Basics
Sockets & plugs
Cameroon uses 220V, 50Hz with sockets and plugs Type C and Type E.
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Money
Currency
Cameroon uses the Central African CFA franc (symbol: Fr), code XAF.
Banknotes come in denominations of 10000, 5000, 2000, 1000 and 500 francs. Franc is subdivided into 100 centimes. Coins come in denominations of 500, 100, 50, 25, 10, 5, 2 and 1 francs.
ATMs
Automatic teller machines (local names: ATM, distributeur automatique de billets (DAB) or DIB) are rare in Cameroon. Your best bet is to look for them in large cities and community places.
You do not need a chip & PIN card to use an ATM — your standard magnetic card will work fine.
Communications
Internet
Internet speed in Cameroon is on average 1.7 Mbps.
WiFi coverage in Cameroon is very low. It's quite hard to find one.
Mobile phone
Cameroon uses GSM mobile networks GSM 900 and GSM 1800.
If you don't want to buy SIM card in Cameroon upon arrival, make sure to check the roaming charges with your telecom provider before your departure so there are no surprises when you return home.
Dial code
To call Cameroon, dial +, then 237 (the country code for Cameroon), then the area code and the local number.
For local calls within Cameroon, start with the area code. In the case above area code is 2 .
Health & safety
LGBTIQ+
Homosexual practices are illegal in Cameroon. Punishment includes imprisonment and a fine.
Same-sex marriage is illegal.
Vaccinations
The following vaccinations listed for this country are recommended for your protection and to prevent the spread of infectious diseases.
These apply only to select travelers or persons on work assignments.
Travel advisories
Alerts are issued for short-term events we think you should know about when planning travel to a country.
