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US Embassy in Cameroon

1 embassy

The United States is represented in Cameroon by 1 mission: an embassy in Yaoundé. Cameroonian citizens need a visa for the United States, obtained before travel.

US Embassy in Yaoundé

At Rue Rosa Parks, Yaoundé, the US embassy represents the United States towards Cameroon. Its phone number and website are on its page.

United States visa for Cameroonian citizens

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United States visa requirements for citizens of Cameroon

  • B-1/B-2 visitor visa (business / tourism)
  • Transit (C visa) – brief
  • Student (F/M/J) and work (H, L, O…) visas – brief
  • Fee: US$185
  • 4 required documents

checked 22 October 2026

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The United States requires Cameroonian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. Applicants in Cameroon turn to the US embassy in Yaoundé; many countries also use an outsourced visa centre.

Cameroon’s missions in the United States

Missions of Cameroon in the United States (2)

In return, Cameroon has 2 missions in the United States, including its embassy in Washington D.C.

Good to know

The United States in Cameroon

Worldwide, the United States has 314 missions in 179 countries; one of them is in Cameroon.

Travel to Cameroon for US citizens

Cameroon requires a visa from US citizens, available online as an e-Visa. In Cameroon, US citizens can turn to the US embassy for passports and emergency help.

When the US embassy in Cameroon is closed

The US 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 States, such as Veterans Day on Wednesday 11 November 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the US embassy in Cameroon?

The US embassy is in Yaoundé, at Rue Rosa Parks, Yaoundé.

Do Cameroonian citizens need a visa for the United States?

The United States requires Cameroonian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Do US citizens need a visa for Cameroon?

Cameroon requires a visa from US citizens, available online as an e-Visa.

Does Cameroon have an embassy in the United States?

Yes, Cameroon has its embassy in Washington D.C., along with 1 other mission in the United States.