Africa
Cameroon
- Capital
- Yaoundé
- Population
- 29,879,337
- Currency
- Central African CFA Franc (XAF)
- Calling code
- +237
- Languages
- English, French
- 51missions
- 36embassies
- 9consulates
- 5honorary consulates
Cameroon
Embassies and consulates in Cameroon
embassies in Yaoundé
Diplomatic missions from 41 countries are based in Cameroon, 51 missions in all (36 embassies, 9 consulates, 5 honorary consulates and 1 other office). All 36 embassies are in the capital, Yaoundé. Consulates are also found in Douala and Buea.
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All missions in Cameroon
Other cities in Cameroon
Outside Yaoundé, missions are found in Douala (7) and Buea (1); most of them are consulates general, consulates and honorary consulates.
By country
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Algeria 1 embassy1 -
Belgium 1 embassy1 -
Benin 1 honorary consulate1 -
Brazil 1 embassy1 -
Canada 1 embassy · 1 consulate2 -
Central African Republic 1 embassy1 -
Chad 1 embassy1 -
China 1 embassy1 -
DR Congo 1 embassy1 -
Egypt 1 embassy2 -
Equatorial Guinea 1 embassy1 -
France 1 embassy · 1 consulate2 -
Gabon 1 embassy1 -
Germany 1 embassy · 1 consulate2 -
Holy See 1 embassy1 -
India 1 embassy1 -
Indonesia 1 embassy1 -
Israel 1 embassy1 -
Italy 1 embassy · 1 honorary consulate2 -
Ivory Coast 1 embassy1 -
Japan 1 embassy1 -
Liberia 1 embassy1 -
Libya 1 embassy1 -
Mali 1 consulate1
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Malta 1 consulate1 -
Morocco 1 embassy1 -
Niger 1 honorary consulate1 -
Nigeria 1 embassy · 2 consulates3 -
Poland 1 consulate · 1 honorary consulate2 -
Republic of the Congo 1 embassy1 -
Russia 1 embassy · 1 honorary consulate2 -
Saudi Arabia 1 embassy1 -
Senegal 1 embassy1 -
South Africa 1 embassy1 -
South Korea 1 embassy1 -
Spain 1 embassy · 1 consulate2 -
Switzerland 1 embassy1 -
Tunisia 1 embassy1 -
Turkey 1 embassy1 -
United Kingdom 1 embassy1 -
United States 1 embassy1
Visa rules for Cameroon
Cameroon visa guide · 12 visa types
Of the 198 passports in the visa data, 6 can enter visa-free and 192 need an e-Visa for Cameroon.
Visa statistics
Schengen visa applications in Cameroon
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 39,031 | 26,430 | 12,155 | 31.5% | 31.4% |
| 2024 | 51,679 | 31,911 | 19,644 | 38.1% | 33.0% |
| 2025 | 57,469 | 33,902 | 22,951 | 40.3% | 35.5% |
By Schengen state, 2025
| Country | Applications | Visas issued | Refusal rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 35,652 | 22,389 | 36.7% |
| Italy | 7,544 | 3,117 | 58.6% |
| Belgium | 6,924 | 3,308 | 50.7% |
| Germany | 3,830 | 3,087 | 19.1% |
| Switzerland | 2,210 | 1,297 | 41.2% |
| Spain | 1,309 | 704 | 39.1% |
Schengen consulates in Cameroon received 57,469 short-stay visa applications in 2025, and issued 33,902 visas. 40.3% of applications were refused (worldwide: 14.6%). In 2024 it had been 38.1%: the rate rose by 2.3 points. Applications rose by 11% compared with 2024 (51,679).
Most applications went to France (35,652), Italy (7,544), Belgium (6,924) and Germany (3,830).
Among the states with at least 500 applications, the lowest refusal rate was Germany’s (19.1%) and the highest Italy’s (58.6%). The sharpest rise since 2024 was at the consulates of Switzerland (+6.4 points), the largest fall at those of Germany (−3.7 points).
The numbers include every nationality applying in Cameroon.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
US visas issued to citizens of Cameroon
| Visas issued | FY 2024 | FY 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Visitor (B) | 9,422 | 6,828 |
| Student (F, M) | 697 | 453 |
| Exchange (J) | 334 | 150 |
| Work and treaty (H, L, O, E…) | 310 | 285 |
| Transit and crew (C, D) | 104 | 94 |
| Diplomatic and official (A, G) | 939 | 832 |
| Fiancé(e) (K) | 428 | 177 |
| Total | 12,234 | 8,819 |
| B visa refusal rate (adjusted) | 55.6% | 60.5% |
In fiscal year 2025 (October 2024 to September 2025) the United States issued 8,819 nonimmigrant visas to citizens of Cameroon, the 84th highest number of the 206 nationalities listed. Visitor visas (B1/B2) made up 77%, diplomatic and official visas 9% and student visas 5%. That is 28% fewer than in fiscal year 2024 (12,234).
From October 2025 to February 2026, citizens of Cameroon received 1,604, 58% fewer than in the same months a year earlier.
For visitor visas (B1/B2) the State Department reports an adjusted refusal rate of 60.5% for citizens of Cameroon in fiscal year 2025 (fiscal year 2024: 55.6%).
Source: US Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, monthly nonimmigrant visa issuances up to February 2026 and adjusted refusal rates (public domain). US fiscal years run from October to September. How these figures are made
Cameroon’s own missions abroad
Cameroon’s embassies abroad (47)
In the other direction, Cameroon runs 47 missions in 37 countries. Its largest networks are in Germany (3), Italy (3), Benin (2), France (2) and Nigeria (2).
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Cameroon
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Christmas Day
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New Year's Day
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Youth Day
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Good Friday
Good to know
Where the embassies are
All 36 embassies are in the capital, Yaoundé. Nigeria has the most missions in Cameroon, 3, followed by Canada (2), Germany (2), Egypt (2) and Spain (2).
Travel advice for Cameroon
Foreign ministries’ advice on travel to Cameroon: the US State Department rates Cameroon at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 14 May 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of Cameroon (updated 9 February 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of Cameroon (updated 13 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Frequently asked questions
Which country has the most consulates in Cameroon?
Nigeria, with 3 missions, followed by Canada (2).
Do I need a visa for Cameroon?
Of 198 passports, 6 can enter visa-free and 192 need an e-Visa for Cameroon; the visa rules page for your own passport has the answer for you.
When are embassies in Cameroon closed?
On Cameroon’s public holidays and on each mission’s own national day; the next public holiday is Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026.