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Cameroon

International Travel Information

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Current Travel Advisories

Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution

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• Global Level 4 Health Advisory — Do Not Travel

THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE ADVISES U.S. CITIZENS TO AVOID ALL INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL DUE TO THE GLOBAL IMPACT OF COVID-19.

U.S. CITIZEN TRAVELERS:
Please enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) at https://step.state.gov/ to receive alerts and be located in an emergency.
IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY OVERSEAS:
Please call 1 (888) 407-4747 (U.S. and Canada) or 1 (202) 501-4444 (overseas) or contact the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate: https://www.usembassy.gov/.

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Global Health Advisory Level 4 – Do Not Travel
All State Department Travel Advisories
https://www.state.gov/coronavirus
https://www.coronavirus.gov
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) page at https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus
https://www.usa.gov/coronavirus (Spanish: https://gobierno.usa.gov/coronavirus) to learn more about the U.S. Government response to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

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U.S. Relationship

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U.S.-Cameroon Relations
U.S. Assistance to Cameroon
Bilateral Economic Relations

U.S.-Cameroon Relations

The U.S. established diplomatic relations with Cameroon in 1960, following the independence of the French-administered part of the country. Cameroon plays a key role in regional stability and remains our strongest regional partner in countering terrorism in the Lake Chad Region. The U.S. and Cameroon are closely engaged in issues that address democracy and governance, regional security, environmental protection, health, and economic development.

U.S. Assistance to Cameroon

USAID runs a number of programs in Cameroon, mainly through its regional office in Ghana, and primarily in the health sector. The CDC also has activities in Cameroon, mostly in HIV/AIDS prevention. Peace Corps volunteers work in maternal child health, youth empowerment, and sustainable livelihoods. Through several State Department and USAID regional funds, the embassy also provides funds for biodiversity protection, refugees, democratization, human rights, countering violent extremism, and education.

Bilateral Economic Relations

Cameroon is eligible for trade benefits under the African Growth and Opportunity Act, and also qualifies for textile and apparel benefits. The U.S. and Cameroon signed a Bilateral Investment Treaty in 1986 that came into force in 1989. Cameroon is currently the United States’ 124th largest goods trading partner.

Cameroon

International Travel Information

Current Travel Advisories

• Global Level 4 Health Advisory — Do Not Travel

THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE ADVISES U.S. CITIZENS TO AVOID ALL INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL DUE TO THE GLOBAL IMPACT OF COVID-19.

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U.S. Relationship

U.S.-Cameroon Relations

U.S. Assistance to Cameroon

Bilateral Economic Relations

Additional Resources

U.S. Department of State

External Resources

Cameroon

International Travel Information

Current Travel Advisories

• Global Level 4 Health Advisory — Do Not Travel

THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE ADVISES U.S. CITIZENS TO AVOID ALL INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL DUE TO THE GLOBAL IMPACT OF COVID-19.

U.S. Relationship

U.S.-Cameroon Relations

U.S. Assistance to Cameroon

Bilateral Economic Relations

U.S. Department of State

External Resources

U.S. Department of State

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