Xref: world wstd.travel.advisories:817 Newsgroups: wstd.travel.advisories Path: world!daemon From: Wally Doerge <76702.1202@compuserve.com> Subject: NEW TRAVEL INFO -- Cameroon Message-ID: <950906133911_76702.1202_CHN60-1@CompuServe.COM> Precedence: bulk Sender: daemon@world.std.com (daemons) Organization: The World @ Software Tool & Die Distribution: wstd Date: Wed, 6 Sep 1995 13:39:11 GMT Approved: usenet@world.std.com Lines: 95 STATE DEPARTMENT TRAVEL INFORMATION - Cameroon ============================================================ Cameroon - Consular Information Sheet September 6, 1995 Country Description: Cameroon is a developing African country. Facilities for tourism are limited. Entry Requirements: A passport and a visa are required. Travelers who do not obtain a visa for Cameroon in advance of their departure >from the U.S. may encounter difficulties upon arrival. Evidence of a yellow fever immunization must be presented. Additional entry information can be obtained from the Embassy of the Republic of Cameroon, 2349 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W., Washington D.C. 20008, telephone (202) 265-8790/94. Areas of Instability: Continuing political tensions and social consequences of Cameroon's severe economic downturn have sparked isolated incidents of violence in several areas of the country. The potential for disorder exists throughout Cameroon. Medical Facilities: Medical facilities are limited. Cleanliness and sanitation levels in even the best hospitals are low. Not all medicines are available. Doctors and hospitals often expect immediate cash payment for health services. U.S. medical insurance does not always provide coverage outside of the United States. The Medicare/Medicaid program does not provide for payment of medical services outside of the United States. Travelers have found supplemental medical insurance with specific overseas coverage to be useful. Information on health matters can be obtained from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's international travelers hotline, telephone (404) 332-4559. Information on Crime: Armed banditry is an increasing problem throughout the country, including tourist areas in Cameroon's far north province and all major cities. Persons traveling at night on rural highways in the far north province are at extreme risk and should exercise caution when traveling outside the major towns even in daylight hours. The continued armed banditry in the extreme north province in the region between Waza Park and Kousseri have prompted the U.S. Embassy in Yaounde to restrict all travel of Embassy personnel north of Waza Park. Travel between Nsimalen Airport and downtown Yaounde is dangerous at night. A new shuttle service provided by the Cameroonian Airport Authority may reduce nighttime security incidents and traffic accidents on the road between the airport and the capital city. To curb banditry, security personnel at random security checkpoints may request persons to show their passports, residence cards, driver's license and/or vehicle registrations. There is an increasing circulation of counterfeit U.S. and Cameroonian currency in the country. Business travelers have experienced increased credit risk in Cameroon's banking sector. The loss or theft of a U.S. passport should be reported immediately to local police and to the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate. The pamphlets "A Safe Trip Abroad" and "Tips for Travelers to Sub-Saharan Africa" provide useful information on protecting personal security while traveling abroad and on travel in the region in general. Both are available from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402. Photography Restrictions: While photography is not officially forbidden, security officials are sensitive about the photographing of government buildings and military installations, many of which are unmarked. Photography of these subjects may result in seizure of photographic equipment by Cameroon authorities. Drug Penalties: U.S. citizens are subject to the laws of the country in which they are traveling. Penalties for possession, use or trafficking in illegal drugs are strictly enforced. Convicted offenders can expect jail sentences and fines. Registration and Embassy Location: U.S. citizens may register with the U.S. Embassy in Yaounde. The Embassy can also provide updated information on travel and security in Cameroon. The U.S. Embassy is located in the capital city of Yaounde on Rue Nachtigal; the mailing address is B.P. 817, Yaounde, Cameroon. The telephone number is (237) 234-014; the Embassy fax number is (237) 230-753. No. 95-106 This replaces the Consular Information Sheet dated February 17, 1995, to update the information on medical facilities and crime. ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- The "travel-advisories@stolaf.edu" mailing list is the official Internet and BITNET distribution point for the U.S. State Department Travel Warnings and Consular Information Sheets. To unsubscribe, send a message containing the word "unsubscribe" to: travel-advisories-request@stolaf.edu Archives of past "travel-advisories" postings are available at the URL: "http://www.stolaf.edu/network/travel-advisories.html" or via Gopher: gopher.stolaf.edu, Internet Resources/US-State-Department-Travel-Advisories