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Cameroon entry requirements
What you need to enter Cameroon: visa rules by passport, vaccines, arrival airports and practical details for your trip.
Travel advice. Some regions have security risks. Check your foreign ministry's travel advice for the areas you plan to visit.
Entry rules change often. We checked these on 27 October 2026 against the sources below. Confirm with the official portal before you book.
Visa rules by passport
| Passports | Entry | Fee | Stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| All 14 passports we cover | eVisa | See portal | — |
Most EU passports: Apply online; the pre-approved visa is collected on arrival.
Detailed guide for your passport
Health and vaccines
Yellow fever. A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required for all arriving travellers (usually from 9 months or 1 year of age).
Malaria. Malaria is present across most of the country. Ask a travel clinic about antimalarial tablets.
Routine vaccines should be up to date. Travel clinics commonly also discuss hepatitis A, typhoid and, for longer rural stays, rabies. Book 6 to 8 weeks before departure.
Practical details
- Capital
- Yaoundé
- Currency
- Central African CFA franc (XAF)
- Languages
- French, English
- Plug types
- C, E
- Best time
- November to February
- Main airports
- Douala (DLA), Yaoundé (NSI)
Highlights of Cameroon
- Mount Cameroon
- Kribi beaches and Lobé Falls
- Waza National Park
Frequently asked questions
Do EU citizens need a visa for Cameroon?
Yes. Most EU passport holders need a visa (evisa).
Is a yellow fever vaccination required for Cameroon?
A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required for all arriving travellers (usually from 9 months or 1 year of age).
Is there malaria in Cameroon?
Malaria is present across most of the country. Ask a travel clinic about antimalarial tablets.
What is the best time to visit Cameroon?
November to February is generally the best time to visit.
What currency is used in Cameroon?
The currency is the Central African CFA franc (XAF). Cards work in cities and larger hotels; carry some cash for markets and rural areas.
Sources
- Official Cameroon visa portal
- WHO: Yellow fever vaccination requirements, country list
- Wikipedia: Visa requirements for German citizens (EU reference)
- Wikipedia: Visa requirements for British citizens
- Wikipedia: Visa requirements for United States citizens
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