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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

For citizens of Russia

В северных провинциях Камеруна регулярный характер носят теракты, совершаемые группировкой Боко-Харам. Уровень преступности высокий.

When to go

Seasonal calendar — from climate data and curated definitions.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Warm / beach
Dry season
Rainy season
Air⌀ 23 °C
24
25
24
23
23
22
22
22
22
22
23
23
Sea⌀ 29 °C
30
30
30
30
30
29
28
27
28
29
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29
Rainfall⌀ 155 mm
21
40
128
188
228
205
156
153
253
276
168
38
Wind⌀ 3 м/с
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
4
3
3
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4
Daylight⌀ 12 h
12
12
12
12
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12
Tourism: 1M international tourists a year▲ +24% over 5 yearslow
Darker cells mark peak months.· Wind: avg. daily max — handy for kite & wind sports

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

3

UNESCO World Heritage sites in this country.

  • Dja Faunal Reserve
    1987Natural

    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 Trinational
    2012Natural
    Sangha Trinational©

    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 Mountains
    2025Cultural

    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.

Your licence may not be recognized

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.

Trafficright-hand

Health

Yellow feverCDC recommends vaccinationcertificate for everyone
Malariain some areas — see detailsrisk present
Tap waterbottled only
Vaccines (CDC)
Hepatitis AHepatitis BMeningococcalTyphoid

Country page on CDC

Internet

Connectivity on the road: coverage, data price, access.

Onlinelimited46%
Mobile datamoderate$1.6/GB
eSIM: Supported

Prices

Overall price level
+7%pricier than home
Food
Healthy dietFCFA 957/day≈ ₽140/day
Wheat flourFCFA 576/kg≈ ₽85.2/kg+38%
RiceFCFA 670/kg≈ ₽99.6/kg−26%
PotatoesFCFA 673/kg≈ ₽99.6/kg+23%
MaizeFCFA 435/kg≈ ₽64.1/kg
BeansFCFA 1,053/kg≈ ₽156/kg

Frequently asked questions

Cameroon: do Russia citizens need a visa?

Yes, Russia 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.

All destinations for Russia citizens: visa-free, eTA and visas →

About the country

Capital
Yaounde
Continent
Africa
Population
25,216,237
Area
475,440 km²
Currency
Franc · XAF
▼ 13.7%1 RUB = 6.826 XAF
May 31, 2026September 28, 2026
Time zone
17:04UTC+1

−2h vs. your time

Sockets
CE

220 V · 50 Hz

Calling code
+237
Languages
English, French