Travelling to Cameroon from Italy: visa, flights, time and money
Updated on 23 October 2026 · 7 min read
From Italy, Cameroon is one connection away, usually in Paris, Brussels, Istanbul, Casablanca or Addis Ababa, for a journey of about 10 to 14 hours. Italian citizens need a visa, applied for online at evisacam.cm, and a yellow fever certificate. The euro is fixed to the FCFA and the time is the same in winter; the main surprise is the plugs. Here is what is specific to leaving from Italy.
Visa from Italy: the e-visa and the embassy in Rome
Italian citizens apply before departure on the official portal evisacam.cm. Cameroon's embassy in Italy is in Rome (Via Siracusa 4/6, 00161 Roma). There is no visa on arrival at Douala or Yaoundé. The general steps (form, documents, payment, approval) are in our guide to preparing your trip.
| Question | From Italy |
|---|---|
| Who handles it | Embassy of Cameroon in Rome, 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 sticker | Rome area: you may be asked to go to the embassy (fingerprints). Elsewhere, for example Milan, Bologna or Turin: usually on arrival at the airport |
Read the approval carefully
It tells you whether to go to the embassy in Rome for fingerprints and the sticker, or to have it done on arrival. Either way, travel with the printed approval and its QR code: airlines can check it at boarding.
Flights from Italy to Douala and Yaoundé
There is no direct flight from Italy at the time of writing. From Rome or Milan, typical one-stop routes include, for example (routes change, so check before booking):
| Airline | Via | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Air France | Paris-CDG | Direct onward flights to Douala and Yaoundé |
| Brussels Airlines | Brussels | Serves both cities |
| Turkish Airlines | Istanbul | Departures from many Italian cities |
| Ethiopian Airlines | Addis Ababa | From Rome and Milan |
| Royal Air Maroc | Casablanca | Check the layover length |
Choose the arrival airport by your destination: Douala for the Littoral and the West, Yaoundé for the Centre and the South. Many connections land in the evening or at night, so book your transport from the airport before you leave.
Time difference with Italy
| Period | Time in Cameroon |
|---|---|
| Winter time in Italy (late October to late March) | Same time as Rome |
| Summer time in Italy (late March to late October) | One hour behind Rome |
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. 20 euros is about 13,100 FCFA.
- Euros in cash are the easiest currency to change in Cameroon. For cash machines in town, a Visa card is the most widely accepted; tell your bank before you go.
- Sending money to family: services such as Ria or Western Union send from Italy to Cameroon, including to mobile wallets. Check that the service pays into MTN MoMo or Orange Money; 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 Italy
- Check your plugs. Cameroon uses type C and E sockets (220 V). Italian three-pin plugs (type L) do not fit; two-pin Europlugs (type C) and Schuko plugs (type F) do. Bring an adapter for anything with a type L plug.
- 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.
- 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 medicine clinic about malaria.
- Printed copies of your visa approval, bookings and the address where you stay.
Travel advice and registration
Several governments advise against travel to the North-West, South-West and Far North regions and to the border areas; Douala and Yaoundé are visited with ordinary precautions. Before you go, read the Cameroon page of the Italian foreign ministry's Viaggiare Sicuri service and register your trip on Dove siamo nel mondo.
According to ISTAT data, about 18,500 Cameroonian citizens lived in Italy at the start of 2025, mostly in Emilia-Romagna, Lombardy and Piedmont, and the number is growing. Many come home for the holidays or a family event: see our guides to the holidays and funerals and family events.
Frequently asked questions
Do Italians need a visa for Cameroon?
Yes. Italian citizens apply online at evisacam.cm before travelling; the file is handled by the Embassy of Cameroon in Rome. There is no visa on arrival.
Where is the Cameroon embassy in Italy?
In Rome, Via Siracusa 4/6. Visa applications are made online at evisacam.cm.
Is there a direct flight from Rome or Milan to Douala?
Not at the time of writing. Routes connect once, for example in Paris, Brussels, Istanbul, Casablanca or Addis Ababa.
Do Italian plugs work in Cameroon?
Two-pin type C and Schuko type F plugs do. Three-pin Italian type L plugs do not fit Cameroonian type C and E sockets and need an adapter.
What is the time difference between Italy and Cameroon?
None in winter. In summer, when Italy is on daylight saving time, Cameroon is one hour behind.