Posts Tagged ‘Cameroon visa’

Cameroon Visa Requirements For Tourists

Sunday, April 25th, 2010

Since the 1970′s, Cameroon’s government has been encouraging the development of the country’s tourism industry, which has been growing slowly but steadily.

There’s a lot to love about Cameroon-fascinating people, flawless beaches, and an amazing variety of wildlife. What keeps people away? According to Lonely Planet’s guide to the country, “Cameroon’s tourist industry is a victim of geography. It sits in a tough neighbourhood, bordered by some problematic countries.”

According to the US Department of State, Cameroon also has a high crime rate, so do be careful, especially if you decide to venture out of the well-known tourist industries.

However, these cautions aside, Cameroon does have a lot to offer the careful traveler.  Cameroon encompasses a diverse variety of habitats and cultures, so much so that Cameroon’s government describes the country as ” “Africa in miniature.”

US citizens traveling to Cameroon need a valid passport and a Cameroon visa, plus evidence of yellow fever vaccination and shot records.

Here’s what you’ll need to apply for a Cameroon visa:

  • 2 Cameroon visa application forms
  • 2 passport photos
  • Your yellow fever vaccine certificate
  • A copy of your itinerary
  • A copy of a recent bank statement or someone, either at home or in Cameroon, who is willing to vouch for you and provide financial support if needed.

You must apply for your visa in advance-you can’t just pick one up on your way into the country. RushMyTravelVisa can help you with your Cameroon visa application by connecting you with a trained visa specialist who will walk you through the process, step by step, and provide you with clear, easily comprehensible instructions.

Once we’ve helped you with the necessary paperwork, we’ll deliver your application to the appropriate embassy or consulate for the fastest possible processing.

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Cameroon Visa Requirements For Dja Faunal Reserve

Saturday, January 30th, 2010

This week’s featured UNESCO  World Heritage site is the Dja Faunal Reserve in Cameroon. The Reserve was first listed as a World Heritage site in 1987  for it’s rich biodiversity.  The UNESCO site calls it “one of the largest and best-protected rainforests in Africa, with 90% of its area left undisturbed.”

Inside the reserve, you can find various types of primates, including monkeys, lowland gorillas and chimpanzees. Elephants, leopards and wild hogs roam the forest, while two threatened species of crocodile swim in the Dja River, which provides a natural border for the southern edge of the park .

The Dja Faunal Reserve is not just home to animals, however. People live there, too.  In the forest, a small group of Pygmies lives a (mostly) traditional lifestyle.

To visit the Djal Faunal Reserse, you will need a passport and a Cameroon visa.   Visas are not issued on arrival,  so you will need to apply in advance. Here’s what you need to submit:

  • 2 Cameroon visa application forms
  • 2 passport photos
  • An international certificate of vaccination for  yellow fever
  • A copy of your itinerary or round trip tickets.
  • A copy of a recent bank statement showing that you have sufficient funds to support yourself. If you don’t want to submit a bank statement, you can provide the name of  s0meone, either at home or in Cameroon, who is willing to vouch for you and provide financial support if needed.

When you travel off the beaten path, its important to  have all of your paperwork in order. RushMyTravelVisa.com can help. We can research your itinerary to make sure you don’t get surprised by visa requirements. Then, we’ll help you fill out the paperwork and deliver your application to the appropriate visa or consulate for fast processing.

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Visas for Mountain-Climbing in Cameroon

Thursday, November 5th, 2009

Mt. Cameroon is the  tallest mountain in West Africa. The still-active volcano soars 13,500 above sea level. Occasionally, it erupts. According to the Cameroon Consulate to Australia, the last major eruption happened in March of 1999. The volcano also erupted in 1982, interrupting the filming of the movie Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan.

Tourists can climb Mt Cameroon with the help of guides and porters.  To schedule a trip, you should contact the Mount Cameroon Ecotourism Organization office:

The Mount Cameroon Ecotourism Organisation
P.O.Box 60 Buea S.W.P.
Email: mountceo@iccnet2000.com

What’s it like to climb Mount Cameroon? For a detailed description of a climb with some excellent pictures, check out Ann Bowker’s description of her climb up the mountain a few years ago.

Also, as you plan your trip, bear in mind that it’s a tradition to bring a message in a bottle to leave at the top (although if you follow Leave No Trace guidelines, you may want to disregard that tradition). Finally, the Cameroon consulate  advises climbers to “beware of stone-throwing monkeys.” Sheesh…and I thought the squirrels in my front yard that like to hurl acorns were a problem!

In addition to food, water, sleeping gear and perhaps a helmet to guard against rocks to the head, you will also need a Cameroon visa to make the climb.

Here’s what you’ll need to apply for a Cameroon visa:

  • 2 Cameroon visa application forms
  • 2 passport photos
  • Your yellow fever vaccine certificate
  • A copy of your itinerary
  • A copy of a recent bank statement or someone, either at home or in Cameroon, who is willing to vouch for you and provide financial support if needed.

You should have your Cameroon visa in hand before you leave the US. RushMyTravelVisa.com  can help you fill out the paperwork for expedited visa service.

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