🇨🇲 Is Cameroon safe to visit?
Daily safety index from official government advisories, plus the consular map of Cameroon: 16 diplomatic missions from 16 countries, local emergency numbers and language essentials.
Updated Nov 14, 2026 · Composite index recalculated daily from official government advisories.
What official sources say
Levels are normalized to Telcomia's 1–4 scale. Always read the full official advisory at the source.
What to know before traveling to Cameroon
Drawn from the linked official advisories — always check the full text at the source.
Trip essentials
- The British High Commission offers only limited consular support in areas where British nationals are told not to travel
- Travelling against UK government advice may invalidate your travel insurance
- Since 30 April 2024, all visa applications for Cameroon must be submitted exclusively online via the official platform
- Applicants far from the Cameroon Embassy in Madrid can receive a QR code authorisation to collect the visa at the border on arrival
- Always carry personal ID, proof of legal stay in the country, and a mobile phone at all times
- Cooperate with Cameroonian security checkpoints, which have increased significantly in recent times
Risk areas and situations
- Do not travel to Bakassi Peninsula, North-West Region or South-West Region (incl. Buea, Muyuka, Tiko)
- Do not travel to the Far-North Region, except 20km north/east/west of Maroua and 30km south
- Do not travel within 40km of the borders with Central African Republic, Chad and Nigeria
- Do not travel within 40km of the CAR and Nigeria borders in Adamawa Region
- Avoid travel to the Northwest and Southwest regions: violent clashes between separatists and security forces since 2016
- These conflicts have caused over 2,000 deaths and affect major urban centres in the anglophone regions
- Border areas with Nigeria, Chad and the Central African Republic are considered especially dangerous
- The Far North region is also included in the highest-risk travel advisory — avoid travel there
Emergency numbers in Cameroon
Embassies and consulates in Cameroon
16 diplomatic missions from 16 countries, across 1 cities.
| Nationality | Missions | Cities |
|---|---|---|
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | 1 | Yaoundé |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | 1 | Yaoundé |
| 🇨🇭 Switzerland | 1 | Yaoundé |
| 🇨🇳 China | 1 | Yaoundé |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | 1 | Yaoundé |
| 🇩🇿 Algeria | 1 | Yaoundé |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | 1 | Yaoundé |
| 🇫🇷 France | 1 | Yaoundé |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | 1 | Yaoundé |
| 🇮🇱 Israel | 1 | Yaoundé |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | 1 | Yaoundé |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | 1 | Yaoundé |
…and 4 more nationalities with diplomatic presence.
The full directory — addresses, phone numbers and locations on the map — is available in the Telcomia app.
Local language
The main local language in Cameroon is French. The Telcomia app includes 16 emergency phrases in French, with audio, ready to play when you need them.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cameroon safe to visit right now?
The Telcomia Safety Index for Cameroon is 2.25/4 (Increased caution, level 2 of 4) as of Nov 14, 2026. It is a composite of official advisories from Spain, the United Kingdom and the United States, recalculated daily.
What is the emergency number in Cameroon?
The general emergency number in Cameroon is 117. Save it before you travel — with a Telcomia eSIM you can call for help without hunting for Wi-Fi.
How many embassies are there in Cameroon?
Telcomia tracks 16 diplomatic missions from 16 countries in Cameroon, across 1 cities. The full directory with addresses and phone numbers is in the Telcomia app.
Informational only
This page is general information, not a substitute for official government travel advice. Conditions can change quickly — always check your own government's latest advisory before and during your trip.
Advisory levels summarize official sources: Spain's MAEC, the UK FCDO (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0) and the U.S. Department of State (public domain). Follow the links above for the full official text.