Destination
Cameroon
Africa · Yaounde
Entry details
Visa required
- Source's ruleOnline visa required
- Passport validityValid on arrival
- Mandatory registrationCustoms CMR
Practical details for a short tourist stay — conditions change; always verify with an official source.
Safety advisory
Exercise a high degree of caution
When to go
Seasonal calendar — from climate data and curated definitions.
Public holidays
National holidays — closures and days off.
Christmas Day
December 25, 2026
Fri · in 87d
New Year's Day
January 1, 2027
Fri · in 94d
Youth Day
February 11, 2027
Thu · in 135d
Good Friday
March 26, 2027
Fri · in 178d
Labour Day
May 1, 2027
Sat · in 214d
Ascension Day
May 6, 2027
Thu · in 219d
National Day
May 20, 2027
Thu · in 233d
Assumption Day
August 15, 2027
Sun · in 320d
UNESCO sites
3UNESCO World Heritage sites in this country.
- Dja Faunal Reserve1987Natural
Dja Faunal Reserve, located in southeastern Cameroon, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site inscribed in 1987. Causes of inscription include diversity of species present in the park, the presence of five threatened species of mammal, and lack of disturbance within the park. It is managed by Dja Conservation Services (DCS), which is led by a conservator. The Reserve receives significant support for its management from many projects funded by international partners and supporters of conservation in Cameroon.
Text: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA) - Sangha Trinational2012Natural
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Sangha Trinational is a forest divided between the nations of Central African Republic, Cameroon and Republic of the Congo. It was added as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2012 because of its outstanding biodiversity and unique biological communities. The site includes 3 contiguous national parks within the humid tropical forests of Central Africa: Nouabalé-Ndoki National Park in Congo, Lobéké National Park in Cameroon, and Dzanga-Ndoki National Park in Central African Republic. The large size of the site and the relatively limited amount of deforestation within the three parks has allowed populations of vulnerable species such as African forest elephants, gorillas, sitatunga, and chimpanzees to thrive. In addition, populations of critically endangered plant species such as Mukulungu are protected within the site's borders.
Text: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA) - Diy-Gid-Biy Cultural Landscape of the Mandara Mountains2025Cultural
The Diy-Gid-Biy (DGB) sites are archaeological sites located around the Mandara Mountains of northern Cameroon and Nigeria, overlooking the several kilometers long Shikewe watershed. These sites get their name Diy-Gid-Biy from the Mafa language, which can be translated as "place of chiefly residence." There are 16 of these DGB sites which date back to around the 15th century AD. While knowledge of these sites has existed for some time, only in 2001 archaeologists began to investigate the sites and their cultural heritage in relation to the region.
Text: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
Car rental & driving
Whether your licence is recognized, and which side traffic drives on — per the UN road-traffic conventions.
This country is in a different convention — your IDP may not be recognized; a certified translation or a local licence may be required. Check with the rental company.
Health
Internet
Connectivity on the road: coverage, data price, access.
Prices
Frequently asked questions
Cameroon: do Azerbaijan citizens need a visa?
Yes, Azerbaijan citizens need a visa arranged in advance via a consulate or visa centre.
What do you need to enter?
Passport must be valid Valid on arrival. On arrival: Customs CMR. The permit or visa is issued online via the official portal — see the Entry details card above. Rules change — check the official source before you travel.
Similar visa-free destinations
Similar climate, sea and prices — no visa needed in advance.
If something goes wrong
Lost passport, detention, emergencies — where to turn.
About the country
- Capital
- Yaounde
- Continent
- Africa
- Population
- 25,216,237
- Area
- 475,440 km²
- Currency
- Franc · XAF
- Time zone
- 17:59UTC+1
- Sockets
- CE
- Calling code
- +237
- Languages
- English, French
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