Travelling to Cameroon from Germany: visa, flights, time and money
Updated on 23 October 2026 · 7 min read
From Germany, Cameroon is one connection away, usually through Brussels, Paris, Istanbul or Addis Ababa, for a journey of about 10 to 14 hours. German citizens need a visa, applied for online at evisacam.cm, and a yellow fever certificate. The euro is fixed to the FCFA, German plugs fit, and in winter there is no time difference. Here is what is specific to leaving from Germany.
Visa from Germany: the e-visa and the embassy in Berlin
German citizens apply before departure on the official portal evisacam.cm. Cameroon's embassy in Germany is in Berlin (Ulmenallee 32, 14050 Berlin); there is also an honorary consulate in Hamburg. There is no visa on arrival without an approved e-visa. The general steps are in our guide to preparing your trip.
| Question | From Germany |
|---|---|
| Who handles it | Embassy of Cameroon in Berlin, through evisacam.cm |
| Short-stay fee | Shown on the portal when you pay; around €150 to €170 at the time of writing |
| Processing | Often about 3 working days; a dearer express option exists |
| Visa in the passport | According to the German Foreign Office, entered on arrival when you show the QR code; follow your approval's instructions if they say otherwise |
Ask for the full length of your stay
The German Foreign Office points out that extending a visa inside Cameroon is not provided for. Apply for a visa that covers your whole stay, and print the QR code: airlines may check it at boarding.
Flights from Germany to Douala and Yaoundé
There is no direct flight from Germany at the time of writing. Typical one-stop routes include, for example (routes change, so check before booking):
| Airline | Via | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Brussels Airlines | Brussels | Lufthansa Group: easy connections from German airports |
| Air France | Paris-CDG | Direct onward flights to Douala and Yaoundé |
| Turkish Airlines | Istanbul | Departures from many German cities |
| Ethiopian Airlines | Addis Ababa | From Frankfurt |
| EgyptAir | Cairo | Serves Douala |
Pick the arrival airport by your destination: Douala for the Littoral and the West, Yaoundé for the Centre and the South. Several connections land in the evening or at night, so book your transport from the airport before you leave.
Time difference with Germany
| Period | Time in Cameroon |
|---|---|
| Winter time in Germany (late October to late March) | Same time as Berlin |
| Summer time in Germany (late March to late October) | One hour behind Berlin |
Cameroon stays on GMT+1 all year and never changes its clocks.
Euros, FCFA and sending money home
- The rate is fixed: 1 euro = 655.957 FCFA. 200 euros is about 131,200 FCFA.
- Euros in cash are easy to change in Cameroon. For cash machines, a Visa card is the most widely accepted; a Girocard alone may not work abroad, so check with your bank before you go.
- Sending money to family: services such as Remitly, WorldRemit or Western Union send from Germany straight to MTN MoMo or Orange Money wallets, often within minutes. With a fixed rate, any rate below 655.957 FCFA per euro is the service's margin, on top of the fee.
What to pack from Germany
- No adapter needed in most cases: Cameroon uses type C and E sockets at 220 V, and German (type F) plugs fit type E sockets.
- Light clothes, a rain jacket from June to October, a thin layer for Yaoundé evenings and air-conditioning.
- Your yellow fever certificate with your passport, and advice from a travel clinic (Tropenmedizin) about malaria.
- The Douane CMR app: fill in the Cameroon customs declaration before you fly. It produces a QR code scanned on arrival, and some airlines check it at boarding.
- Printed copies of your visa QR code, bookings and the address where you stay.
Travel advice and Elefand
At the time of writing, the German Foreign Office warns against travel to the Far North, the North-West and South-West, the Bakassi peninsula and the border areas with Nigeria, Chad and the Central African Republic, and advises against travel to the North and Adamaoua regions. Douala and Yaoundé are visited with ordinary precautions. Read the current advice and register on the Elefand crisis list before you go.
Germany has a large Cameroonian community, and Cameroonians are the largest group of international students from Africa there, with sizeable communities in Berlin, Braunschweig and Cologne. Students and families visiting home often arrive in summer or December, when apartments fill up early.
Frequently asked questions
Do Germans need a visa for Cameroon?
Yes. German citizens apply online for an e-visa at evisacam.cm before travelling and receive a QR code; the visa is then entered in the passport on arrival.
Is there a direct flight from Frankfurt to Douala?
Not at the time of writing. Routes connect once, for example in Brussels, Paris, Istanbul or Addis Ababa.
What is the time difference between Germany and Cameroon?
None in winter. In summer, when Germany is on daylight saving time, Cameroon is one hour behind.
Do German plugs work in Cameroon?
Yes, in most cases. Cameroon uses type C and E sockets at 220 V, and German type F plugs fit type E sockets.
Where is the Cameroon embassy in Germany?
In Berlin, Ulmenallee 32. Visa applications are made online at evisacam.cm.