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COVID-19 Travel Guidance for U.S. Citizens

The CDC requires all air passengers entering the U.S. (including U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents) to present a negative COVID-19 test, taken within one day of departure or proof of recovery from the virus within the last 90 days.

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Emergency Information and Contacts

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New Guidance for Visa Pickup

Beginning May 18th 2022, All approved visas will be picked up from DHL Yaoundé Immeuble Stamatadas Building, Hypodrome/ Hotel de-Ville. There is no additional fee for this service.

Pick-up times

The applicant may pick up their visa at their convenience: Monday to Friday 08:00 – 17:00 or Saturday 09:00 – 14:00.

Contacts for Questions and Concerns

Please contact DHL at +237-233-500-900/01/02/03 or fae_contactus+cm+info+en@visaops.net with any question or concerns.

Overview

Welcome to the Commercial Section of the U.S. Embassy, with offices in Yaounde and Douala.

The section’s primary mission is to increase two-way trade and investment and improve business relationships between the United States and Cameroon.

We offer a wide range of services (International Company Profile, International Partner Search, Gold Key Service, International Buyers Program and so on) to American businesses wishing to engage or expand their operations in Cameroon, the largest economy in the Central African market. They are designed to facilitate productive meetings with prospective business partners.

We also work with Cameroonian businesses seeking to purchase the highest quality American products, or planning to export to the United States. Whether you are a multibillion dollar enterprise or a small start-up company, we encourage you to take advantage of the first-class service we provide to all of our customers.

Doing Business in Cameroon

Getting Started Doing Business in Cameroon Getting Started with U.S. Commercial Service Getting Started with the Department of Agriculture Investment Climate Statement Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC)

Getting Started Doing Business in Cameroon

The U.S. Embassy Yaounde is committed to supporting U.S. companies to start exporting or grow their exports to Cameroon. In this section, you’ll find a quick description of Cameroon as an export market and some suggestions for getting started.

Getting Started with U.S. Commercial Service

The U.S. Commercial Service (CS), part of the U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration, offers companies a full range of expertise in international trade. Companies can find assistance locally in more than 100 U.S. Commercial Service offices nationwide and in more than 70 international offices.

Getting Started with the Department of Agriculture

The Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) links U.S. agriculture to the world to enhance export opportunities and global food security. In addition to its Washington, D.C. staff, FAS has a global network of 98 offices covering 177 countries. These offices are staffed by agricultural attachés and locally hired agricultural experts who are the eyes, ears, and voice for U.S. agriculture around the world. FAS staff identify problems, provide practical solutions, and work to advance opportunities for U.S. agriculture and support U.S. foreign policy around the globe.

Learn more about the USDA

Investment Climate Statement

The U.S. Department of State’s Investment Climate Statements provide country-specific information on the business climates of more than 170 countries and economies. They are prepared by economic officers stationed in embassies and posts around the world and analyze a variety of economies that are or could be markets for U.S. businesses of all sizes.

Read the Statement for Cameroon

Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC)

In 1985, the Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC), a joint venture between the Department of State and the U.S. private sector, created by then Secretary of State George P. Shultz under the Federal Advisory Committee Act to interact on overseas security problems of mutual concern. Objectives of this joint venture are: to establish a continuing liaison between security officials in both the private and public sector; to provide for regular exchanges of information concerning developments in the overseas security environment; recommend methods for planning and implementation of security programs abroad; and recommend methods to mitigate risks to American private sector interests worldwide. These objectives remain in the current OSAC Charter.

Additional Information

Commercial Opportunities

Business opportunities that may be of interest to the U.S. business community.

See Opportunities

Country Commercial Guide

Market conditions, opportunities, regulations and business customs.

Read Cameroon's Commercial Guide

Direct Line for American Business

Direct Line lets U.S. business hear directly from our U.S. Missions overseas.

Learn More About Direct Line

Doing Business in the U.S.

Getting Started

Since its inception, SelectUSA has facilitated more than $78 billion in investment, creating and/or retaining over 95,000 U.S. jobs. In fiscal year 2019 alone, SelectUSA facilitated more than $18.5 billion in investment. We work with the U.S. and Foreign Commercial Service and entities across government to facilitate job-creating business investment into the United States and raise awareness of the critical role that economic development plays in the U.S. economy.

Learn More about SelectUSA