High Commission of the United Kingdom in Yaoundé
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- Avenue Winston Churchill, Yaounde
- Website
- gov.uk
- Head of mission
- Matt Woods
United Kingdom
Cameroon
British Embassy in Cameroon
1 embassy
In Cameroon, the United Kingdom has an embassy in Yaoundé. The United Kingdom requires Cameroonian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
British Embassy in Yaoundé
The United Kingdom has its embassy in Yaoundé, the capital; the address on record is Avenue Winston Churchill, Yaounde. The head of mission on record is Matt Woods. Its website is linked on its page.
United Kingdom visa for Cameroonian citizens
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United Kingdom visa requirements for citizens of Cameroon
- Standard Visitor visa (up to 6 months)
- Visitor in Transit visa (landside)
- Student and work routes (brief)
- Fee: £135
- 5 required documents
checked 22 October 2026
Cameroonian citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom, obtained before travel. In Cameroon, applications go to the British embassy in Yaoundé, or to a visa centre working for the United Kingdom.
Cameroon’s missions in the United Kingdom
Missions of Cameroon in the United Kingdom (1)
In return, Cameroon has an embassy in the United Kingdom, in London.
Good to know
The United Kingdom in Cameroon
Worldwide, the United Kingdom has 280 missions in 168 countries; one of them is in Cameroon.
Travel to Cameroon for British citizens
British citizens need an e-Visa for Cameroon, applied for online before travel. In Cameroon, British citizens can turn to the British embassy for passports and emergency help.
When the British embassy in Cameroon is closed
The British embassy in Cameroon closes on Cameroon’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027 and Youth Day on Thursday 11 February 2027, and usually on some holidays of the United Kingdom, such as Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the British embassy in Cameroon?
The British embassy is in Yaoundé, at Avenue Winston Churchill, Yaounde.
Do Cameroonian citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
Cameroonian citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom, obtained before travel.
Do British citizens need a visa for Cameroon?
British citizens need an e-Visa for Cameroon, applied for online before travel.
Does Cameroon have an embassy in the United Kingdom?
Yes, Cameroon has its embassy in London.