CameroonArgentina: Visa required

CameroonArgentina

Do Cameroon passport holders need a visa for Argentina?

Visa required

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

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

Source: argentina.gob.ar (checked July 20, 2026).

RequirementVisa required

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelYes, arrange in advance

Data as of2026-10-19

Distance8,441 km, straight line (~10h 26m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Argentina134 of 242 nationalities tracked

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

Visa-free alternatives near Argentina

Cameroon passport holders can visit these nearby destinations without a visa in advance:

Other visa-free destinations for Cameroon passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do Cameroon passport holders need a visa for Argentina?

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

How far is Argentina from Cameroon?

About 8,441 km in a straight line, roughly ~10h 26m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Argentina?

Argentine peso (ARS).

What is the emergency number in Argentina?

100 / 101 / 117 / 911.

What time zone is Argentina in?

Buenos Aires (UTC-3).

What is the nearest airport to Buenos Aires?

Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (AEP), about 6 km away.

How many countries can enter Argentina without a visa?

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

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

Guyana, Grenada, Barbados, Saint Lucia, Dominica.

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 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 ≈ 584.37 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	19.9°C	21mm	313h
February	30.6°C	21°C	17mm	294h
March	30°C	21.2°C	96mm	281h
April	28.4°C	20.6°C	199mm	230h
May	27.9°C	20.4°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	19.4°C	131mm	256h
September	25.7°C	19.5°C	272mm	209h
October	26.6°C	19.6°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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About Argentina

Argentina, officially the Argentine Republic, is a country in the far south of South America. It covers an area of 2,780,085 km2 (1,073,397 mi2), making it the second-largest country in South America after Brazil, the fourth-largest country in the Americas, and the eighth-largest country in the world. Argentina shares the bulk of the Southern Cone with Chile to the west, and is also bordered by Bolivia and Paraguay to the north, Brazil to the northeast, Uruguay and the South Atlantic Ocean to the east, and the Drake Passage to the south. Argentina is a federal state divided into twenty-three provinces, and one autonomous city, which is the federal capital and largest city of the nation, Buenos Aires. The provinces and the capital have their own constitutions, but exist under a federal system. Argentina claims sovereignty over the Falkland Islands, South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands, the Southern Patagonian Ice Field, and a part of Antarctica.

CapitalBuenos Aires

RegionSouth America

Population45.9M

Area2,780,400 km²

CurrencyArgentine peso (1 USD ≈ 1514.57 ARS)

LanguagesGuaraní, Spanish

Calling code+54

Drives on theright

TimezoneBuenos Aires (UTC-3)

Nearest airportAeroparque Jorge Newbery (AEP), 6 km

Emergency number100 / 101 / 117 / 911

UNESCO sites12

Income levelUpper middle income

GDP per capita$14,898 (2025)

Tourist arrivals7.4M (2019)

Climate in Buenos Aires

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

Monthly climate normals for Buenos Aires, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	27.7°C	19.7°C	79mm	387h
February	27.6°C	19.4°C	15mm	360h
March	26.3°C	20.4°C	121mm	311h
April	20.9°C	13.9°C	105mm	273h
May	18°C	11.1°C	16mm	263h
June	15.2°C	8.8°C	73mm	223h
July	12.9°C	6.4°C	39mm	240h
August	16.7°C	8.8°C	35mm	275h
September	17.2°C	9.6°C	65mm	294h
October	19.9°C	12.5°C	113mm	326h
November	24.3°C	17.2°C	25mm	368h
December	26.6°C	18.2°C	49mm	402h

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

Argentina is a large country in the southern part of South America. It offers a great diversity of climates and landscapes from jungles in the north, great grass plains in the center and frozen mountains in the south.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Cueva de las Manos
Iguazú National Park World Heritage Site
Inca road system
Ischigualasto / Talampaya Natural Parks
Jesuit Block and Estancias of Córdoba
Jesuit missions among the Guaraní
Los Alerces National Park
Los Glaciares National Park
Navy Petty-Officers School of Mechanics
Quebrada de Humahuaca

Upcoming public holidays

November 23, 2026Día de la Soberanía Nacional

December 8, 2026Día de la Inmaculada Concepción de María

December 25, 2026Navidad

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