Travel from United States to Cameroon is conditional — see requirements below
This is the generic answer for any United States citizen. Not legal or medical advice — verify with your airline and destination authorities before travel.
United States passport holders must obtain an eVisa before travelling to Cameroon.
Generic country-level guidance for Cameroon. Verify against the official source before you travel.
This page covers a direct flight to Cameroon. If your route connects through a third country, that country may require its own transit visa — sometimes even for a short airside layover. Transit rules depend on your specific routing, so check the country you connect through separately, or analyse your full itinerary.
You're travelling to Cameroon (CM). Your home cellular plan may or may not include data abroad — check your carrier's international options before you fly. An eSIM is a low-commitment alternative if your plan doesn't cover the destination or charges high roaming rates.
Declare USD 10,000 or equivalent when entering or leaving United States (US). Form: FinCEN Form 105. Must declare $10,000+ in currency/monetary instruments on entry or exit
The US State Department publishes these advisories for your route. Cameroon: Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution (as of 2026-05-15). Review the country page for the specific areas and risks flagged before you go. This is a US State Department safety perspective, not an entry or boarding rule — it doesn't affect whether you can board, only what to be aware of on the ground. Travellers from other countries should also check their own government's advisory.
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Sign in (free) to personalize →Your itinerary touches Cameroon (CM), where malaria transmission occurs. Transmission is often region-limited within a country (e.g. coastal vs highland zones) and varies by season. Discuss prophylaxis with a travel medicine clinician — the right antimalarial depends on the specific region, your medical history, and any medications you take.
Typical September conditions at DLA (Cameroon (CM)): very wet. Typical lows around 22°C, highs around 29°C, heavy rainfall (~464mm for the month). Expect heavy rainfall this month (~464mm typical). Waterproof shell, covered shoes, and waterproof bag liner are strongly recommended; outdoor plans may need backup dates.
Your United States (US) passport requires an e-Visa for Cameroon. e-Visas need an online application, may require supporting documents (photos, itinerary, hotel bookings), and have processing windows from same-day to two weeks. Apply before booking the flight. Source: Wikipedia visa matrix, synced 2026-06-21T10:11:55.888854+00:00.