Cameroon
Republic of Cameroon · Middle Africa
Cameroon is a country in Central Africa. Known as "Africa in miniature", the country is known for its geological, linguistic, artistic, and cultural diversity: some 250 languages are spoken in this mid-sized country. Cameroon was colonised by three European countries — Germany, France, and the United Kingdom.
Guide content adapted from the Wikivoyage article "Cameroon". Source · CC BY-SA 4.0
Weather
Live23°C
Light drizzle · feels like 26°C
- 85%
- 10 km/h
- AQI 21
- SunSlight rain showers20° / 26°
- MonThunderstorm20° / 27°
- TueSlight rain showers19° / 26°
- WedThunderstorm19° / 26°
Measured at the country centroid, not a specific city.
Money
LiveCentral African CFA franc (XAF)
- $1 USD
- Fr567.9
- €1 EUR
- Fr656.2
Reference rates for 2026-08-08. Indicative — not the rate a bureau will give you.
What a trip to Cameroon costs
Visas, flights, beds, food and everything in between, priced for your party and your dates. Every line shows its own arithmetic, so you can disagree with the parts you know better than we do.
Your trip
8 days on the ground
Estimated cost
$2,565
$1,282 per person · $160 per person per day
- $100
Visa & entry
$50 × 2 — typical tourist visa or eVisa fee
- $1,358
Flights
$679 return × 2 · 5,485 km
- $430
Accommodation
$61/night × 7 nights × 1 room · Standard
- $208
Food & drink
$13/person/day × 8 days × 2
- $80
Local transport
$5/person/day × 8 days × 2
- $16
SIM & internet
$8 per person, once × 2
- $144
Attractions
$9/person/day × 8 days × 2
- $38
Travel insurance
$2/person/day × 8 days × 2
- Subtotal
- $2,375
- Miscellaneous (8%)
- $190
- Total
- $2,565
Budget at a glance
Per day
$321
Per person
$1,282
Family of 4
$5,130
7 days
$2,565
14 days
$3,474
30 days
$5,552
The 7, 14 and 30-day figures re-price the whole trip at that length — flights and visas do not repeat, so a month is far from four times a week.
A planning estimate, not a quote — ground costs are modelled from a cost tier for Cameroon, not scraped from live inventory. Your settings are saved to this device.
Entry requirements
This information is for people travelling on a full ‘British citizen’ passport from the UK. It is based on the UK government’s understanding of Cameroon’s current rules for the most common types of travel.
The authorities in Cameroon set and enforce entry rules. If you’re not sure how these requirements apply to you, contact the Cameroon High Commission in the UK.
Passport validity requirements
To enter Cameroon, your passport must have an ‘expiry date’ at least 6 months after the date you arrive.
Check with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements. Renew your passport if you need to.
You will be denied entry if you do not have a valid travel document or try to use a passport that has been reported lost or stolen.
Dual nationals
When returning to the UK, British citizens must carry a valid British passport or certificate of entitlement. See Dual Citizenship.
Visa requirements
You must have a visa to enter Cameroon.
You must apply for a e-visa online – some people encounter technical problems with this online service, so apply in good time.
You cannot get a visa on arrival at either Yaoundé or Douala airport.
If you travel to Cameroon by road or sea, you must get a physical visa before you arrive by applying at your nearest Cameroon embassy or high commission. You cannot get an e-visa at land or sea borders.
If you are in Cameroon and have questions about your immigration status, contact the General Delegation for National Security in Yaoundé:
Telephone: +237 22221 2884
Make sure you get your passport stamped.
Make sure the border control officer puts a stamp in your passport.
Vaccine requirements
To enter Cameroon, you must have a certificate to prove you’ve had a yellow fever vaccination.
For more details about medical entry requirements and recommended vaccinations, see TravelHealthPro’s Cameroon guide.
Customs rules
There are strict rules about goods you can take into or out of Cameroon. You must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty.
Source: UK FCDO, published 2026-02-09 under the Open Government Licence.
Getting help
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) cannot provide tailored advice for individual trips. Read this travel advice and carry out your own research before deciding whether to travel.
Emergency services in Cameroon
Ambulance: 112
Fire: 119
Police: 117
Contact your travel provider and insurer
Contact your travel provider and your insurer if you are involved in a serious incident or emergency abroad. They will tell you if they can help and what you need to do.
Refunds and changes to travel
For refunds or changes to travel, contact your travel provider. You may also be able to make a claim through insurance. However, insurers usually require you to talk to your travel provider first.
Find out more about changing or cancelling travel plans, including:
- where to get advice if you are in a dispute with a provider
- how to access previous versions of travel advice to support a claim
Support from FCDO
FCDO has guidance on staying safe and what to do if you need help or support abroad, including:
- finding English-speaking lawyers, funeral directors and translators and interpreters in Cameroon
- dealing with a death in Cameroon
- being arrested or imprisoned in Cameroon
- getting help if you’re a victim of crime
- what to do if you’re in hospital
- if you’re affected by a crisis such as a terrorist attack
Contacting FCDO
Help abroad
See how to get help from the UK government abroad including in an emergency.
Help in the UK
You can call FCDO in London if you need urgent help because something has happened to a friend or relative abroad.
Telephone: 020 7008 5000 (24 hours)
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Risk information for British companies
The Overseas Business Risk service offers information and advice for British companies operating in Cameroon on how to manage political, economic, and business security-related risks.