🇨🇲 Is Cameroon safe to visit?
Daily safety index from official government advisories, plus the consular map of Cameroon: 16 diplomatic missions from 16 countries, local emergency numbers and language essentials.
Updated Aug 15, 2026 · Composite index recalculated daily from official government advisories.
What official sources say
Levels are normalized to Telcomia's 1–4 scale. Always read the full official advisory at the source.
Emergency numbers in Cameroon
Embassies and consulates in Cameroon
16 diplomatic missions from 16 countries, across 1 cities.
| Nationality | Missions | Cities |
|---|---|---|
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | 1 | Yaoundé |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | 1 | Yaoundé |
| 🇨🇭 Switzerland | 1 | Yaoundé |
| 🇨🇳 China | 1 | Yaoundé |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | 1 | Yaoundé |
| 🇩🇿 Algeria | 1 | Yaoundé |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | 1 | Yaoundé |
| 🇫🇷 France | 1 | Yaoundé |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | 1 | Yaoundé |
| 🇮🇳 India | 1 | Yaoundé |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | 1 | Yaoundé |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | 1 | Yaoundé |
…and 4 more nationalities with diplomatic presence.
The full directory — addresses, phone numbers and locations on the map — is available in the Telcomia app.
Local language
The main local language in Cameroon is French. The Telcomia app includes 16 emergency phrases in French, with audio, ready to play when you need them.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cameroon safe to visit right now?
The Telcomia Safety Index for Cameroon is 2.83/4 (High risk, level 3 of 4) as of Aug 15, 2026. It is a composite of official advisories from Spain, the United Kingdom and the United States, recalculated daily.
What is the emergency number in Cameroon?
The general emergency number in Cameroon is 112. Save it before you travel — with a Telcomia eSIM you can call for help without hunting for Wi-Fi.
How many embassies are there in Cameroon?
Telcomia tracks 16 diplomatic missions from 16 countries in Cameroon, across 1 cities. The full directory with addresses and phone numbers is in the Telcomia app.
Informational only
This page is general information, not a substitute for official government travel advice. Conditions can change quickly — always check your own government's latest advisory before and during your trip.
Advisory levels summarize official sources: Spain's MAEC, the UK FCDO (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0) and the U.S. Department of State (public domain). Follow the links above for the full official text.