Cameroon visa requirements for Central Africans

Cameroonian Visa is not required for Central Africans

Stay Duration: 90 days

Entry Requirements

  • Nationals of the Central African Republic can travel to Cameroon for a duration of 90 days without obtaining a visa.
  • Prospective visitors are required to possess a passport valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of departure from Cameroon. The passport should have two blank pages.
  • The is no restriction on the import and export of foreign currency, however, Importation of the local currency of amounts above  XAF 20,000 will be declared on arrival.
  • Visitors will have to pay an airport fee of XAF 10,000 when departing Cameroon on an international flight, and  XAF 500 when exiting the country on a local flight.
  • Tourists are required to have a return or onward ticket, as well as proof that they have sufficient funds to spend in the country which can be a recent bank statement.
  • Central Africans with pets (cats and dogs) must come along with a rabies vaccination certificate and certificate of good health issued by a veterinary authority less than 48 hours of leaving CAR.
  • Travellers are required to show proof of accommodation for their stay in Cameroon.
  • Central African minors must show travel authorization from their parents or guardians.
  • Citizens of Central African Republic are required to show proof of yellow fever vaccination. They are advised to be vaccinated at least 10 days before travelling to Cameroon.
  • Intending visitors can get to Cameroon from any international airport in the Central African Republic. There are international airports in Bangui and Bocaranga.
  • Kenya Airways, Ethiopian Airways and ASKY are some of the carriers that fly from the Central African Republic to Cameroon.
  • The estimated flight time from the Central African Republic to Yaounde, Cameroon is 10 hours, 35 minutes.
  • The Central African CFA Franc is the official currency of Cameroon. It is also the currency used in five other African countries. Tourist can exchange other foreign currencies at banks and exchange outlets in the country.
  • Various denominations of Christianity, Islam and traditional religion, make up the religious demography of Cameroon.
  • There are about 250 languages being spoken in Cameroon. Nevertheless, English and French are the official languages of the country.
  • The numerous natural and historical beauties found in Cameroon makes it a great place for tourist travel.
  • Transportation in Cameroon can be made possible with motorbikes, trains, taxis and buses. 
  • Cameroon uses the West African Standard Time (GMT +1). But countries are in the same timezone.
  • The climate in Cameroon is tropical, semi-arid in the north, and humid and rainy in the rest of the country. The rainy season is from mid-May to September, while the rest of the year is characterized by hot and dry weather.
  • Fufu corn and njama njama, Brochettes, Sangah and Mbanga soup and kwacoco are some of the delicacies tourists can try while in Cameroon.
  • The power and socket plug used in Cameroon are of Type C and E. The standard voltage is 220 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
  • Yaounde, Douala, Kribi, and Limbe are tourists site travellers can visit while in Cameroon.
  • Cameroon is a beautiful country with lots of tourist engaging activities, however, tourists are advised to take necessary precautions while in the country.

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