Before you go to Cameroon: what to know
Must know
- Apply for an e-visa before flying. There is no visa on arrival at Yaounde or Douala; land or sea arrivals need a physical visa obtained beforehand.
- Mostly cash-based; card acceptance is largely restricted to international hotels. Confirm with your hotel before arrival.
Entry and visas
British citizen passport: Apply for an e-visa before flying. There is no visa on arrival at Yaounde or Douala; land or sea arrivals need a physical visa obtained beforehand. Check the linked immigration guidance for other nationalities and purposes.
Online arrival forms and permits
- Cameroon e-visa ↗ required
Before air travel; land and sea arrivals need a physical visa beforehand. · GB air travellers
Passport validity: At least 6 months after arrival.
Checked October 30, 2026 · Sources: gov.uk ↗, evisacam.cm ↗, diplocam.cm ↗
Money
Mostly cash is used. Cards are rarely accepted.
Apple Pay — no data · Google Pay — no data
- Mostly cash-based; card acceptance is largely restricted to international hotels. Confirm with your hotel before arrival.
Checked October 30, 2026 · Sources: travel.gc.ca ↗
Rules and bans
Prohibited
- Photographing airports, ports, military sites, government buildings or uniformed personnel.
Laws visitors break unknowingly
- Check customs restrictions before bringing medicines, drones or wildlife products.
Checked October 30, 2026 · Sources: travel.gc.ca ↗
Culture and clothing
Religion: Respect local religious traditions; ask before entering places of worship.
Clothing: Ask your hosts about appropriate clothing for community visits and religious sites.
Checked October 30, 2026 · Sources: travel.gc.ca ↗
Climate
Rain calendars vary by region; seasonal floods can damage roads and disrupt services. Check forecasts and road conditions for your itinerary.
Month by month
- January: Jan: Regional rain calendars differ; check the local forecast.
- February: Feb: Regional rain calendars differ; check the local forecast.
- March: Mar: Regional rain calendars differ; check the local forecast.
- April: Apr: Regional rain calendars differ; check the local forecast.
- May: May: Regional rain calendars differ; check the local forecast.
- June: Jun: Regional rain calendars differ; check the local forecast.
- July: Jul: Regional rain calendars differ; check the local forecast.
- August: Aug: Regional rain calendars differ; check the local forecast.
- September: Sep: Regional rain calendars differ; check the local forecast.
- October: Oct: Regional rain calendars differ; check the local forecast.
- November: Nov: Regional rain calendars differ; check the local forecast.
- December: Dec: Regional rain calendars differ; check the local forecast.
Best season: Choose dates for your route using local forecasts and road-condition advice.
Checked October 30, 2026 · Sources: travel.gc.ca ↗
What to pack
- Copies of travel documents
- An adapter compatible with your accommodation
- Medicines with their prescription documents
Practical
Plugs: Confirm socket type and supply voltage with your accommodation before packing.
Water: Use a safe drinking-water supply; ask locally before drinking tap water.
Traffic: drives on the right
Insurance: Arrange insurance for your itinerary and planned activities, including medical evacuation where needed.
Checked October 30, 2026 · Sources: sgg.cg ↗, travel.gc.ca ↗
Entry rules change. Before your trip, check the website of the embassy or immigration service of the country.