German Embassy in Yaoundé
Embassy 
Germany Yaoundé, Cameroon
- Address
- Nouvelle Route Bastos, Yaoundé
- Phone
- +237 22 210056
- Website
- jaunde.diplo.de
- Fax
- +237 2220 7313
Head of mission: Botschafter Christian Sedat
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · German Federal Foreign Office (Auswärtiges Amt) open data · Record last updated on 21 October 2026
The German embassy in Yaoundé stands at Nouvelle Route Bastos, Yaoundé, in Yaoundé, the capital of Cameroon. It is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:00–11:00. Within 1 km there are 7 other foreign missions.
Opening hours of the German embassy in Yaoundé
| Monday | 08:00–11:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 08:00–11:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00–11:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00–11:00 |
| Friday | 08:00–11:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Note from Auswärtiges Amt, in German
Mo-Fr: 08.00h-12.00h
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Cameroon
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Christmas Day
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New Year's Day
Public holidays in Germany
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
The German embassy in Yaoundé is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:00–11:00. An official note on hours or appointments is also shown (in German).
Germany visa for Cameroonian citizens
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GermanyCameroon e-Visa Cameroon visa for citizens of Germany
Cameroonian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Germany. Check with the German embassy in Yaoundé whether visas are handled at its counter or by an appointed visa centre.
Visa statistics
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3,340 | 2,290 | 1,048 | 31.4% | 18.2% |
| 2024 | 3,552 | 2,740 | 811 | 22.8% | 36.2% |
| 2025 | 3,830 | 3,087 | 729 | 19.1% | 62.4% |
In 2025, Germany’s embassy in Yaoundé received 3,830 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 3,087. 729 applications were refused, a refusal rate of 19.1%. In 2024 it had been 22.8%: the rate fell by 3.7 points. Applications rose by 8% compared with 2024 (3,552).
Over 2023–2025 the rate ranged from 19.1% (2025) to 31.4% (2023).
Across all Schengen consulates in Cameroon, 40.3% of applications were refused in 2025; Germany’s rate worldwide was 13.1%. Germany received the 4th largest number of applications of the 6 Schengen states represented here.
Multiple-entry visas made up 62.4% of those issued. The statistics count applications, not people, and include every nationality that applies here, not only citizens of 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
Other missions nearby
Germany’s other missions in Cameroon
Besides the German embassy in Yaoundé, Germany has 1 other mission in Cameroon. Consulates: Yaoundé. Cameroon in turn has 3 missions in Germany, its embassy being in Berlin.
Good to know
About the German embassy in Yaoundé
It appears in official lists as Embassy of Germany in Yaoundé. The head of mission on record is Botschafter Christian Sedat.
Address and contact
Address: Nouvelle Route Bastos, Yaoundé. The record for the German embassy in Yaoundé includes a phone number, a fax number and an official website.
German citizens travelling to Cameroon
German citizens need a visa for Cameroon, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
When the German embassy in Yaoundé is closed
The German embassy in Yaoundé closes on Cameroon’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026 and New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027, and usually on holidays of Germany such as Christmas Day (Erster Weihnachtstag) on Friday 25 December 2026.
Before visiting the German embassy in Yaoundé
Current procedures for the German embassy in Yaoundé, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the German embassy in Yaoundé
Within 1 km of the German embassy in Yaoundé there are 7 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the German Embassy in Yaoundé?
The German embassy in Yaoundé is at Nouvelle Route Bastos, Yaoundé.
What are the opening hours of the German Embassy in Yaoundé?
The German embassy in Yaoundé is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:00–11:00.
Is the German Embassy in Yaoundé open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the German embassy in Yaoundé do not include Saturday.
When is the German Embassy in Yaoundé closed?
The German embassy in Yaoundé closes on Cameroon’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, and usually on the national day of Germany.
Do Cameroonian citizens need a visa for Germany?
Cameroonian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Germany.
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