Cameroon Travel requirements, advice , Coronavirus status and Visa Policy
2022-10-12 20:19:01
Cameroon is located in Sub-Saharan Africa. It is a developing country. Current Travel Advice to visitors travelling to Cameroon is Exercise Increased Caution. Check Cameroon Travel Advisory, visa Requirements below.
Travel advice and advisories
Published 02.05.2022
1. The following passengers are allowed to enter:
- nationals and residents of Cameroon;
- passengers with a visa.
2. Passengers must have a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken at most 3 days before departure from the first embarkation point.
- This does not apply to passengers younger than 5 years.
3. Passengers are subject to a COVID-19 rapid antigen test upon arrival.
Travel Advisory By USA
Wed, 12 Oct 2022
Last Update: Reissued with updates to health information.
Exercise increased caution in Cameroon due to crime. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.
Do Not Travel to:
- North, Far North, Northwest and Southwest Regions, and Parts of East and Adamawa Regions due to crime and kidnapping.
- Far North Region due to terrorism.
- Northwest and Southwest Regions due to armed violence, crime, and kidnapping.
Country Summary: Violent crime, such as armed robbery and carjacking, is common throughout Cameroon. Local police lack the resources to respond effectively to serious criminal incidents.
The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in North, Far North, Northwest, Southwest, and Parts of Adamawa and East Regions of Cameroon due to current official travel restrictions.
Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Cameroon.
If you decide to travel to Cameroon:
- Read Department of State’s COVID-19 page before you plan any international travel, and read the U.S. Embassy's web page for country-specific COVID-19 information.
- Do not display signs of wealth, such as expensive watches, handbags, or jewelry.
- Monitor local media for breaking events and be prepared to adjust your plans.
- Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive important information from the Embassy about safety conditions in your destination country, help the Embassy contact you in an emergency, and help family and friends get in touch with you in an emergency.
- Follow the Department of State on Facebook and Twitter.
- Review the Country Security Report for Cameroon.
- Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the Traveler’s Checklist.
- Visit the CDC page for the latest Travel Health Information related to your travel.
North, Far North, Northwest and Southwest Regions, and parts of East and Adamawa Regions – Level 4: Do Not Travel
Violent crime, including kidnapping by terrorists and/or kidnapping for ransom, armed robbery, assault, and carjacking are serious concerns in Cameroon, especially in all these regions.
In the Adamawa Region north of the capital, Ngaoundere, and East Regions, there is a heightened criminal threat within 20 kilometers of the border with the Central African Republic.
Visit our website for Travel to High-Risk Areas.
Far North Region– Level 4: Do Not Travel
In the Far North Region, terrorists may attack with no warning, targeting local facilities and places frequented by Westerners.
Visit our website for Travel to High-Risk Areas.
Northwest and Southwest Regions – Level 4: Do Not Travel
In Northwest and Southwest Regions, armed clashes between separatists and government forces, and other acts of violence, including violent criminality, kidnapping for ransom, sexual assault, arson, roadside ambushes and robberies, use of improvised explosive devices, illegitimate detentions, and murder have occurred. Security force operations, imposed curfews and movement restrictions, and attacks by armed militants regularly take place throughout these regions, including in major cities. Ongoing violence has led to a breakdown in order and a significant decline in public services, including medical resources in large areas of both regions.
Visit our website for Travel to High-Risk Areas.
Visa Policy for Visitors travelling to Cameroon
Visa required
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Visa Requirements for Cameroon Citizens
References
- U.S Department of State - Bureau of Consular Affairs
- Systematic dataset of Covid-19 policy, from Oxford University
- International Air Transport Association (IATA)