Cameroon visa requirements for Congoleses

Travel and visa requirements

Cameroonian Visa is not required for Congoleses

Stay Duration: 90 days

Entry Requirements

  • Congo citizens can travel to Cameroon without visa for a maximum duration of 90 days provided they possess a passport.
  • The passports of citizens are to have a minimum of six months of validity upon entry into Cameroon.
  • The passports are  also expected to have at least two blank pages for stamps on arrival and departure from Cameroon.
  • Congo passport holders must have a return/onward ticket, and must also provide proof of hotel accommodation.
  • They can extend their stay for another 90 days at the Immigration office. 
  • Congolese visiting Cameroon with pets must have a certificate of vaccination issued less than 48 hours before arrival in the country and must obtain an import license from the Embassy or high commission.
  • Travellers arriving with pets may be subject to a tax of 5,000 (CFA Franc-XAF) per pet.
  • All visitors are required to pay an airport tax of 10,000 (CFA Franc-XAF) upon departure from the airport.
  • They must provide proof of sufficient funds to support their stay in Cameroon through a recent bank statement.
  • Congolese visiting Cameroon must check for hepatitis A, hepatitis B, typhoid, cholera, yellow fever, rabies, meningitis, polio, measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR), Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis), chickenpox, shingles, pneumonia, and influenza vaccines.
  • Direct flights are available from the Maya Maya International Airport Brazzaville, Congo to Douala, Cameroon. The estimated flight time is between 1 - 2 hours.
  • Cameroon consists of 70% Christians and 20% Muslims. The remaining percentage of the population adhere to traditional beliefs.
  • Because the time zone currently used in Cameroon is the West Africa Standard Time (GMT+1), there is no time difference between Cameroon and Congo.
  • Transportation in Cameroon is mainly characterized by bus services and rail systems
  • For Cameroon, there are two associated plug types: Types C and E. Cameroon operates on a 220 V supply voltage and 50 Hz.
  • Cameroon adopts the use of the West African CFA Franc as its official currency.
  • Visitors are advised to be careful when carrying out monetary transactions in Cameroon, from currency changes to relatively expensive purchases.
  • In Cameroon, the climate is tropical, semi-arid in the North, and humid and rainy in the rest of the country.
  • From November to February is considered the best period to travel to Cameroon as these are the driest months of the year.
  • French is the most widely spoken language in Cameroon. English is also widely spoken.
  • Some of the most fertile land in the world can be found in Cameroon.
  • Visitors taking pictures are advised to be respectful and conscious of their environment while at it. 
  • Ekom-Nkam Falls, Mount Fako and Waza National Park are some of the tourist destinations in Cameroon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are there Airports in Cameroon?

There are 22 Airports in Cameroon including the Douala International Airport which is the main Airport located in Douala, the largest city in Cameroon. 

What is Cameroon best known for?

Cameroon is famous for producing coffee, cocoa, cotton, bananas, and oilseeds. Cameroon has 7 national parks and the Waza National Park is its most famous one with numerous elephants, lion, giraffe, antelope, antelope, and birdlife. The park has some of the richest flora and fauna found in Africa.

What tribes are in Cameroon?

Cameroon has more than 240 tribes which are found in three main ethnic groups: Bantus, Semi-Bantus and Sudanese. The number of national languages spoken in the country is more than 240.