American SamoaCameroon: Visa required

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Do United States passport holders need a visa for Cameroon?

Visa required

Yes. United States passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to Cameroon.

A visa must be obtained in advance, typically from an embassy or consulate, before travel.

American Samoa does not issue its own passport; residents travel on a United States passport. See the United States passport.

Source: ambacamcaire.com (checked September 3, 2026).

RequirementVisa required

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelYes, arrange in advance

Data as of2026-10-14

Distance18,832 km, straight line (~22h 39m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Cameroon7 of 242 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Cameroon passport holders visiting American Samoa: Visa required.

Visa-free alternatives near Cameroon

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Frequently asked questions

Do United States passport holders need a visa for Cameroon?

Yes. United States passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to Cameroon.

How far is Cameroon from American Samoa?

About 18,832 km in a straight line, roughly ~22h 39m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Cameroon?

Central African CFA franc (XAF).

What is the emergency number in Cameroon?

112.

What time zone is Cameroon in?

Douala (UTC+1).

What is the nearest airport to Yaounde?

Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport (NSI), about 17 km away.

How many countries can enter Cameroon without a visa?

7 of the 242 nationalities this site tracks can enter Cameroon visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

What nearby countries can United States passport holders visit without a visa instead of Cameroon?

São Tomé and Príncipe, Angola, Burundi, Rwanda.

Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.

About American Samoa

American Samoa is a self-governing, unincorporated and unorganized territory of the United States located in the south Pacific Ocean, within the Polynesia subregion of Oceania. Centered on 14.3°S 170.7°W, it is 40 miles (64 km) southeast of the island country of Samoa, east of the International Date Line and the French territory of Wallis and Futuna, west of the Cook Islands, north of Tonga, and some 310 miles (500 km) south of Tokelau. American Samoa is the southernmost territory of the United States, situated 2,200 miles (3,500 km) southwest of the U.S. state of Hawaii, and one of two U.S. territories south of the Equator, along with the uninhabited Jarvis Island.

CapitalPago Pago

RegionPolynesia

Population46K

Area199 km²

CurrencyUnited States dollar (1 USD ≈ 1.00 USD)

LanguagesEnglish, Samoan

Calling code+1684

Drives on theright

TimezoneApia (UTC+13)

Nearest airportPago Pago International Airport (PPG), 6 km

Emergency number911

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$18,017 (2022)

Tourist arrivals900 (2020)

Climate in Pago Pago

Warmest March, coolest September, driest March, sunniest March. Best time to visit: March, April, May, July, August, September, October.

Monthly climate normals for Pago Pago, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	27°C	24.8°C	482mm	288h
February	26.8°C	24.6°C	810mm	238h
March	27.4°C	25.1°C	124mm	346h
April	27.5°C	25.1°C	308mm	291h
May	27.4°C	25.2°C	157mm	329h
June	26.5°C	24.5°C	401mm	283h
July	26.1°C	24.3°C	180mm	317h
August	26°C	24.3°C	157mm	335h
September	25.9°C	24.1°C	187mm	317h
October	26.2°C	24.2°C	275mm	323h
November	26.5°C	24.2°C	381mm	319h
December	26.7°C	24.2°C	703mm	291h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

American Samoa is a U.S. territory in the South Pacific Ocean that lies about 100 km (60 mi) east of its neighboring country of Samoa, which is part of the same archipelago. American Samoa consists of five main islands and two coral atolls; the largest and most populous island is Tutuila, with the Manuʻa Islands, Rose Atoll and Swains Island also included in the territory.

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About Cameroon

Cameroon, officially the Republic of Cameroon, is a country in Central Africa. It shares boundaries with Nigeria to the west and north, Chad to the northeast, the Central African Republic to the east, and Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, and the Republic of the Congo to the south. Its coastline lies on the Bight of Biafra, part of the Gulf of Guinea, and the Atlantic Ocean. Due to its strategic position at the crossroads between West Africa and Central Africa, it has been categorized as being in both geostrategic locations. Cameroon's population of nearly 31 million people speak 250 native languages, in addition to the national tongues of English and French. The capital city of the country is Yaoundé.

CapitalYaounde

RegionMiddle Africa

Population29.9M

Area475,442 km²

CurrencyCentral African CFA franc (1 USD ≈ 586.73 XAF)

LanguagesEnglish, French

Calling code+237

Drives on theright

TimezoneDouala (UTC+1)

Nearest airportYaoundé Nsimalen International Airport (NSI), 17 km

Emergency number112

UNESCO sites4

Income levelLower middle income

GDP per capita$1,972 (2025)

Tourist arrivals1M (2019)

Climate in Yaounde

Warmest February, coolest July, driest February, sunniest December. Best time to visit: January, February, March, June, August, November, December.

Monthly climate normals for Yaounde, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	29.7°C	20°C	21mm	313h
February	30.6°C	21.1°C	17mm	294h
March	30°C	21.3°C	96mm	281h
April	28.3°C	20.7°C	199mm	230h
May	27.9°C	20.5°C	245mm	277h
June	26.8°C	20.1°C	147mm	268h
July	25.7°C	19.4°C	189mm	229h
August	26.5°C	19.5°C	130mm	256h
September	25.7°C	19.6°C	272mm	209h
October	26.5°C	19.7°C	306mm	255h
November	27.2°C	20.2°C	130mm	288h
December	28.7°C	20.6°C	42mm	326h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Cameroon is a country in Central Africa. Known as "Africa in miniature", the country is known for its geological, linguistic, artistic, and cultural diversity: some 250 languages are spoken in this mid-sized country. Cameroon was colonised by three European countries, Germany, France, and the United Kingdom.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Diy-Gid-Biy
Dja Faunal Reserve
Museum of the Bamoun Kings
Sangha Trinational

Upcoming public holidays

December 25, 2026Christmas Day

January 1, 2027New Year's Day

February 11, 2027Youth Day

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