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STATE DEPARTMENT TRAVEL INFORMATION - Cameroon
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Cameroon - Consular Information Sheet
 September 6, 1995

Country Description:  Cameroon is a developing African country.
Facilities for tourism are limited.

Entry Requirements:  A passport and a visa are required.  Travelers
who do not obtain a visa for Cameroon in advance of their departure
from the U.S. may encounter difficulties upon arrival.  Evidence of
a yellow fever immunization must be presented.  Additional entry
information can be obtained from the Embassy of the Republic of
Cameroon, 2349 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W., Washington D.C. 20008,
telephone [phone].

Areas of Instability:  Continuing political tensions and social
consequences of Cameroon's severe economic downturn have sparked
isolated incidents of violence in several areas of the country.  The
potential for disorder exists throughout Cameroon.

Medical Facilities:  Medical facilities are limited.  Cleanliness
and sanitation levels in even the best hospitals are low.  Not all
medicines are available.  Doctors and hospitals often expect
immediate cash payment for health services.  U.S. medical insurance
does not always provide coverage outside of the United States.  The
Medicare/Medicaid program does not provide for payment of medical
services outside of the United States.  Travelers have found
supplemental medical insurance with specific overseas coverage to be
useful.  Information on health matters can be obtained from the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's international travelers
hotline, telephone [phone].

Information on Crime:  Armed banditry is an increasing problem
throughout the country, including tourist areas in Cameroon's far
north province and all major cities.  Persons traveling at night on
rural highways in the far north province are at extreme risk and
should exercise caution when traveling outside the major towns even
in daylight hours.  The continued armed banditry in the extreme
north province in the region between Waza Park and Kousseri have
prompted the U.S. Embassy in Yaounde to restrict all travel of
Embassy personnel north of Waza Park.  Travel between Nsimalen
Airport and downtown Yaounde is dangerous at night.  A new shuttle
service provided by the Cameroonian Airport Authority may reduce
nighttime security incidents and traffic accidents on the road
between the airport and the capital city.  To curb banditry,
security personnel at random security checkpoints may request
persons to show their passports, residence cards, driver's license
and/or vehicle registrations.

There is an increasing circulation of counterfeit U.S. and
Cameroonian currency in the country.  Business travelers have
experienced increased credit risk in Cameroon's banking sector.

The loss or theft of a U.S. passport should be reported immediately
to local police and to the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate.  The
pamphlets "A Safe Trip Abroad" and "Tips for Travelers to
Sub-Saharan Africa" provide useful information on protecting
personal security while traveling abroad and on travel in the region
in general.  Both are available from the Superintendent of
Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402.

Photography Restrictions:  While photography is not officially
forbidden, security officials are sensitive about the photographing
of government buildings and military installations, many of which
are unmarked.  Photography of these subjects may result in seizure
of photographic equipment by Cameroon authorities.

Drug Penalties:  U.S. citizens are subject to the laws of the
country in which they are traveling.  Penalties for possession, use
or trafficking in illegal drugs are strictly enforced.  Convicted
offenders can expect jail sentences and fines.

Registration and Embassy Location:  U.S. citizens may register with
the U.S. Embassy in Yaounde.  The Embassy can also provide updated
information on travel and security in Cameroon.  The U.S. Embassy is
located in the capital city of Yaounde on Rue Nachtigal; the mailing
address is B.P. 817, Yaounde, Cameroon. The telephone number is
(237) 234-014; the Embassy fax number is (237) 230-753.

 No. 95-106

This replaces the Consular Information Sheet dated February 17,
1995, to update the information on medical facilities and crime.


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STATE DEPARTMENT TRAVEL INFORMATION - Cameroon
============================================================
Cameroon - Consular Information Sheet
 September 6, 1995

Country Description:  Cameroon is a developing African country.
Facilities for tourism are limited.

Entry Requirements:  A passport and a visa are required.  Travelers
who do not obtain a visa for Cameroon in advance of their departure
from the U.S. may encounter difficulties upon arrival.  Evidence of
a yellow fever immunization must be presented.  Additional entry
information can be obtained from the Embassy of the Republic of
Cameroon, 2349 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W., Washington D.C. 20008,
telephone [phone].

Areas of Instability:  Continuing political tensions and social
consequences of Cameroon's severe economic downturn have sparked
isolated incidents of violence in several areas of the country.  The
potential for disorder exists throughout Cameroon.

Medical Facilities:  Medical facilities are limited.  Cleanliness
and sanitation levels in even the best hospitals are low.  Not all
medicines are available.  Doctors and hospitals often expect
immediate cash payment for health services.  U.S. medical insurance
does not always provide coverage outside of the United States.  The
Medicare/Medicaid program does not provide for payment of medical
services outside of the United States.  Travelers have found
supplemental medical insurance with specific overseas coverage to be
useful.  Information on health matters can be obtained from the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's international travelers
hotline, telephone [phone].

Information on Crime:  Armed banditry is an increasing problem
throughout the country, including tourist areas in Cameroon's far
north province and all major cities.  Persons traveling at night on
rural highways in the far north province are at extreme risk and
should exercise caution when traveling outside the major towns even
in daylight hours.  The continued armed banditry in the extreme
north province in the region between Waza Park and Kousseri have
prompted the U.S. Embassy in Yaounde to restrict all travel of
Embassy personnel north of Waza Park.  Travel between Nsimalen
Airport and downtown Yaounde is dangerous at night.  A new shuttle
service provided by the Cameroonian Airport Authority may reduce
nighttime security incidents and traffic accidents on the road
between the airport and the capital city.  To curb banditry,
security personnel at random security checkpoints may request
persons to show their passports, residence cards, driver's license
and/or vehicle registrations.

There is an increasing circulation of counterfeit U.S. and
Cameroonian currency in the country.  Business travelers have
experienced increased credit risk in Cameroon's banking sector.

The loss or theft of a U.S. passport should be reported immediately
to local police and to the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate.  The
pamphlets "A Safe Trip Abroad" and "Tips for Travelers to
Sub-Saharan Africa" provide useful information on protecting
personal security while traveling abroad and on travel in the region
in general.  Both are available from the Superintendent of
Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402.

Photography Restrictions:  While photography is not officially
forbidden, security officials are sensitive about the photographing
of government buildings and military installations, many of which
are unmarked.  Photography of these subjects may result in seizure
of photographic equipment by Cameroon authorities.

Drug Penalties:  U.S. citizens are subject to the laws of the
country in which they are traveling.  Penalties for possession, use
or trafficking in illegal drugs are strictly enforced.  Convicted
offenders can expect jail sentences and fines.

Registration and Embassy Location:  U.S. citizens may register with
the U.S. Embassy in Yaounde.  The Embassy can also provide updated
information on travel and security in Cameroon.  The U.S. Embassy is
located in the capital city of Yaounde on Rue Nachtigal; the mailing
address is B.P. 817, Yaounde, Cameroon. The telephone number is
(237) 234-014; the Embassy fax number is (237) 230-753.

 No. 95-106

This replaces the Consular Information Sheet dated February 17,
1995, to update the information on medical facilities and crime.


----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- -----
The "[e-mail]" mailing list is the official Internet and
BITNET distribution point for the U.S. State Department Travel Warnings and
Consular Information Sheets.  To unsubscribe, send a message containing the
word "unsubscribe" to:    [e-mail]

Archives of past "travel-advisories" postings are available at the URL:
"http://www.stolaf.edu/network/travel-advisories.html" or via Gopher:
gopher.stolaf.edu, Internet Resources/US-State-Department-Travel-Advisories
.