Isle of ManCameroon: Visa required

Isle of ManCameroon

Do United Kingdom passport holders need a visa for Cameroon?

Visa required

Yes. United Kingdom 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.

Isle of Man does not issue its own passport; residents travel on a United Kingdom passport. See the United Kingdom passport.

Source: gov.uk (checked July 18, 2026).

RequirementVisa required

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelYes, arrange in advance

Data as of2026-10-14

Distance5,776 km, straight line (~7h 18m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Cameroon7 of 242 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Cameroon passport holders visiting Isle of Man: Visa required.

Cameroon drives on the right, the opposite side to Isle of Man. If you're renting a car, budget extra care at first, especially at junctions and roundabouts.

Visa-free alternatives near Cameroon

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

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Frequently asked questions

Do United Kingdom passport holders need a visa for Cameroon?

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

How far is Cameroon from Isle of Man?

About 5,776 km in a straight line, roughly ~7h 18m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Cameroon?

Central African CFA franc (XAF).

What is the emergency number in Cameroon?

112.

Does Cameroon drive on the same side of the road as Isle of Man?

Cameroon drives on the right, the opposite side to Isle of Man. If you're renting a car, budget extra care at first, especially at junctions and roundabouts.

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 Kingdom 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 Isle of Man

The Isle of Man, also known simply as Manxland, Man or Mann, is a self-governing British Crown Dependency in the Irish Sea, between Great Britain and Ireland. As head of state, Charles III holds the title Lord of Mann and is represented by a Lieutenant Governor. The government of the United Kingdom is responsible for the Isle of Man's military defence and represents it abroad, but the Isle of Man still has a separate international identity.

CapitalDouglas

RegionNorthern Europe

Population84.1K

Area572 km²

CurrencyBritish pound, Manx pound (1 USD ≈ 0.75 GBP)

LanguagesEnglish, Manx

Calling code+44

Drives on theleft

TimezoneIsle of Man (UTC+1)

Nearest airportIsle of Man Airport (IOM), 12 km

Emergency number112 / 999

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$90,015 (2023)

Climate in Douglas

Warmest August, coolest February, driest May, sunniest May.

Monthly climate normals for Douglas, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	8.3°C	4.9°C	101mm	111h
February	7.9°C	3.4°C	173mm	181h
March	8.2°C	3.5°C	51mm	269h
April	12.1°C	5.7°C	23mm	341h
May	14°C	7.7°C	21mm	405h
June	16.2°C	11.1°C	122mm	308h
July	15.8°C	11.3°C	160mm	283h
August	17.5°C	13.1°C	163mm	313h
September	15°C	10.7°C	101mm	277h
October	11.7°C	8.4°C	154mm	202h
November	10.6°C	7.3°C	136mm	126h
December	7.2°C	4.1°C	156mm	107h

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

The Isle of Man is an island in the British Isles, sitting in the Irish Sea midway between Cumbria in England and County Down in Northern Ireland. It's not part of the United Kingdom but is a Crown Dependency: its own elected parliament, the Tynwald, governs island affairs, but matters such as defence and foreign affairs are governed by the UK. In 2021 its population was 84,000.

Upcoming public holidays

December 25, 2026Christmas Day

December 28, 2026St. Stephen's Day

January 1, 2027New Year's Day

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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.