Complete Guide to Cameroon: Visa, Travel, Investment & Important Facts
Your definitive 2025 resource for Cameroon travel and investment. From the easiest eVisa process to the best beaches, mountains, and wildlife spots, plus up-to-date economic insights under President Paul Biya—this guide has it all.
Introduction to Cameroon
Known as “Africa in miniature,” Cameroon packs savannas, rainforests, volcanoes, beaches, and deserts into 475,442 km². With over 250 ethnic groups and official bilingualism (French/English), it offers unmatched cultural and natural diversity. Population: ~29 million (2025).
Cameroon Independence
French Cameroon: January 1, 1960
British Southern Cameroons joined: October 1, 1961 → Federal Republic
Unitary state: 1972
Cameroon Visa 2025 – eVisa Made Simple
- Apply online: cameroon-evisa.org
- Cost: $50–$100 (single-entry 90 days)
- Processing: 3–7 working days
- Required: passport (6+ months), yellow fever cert, invitation/hotel booking
- ECOWAS citizens: visa-free 90 days
Top Places to Visit in Cameroon
Mount Cameroon (4,070 m) – Africa’s highest active volcano; 3–4 day trek from Buea.
Kribi & Lobé Falls – White-sand beaches and waterfalls that drop directly into the Atlantic.
Limbe Wildlife Centre – Rescue sanctuary for gorillas, chimps, and drills.
Dja Faunal Reserve (UNESCO) – Pristine rainforest with lowland gorillas and Baka communities.
Rhumsiki & Mandara Mountains – Dramatic volcanic plugs and traditional Kapsiki villages.
Foumban Royal Palace – Bamoun sultanate museum and living history.
How to Invest in Cameroon
One-stop shop: API (Agence de Promotion des Investissements)
- 100% foreign ownership allowed (most sectors)
- 5–10 year tax holidays
- Key sectors: iron ore, bauxite, cocoa, timber, renewables, tourism
Cameroon Economy 2025
GDP: ~$52 billion | Growth: 3.9% | Main drivers: oil, cocoa, timber, emerging mining
SIM Card in Cameroon
Buy at airports or city shops (MTN, Orange, Camtel). Passport registration required. Starter packs ~1,000 CFA with data.
President of Cameroon
Paul Biya – re-elected October 2025 for eighth term (in power since 1982).
Safety in Cameroon 2025
Level 3 overall. Yaoundé, Douala, Kribi, Limbe, and Mount Cameroon area are generally safe for tourists. Avoid Far North (Boko Haram) and Northwest/Southwest regions (Anglophone crisis).
Plan Your Cameroon Adventure
Whether you're climbing Mount Cameroon, relaxing on Kribi beaches, or exploring investment opportunities, this guide has you covered.
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