Cameroon Travel Advisory 2026

Current U.S. State Department advisory

Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution

Be aware of heightened risks to safety and security. Most popular travel destinations worldwide sit at this level. Advisory as of May 14, 2026.

Official source: travel.state.gov

US vs UK: how the advice compares

🇺🇸 United States — travel.state.gov

Level 2· Exercise Increased Caution

Level 2 of 4 · as of May 14, 2026

🇬🇧 United Kingdom — FCDO (GOV.UK)

Advises against all travel to parts of the country

Last updated February 9, 2026 · gov.uk advice

Latest UK update note: “FCDO no longer advises against all but essential travel to the majority of Adamawa Region. FCDO continues to advise against all but essential or all travel to parts of Cameroon.”

See all countries where the two governments disagree on the US vs UK comparison page.

Advisory level timeline

May 14, 2026 — current
Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
Latest official advisory as captured in our snapshot.
No advisory level changes recorded for Cameroon since we began tracking in July 2026. We log every future change here, with dates and official change notes.

Is Cameroon safe? What the official advisory says

in Cameroon due to risk of crime , terrorism , unrest , health , kidnapping , and improvised explosive devices (IEDs). Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.

Crime

Violent crime, kidnapping for ransom, armed robbery, and carjacking are common in Cameroon. This is especially true in the Southwest, Northwest, Far North, and North Regions; the Adamawa Region north of the capital city of Ngaoundere; and the East Region within 20 kilometers of the border with Central African Republic.

There is high risk of kidnapping by non-state armed groups in the Southwest and Northwest Regions.
There is high risk of kidnapping by terrorists in the Far North Region.
Petty crime is common in Cameroon, especially in Yaoundé and Douala.
Local police lack the resources to respond effectively to serious crimes.

Unrest

Civil unrest is common, with the potential for political violence. Demonstrations related to the local political situation may occur with little notice. They may disrupt transportation and other essential services.

Health

Medical services in Cameroon are limited. Adequate trauma and ambulance services are not widely available. Even a minor health issue may require medical evacuation at your expense.

Terrorism

There is risk of terrorist violence, including terrorist attacks and other activity in Cameroon. Visit the U.S. Department of State's country reports on terrorism to learn more.

Kidnappings by terrorist organizations are a significant risk in the Far North Region.

Condensed from the official State Department advisory of May 14, 2026 — read the full advisory before you travel.

Cameroon travel advisory FAQ

What is the current travel advisory level for Cameroon?

As of May 14, 2026, the U.S. State Department rates Cameroon at Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Be aware of heightened risks to safety and security. Most popular travel destinations worldwide sit at this level.

What does Level 2 mean?

Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution) — Be aware of heightened risks to safety and security. Most popular travel destinations worldwide sit at this level.

When did the Cameroon travel advisory last change?

The current advisory was published on May 14, 2026. No level changes have been recorded since we began tracking in July 2026 — this page will log every future change.

Does the UK government agree with the US advisory for Cameroon?

The UK Foreign Office (FCDO) position: Advises against all travel to parts of the country (last updated February 9, 2026). The US and UK use different systems — the US assigns a 1–4 level, while the UK either advises against travel (entirely or in part) or issues no overall warning.