary documents for next destination. Visas on arrival can only be issued to those holding a prior approval from Le Delegue General de L'Immigration. All other visas must be acquired before travel to
Cameroon.
Americans: US nationals require a passport and a visa to enter Cameroon.
UK nationals: UK nationals require a passport and a visa to enter Cameroon.
Canadians: Canadians require a passport and a visa to enter Cameroon.
Australians: Australians require a passport and
a visa to enter Cameroon.
South Africans: South Africans require a passport and a visa to enter Cameroon.
Irish nationals: Irish nationals require a passport and a visa to enter Cameroon.
New Zealanders: New Zealand nationals require a passport and a visa to enter Cameroon.
Health
A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required for all travelers older than one year of age to Cameroon. There is a risk of malaria throughout the country and prophylaxis is recommended for all travelers. Cholera outbreaks do occur in Cameroon, particularly between the months of December and June. Travelers should drink only boiled or bottled water. Medical facilities are very limited with frequent shortages of medication and outdated equipment; visitors should ensure they have comprehensive medical insurance, which includes emergency air evacuation. Doctors and hospitals generally expect immediate cash payment.
Safety
Occurrences of banditry and mugging are serious problems throughout the country, and car hijacking and robbery along roads has resulted in several deaths. Foreign governments advise against travel to the areas bordering the
Central African Republic and
Chad, as well as to the area bordering
Nigeria in the region of the
Bakassi Peninsula. If traveling in the north it is advisable to do so in a convoy and to limit travel to daylight hours only. Incidents, often armed, are common in towns and cities and visitors should be vigilant in public places. Armed attacks have occurred at restaurants and hotels where foreigners are known to stay and eat, and travelers are advised to avoid carrying valuables or wearing jewelry in public, and to keep cash on person to a minimum. Petty theft is also common on public transport and travelers should try and avoid traveling alone in taxis, especially at night. The safety and reliability of internal flights in Cameroon cannot be vouched for.
