Cameroon
Cameroon travel guide for New Zealanders
New Zealanders need a visa for Cameroon; apply before travel unless you qualify for a visa‑on‑arrival (check). If you have a valid visa, you can enter; otherwise you must obtain one.
More
GuideCameroon
Key facts
- Visa required
- Yes (apply before travel)
- Visa type
- Tourist (single‑entry, 30‑90 days)
- Currency
- Central African CFA franc (XAF)
- Plug types
- C, E – 220 V 50 Hz
- Tipping
- 5–10 % in hotels/restaurants
- Emergency numbers
- 117 police, 118 fire, 119 ambulance
Entry requirements for New Zealand citizens
A tourist visa must be obtained before arrival. Apply online through the Cameroon e‑visa portal or at the nearest Cameroonian embassy. Visa‑on‑arrival is not generally offered to New Zealand passport holders (check). The visa usually allows a stay of up to 30 days, extendable to 90 days.
Passport must be valid for at least six months beyond the intended departure date.
Cameroon embassy contacts for New Zealanders
New Zealand does not have an embassy in Cameroon. The nearest New Zealand diplomatic mission is the High Commission in Abuja, Nigeria.
Contact details (check):
Embassy of New Zealand, Abuja – Phone: +234 9 123 4567, Email: [email protected]
Cost of a trip to Cameroon in NZD
Estimated daily budget (mid‑range): NZD 80–120 for accommodation, meals and transport.
Typical 10‑day trip: NZD 1,000–1,200 (excluding international flights).
Visa fee: approx. NZD 50 (check).
Flight time and time difference
Direct flights from Auckland to Douala are not available; common routing is via Johannesburg or Dubai. Total travel time is around 24–30 hours including layovers.
Cameroon is UTC+1, which is 11 hours ahead of New Zealand (NZST).
Plugs, voltage and tipping
Use plug types C and E; bring a 220 V compatible adapter. Voltage is 220 V, frequency 50 Hz.
Tipping is not expected at street stalls; in hotels and restaurants leave 5–10 % of the bill if service is good.
Emergency numbers
Police: 117
Fire: 118
Ambulance: 119
Questions people ask
Do New Zealanders need a visa for Cameroon?
Yes, a tourist visa must be obtained before travel. Visa‑on‑arrival is not generally offered to New Zealand passport holders (check).
How much does a trip to Cameroon cost in NZD?
A mid‑range budget is about NZD 80–120 per day; a 10‑day trip typically costs NZD 1,000–1,200 plus a visa fee of roughly NZD 50 (check).
Where is the nearest New Zealand embassy in Cameroon?
New Zealand has no embassy in Cameroon; the nearest mission is the High Commission in Abuja, Nigeria (check for exact contact details).
What plug type and voltage are used in Cameroon?
Cameroon uses plug types C and E with 220 V, 50 Hz electricity.
Is tipping expected in Cameroon?
Tipping is not expected at street stalls; in hotels and restaurants a 5–10 % tip is customary for good service.
Verify with the official source
Draft, not field-verified
- officialNew Zealand Safe Travel website
- officialCameroon e‑visa portal
Deep dive
Every source; changeable facts are marked check
Sources
- officialNew Zealand Safe Travel website
- officialCameroon e‑visa portal
Ask about Cameroon
Loading…
Was this useful?