ChileCameroon: Visa required

ChileCameroon

Do Chile passport holders need a visa for Cameroon?

Visa required

Yes. Chile 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.

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

Distance9,522 km, straight line (~11h 42m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Cameroon7 of 242 nationalities tracked

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

Visa-free alternatives near Cameroon

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Frequently asked questions

Do Chile passport holders need a visa for Cameroon?

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

How far is Cameroon from Chile?

About 9,522 km in a straight line, roughly ~11h 42m 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 Chile passport holders visit without a visa instead of Cameroon?

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 Chile

Chile, officially the Republic of Chile, is a country in the Southern Cone of southwestern South America. It is the southernmost country in the world and the closest to Antarctica, extending along a narrow strip of land between the Andes Mountains and the Pacific Ocean. According to the 2024 census, Chile had an enumerated population of 18.5 million. The country covers a territorial area of 756,102 square kilometers (291,933 sq mi), sharing borders with Peru to the north, Bolivia to the northeast, Argentina to the east, and the Drake Passage to the south. It also administers several Pacific islands, including Juan Fernández, Isla Salas y Gómez, Desventuradas, and Easter Island, and claims about 1,250,000 square kilometers (480,000 sq mi) of Antarctica as the Chilean Antarctic Territory. The capital and largest city is Santiago, and the official and national language is Spanish.

CapitalSantiago

RegionSouth America

Population19.9M

Area756,102 km²

CurrencyChilean peso (1 USD ≈ 981.82 CLP)

LanguagesSpanish

Calling code+56

Drives on theright

TimezoneSantiago (UTC-3)

Nearest airportComodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL), 16 km

Emergency number130 / 131 / 132 / 133 / 134

UNESCO sites9

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$17,995 (2025)

Tourist arrivals5.4M (2019)

Climate in Santiago

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

Monthly climate normals for Santiago, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	31.1°C	16.8°C	0mm	426h
February	30.7°C	16.1°C	0mm	371h
March	29°C	14.9°C	0mm	366h
April	24.9°C	13°C	11mm	302h
May	21.5°C	11.1°C	10mm	274h
June	13.9°C	6.6°C	126mm	166h
July	14.6°C	7.1°C	83mm	210h
August	16.1°C	6.8°C	10mm	306h
September	20.1°C	9.2°C	5mm	314h
October	23.7°C	10.6°C	2mm	381h
November	26.6°C	12.2°C	2mm	374h
December	29.3°C	14.1°C	0mm	429h

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

Chile is a country in South America. Chile occupies a long, narrow strip of land between the Andes and the Pacific Ocean.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Chinchorro culture
Chinchorro mummies
Churches of Chiloé
Historic Quarter of the Seaport City of Valparaíso
Humberstone and Santa Laura Saltpeter Works
Inca road system
Rapa Nui National Park
Settlement and Artificial Mummification of the Chinchorro Culture in the Arica and Parinacota Region
Sewell

Upcoming public holidays

September 18, 2026Fiestas Patrias

September 19, 2026Día de las Glorias del Ejército

October 12, 2026Día del Descubrimiento de Dos Mundos

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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

Full source list on About.