Puerto RicoCameroon: 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.

Puerto Rico 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

Distance8,555 km, straight line (~10h 34m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Cameroon7 of 242 nationalities tracked

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

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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 Puerto Rico?

About 8,555 km in a straight line, roughly ~10h 34m 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 Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico, officially the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, is a self-governing Caribbean archipelago and island organized as an unincorporated territory of the United States under the designation of commonwealth. Located about 1,000 miles (1,600 km) southeast of Miami, Florida, between the Dominican Republic in the Greater Antilles and the U.S. Virgin Islands in the Lesser Antilles, it consists of the eponymous main island and numerous smaller islands, including Vieques, Culebra, and Mona. With approximately 3.2 million people, it is divided into 78 municipalities, of which the most populous is the capital municipality of San Juan, followed by those within the San Juan metropolitan area. Spanish and English are the official languages of its government, though Spanish predominates, as it is culturally part of Latin America.

CapitalSan Juan

RegionCaribbean

Population3.2M

Area8,870 km²

CurrencyUnited States dollar (1 USD ≈ 1.00 USD)

LanguagesEnglish, Spanish

Calling code+1787, +1939

Drives on theright

TimezonePuerto Rico (UTC-4)

Nearest airportLuis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU), 23 km

Emergency number911

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$40,620 (2025)

Tourist arrivals3.9M (2020)

Climate in San Juan

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

Monthly climate normals for San Juan, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	27.5°C	21°C	102mm	328h
February	28.3°C	21.1°C	62mm	313h
March	27.2°C	20.6°C	132mm	331h
April	29.7°C	22.3°C	58mm	357h
May	30.5°C	23.7°C	29mm	379h
June	31.6°C	24°C	37mm	376h
July	31°C	24.2°C	126mm	360h
August	30.7°C	24.1°C	174mm	352h
September	30.2°C	23.8°C	117mm	324h
October	29.3°C	23.5°C	140mm	309h
November	27.8°C	22.6°C	151mm	274h
December	27.6°C	21°C	57mm	327h

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

Puerto Rico is a Caribbean island. Its white sandy beaches can compete with any in the world and vary from metropolitan cocktail heavens and bustling surfing hotspots to quiet island getaways. Easily accessible diving and snorkeling spots and the excellent bioluminescent bays offer great maritime experiences. Still, there's more to this tropical island than sunny beach life. The Spanish-American influences make for a fun melting pot of culture with an abundance of heritage to explore and some delightful food to enjoy.

Upcoming public holidays

October 12, 2026Día de la Raza / Descubrimiento de América

November 11, 2026Día del Veterano / Día del Armisticio

November 19, 2026Día del Descubrimiento de Puerto Rico

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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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