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Embassy of France in Yaounde, Cameroon

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Embassy of France in Yaounde, Cameroon, located at Plateau Atémengué. View a location map, get driving directions to the Embassy of France, or find information about the address, previous ambassadors, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, office hours, and head of mission (HOM).

  • Embassy Address

    Plateau Atémengué
    PO Box 1631
    Yaounde
    Cameroon

  • Telephone

    +237 222 227 900

  • Emergency Phone

    +237 691 44 07 56

  • Email

  • Office Hours

    Wednesday 7:45 AM–12:30 PM, 2:00 PM–5:30 PM
    Thursday 7:45 AM–12:30 PM, 2:00 PM–5:30 PM
    Friday 7:45 AM–1:15 PM
    Saturday Closed
    Sunday Closed
    Monday 7:45 AM–12:30 PM, 2:00 PM–5:30 PM
    Tuesday 7:45 AM–12:30 PM, 2:00 PM–5:30 PM

    Status: 🟢 Open now – Closes at 12:30 PM

    🕒 Current time in Yaounde: 10:11 AM, Wednesday June 10, 2026

Location Map

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Location map of the Embassy of France in Yaounde, Cameroon

Upcoming Holidays

Please note that the Embassy may be closed on the following holidays. We recommend contacting the Embassy directly to confirm their operating hours or availability on these dates.

  • Bastille Day: July 14 Flag of France
  • Assumption of Mary: August 15 Flag of Cameroon
  • All Saints' Day: November 1 Flag of France
  • Armistice Day: November 11 Flag of France

Available Services

The following is a brief list of services offered at the Embassy of France in Yaounde, Cameroon:

  • Process passport applications
  • Process visa applications
  • Notarize certain documents
  • Legalization of documents
  • Issuing emergency travel documents
  • Register marriages, births, and deaths

Visa Requirements

If you hold a Cameroonian passport, you are required to apply for a paper visa to enter France.

Note: Visa requirements are determined by your nationality and the reason for your visit. Exceptions may arise based on the length of stay, specific conditions, or travel purpose.

Common Visa Types

Citizens of qualified countries may be able to travel to France without a visa. The most common types of France visas are the following.

  • Short stay visas
    • Airport transit visa
    • Business visa
    • Tourist visa
    • Visitor visa
    • Study visa
  • Long stay visas
    • Family visa
    • Work visa
    • Study visa
    • Working holiday visa

Head of Mission

Thierry Marchand, Ambassador

Related: List of ambassadors of France to Cameroon

Online Resources

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Additional Missions in Cameroon

Besides Embassy of France in Yaounde, Cameroon, France also has 2 representations in the following cities of Cameroon:


View All Diplomatic Missions of France in Cameroon

Diplomatic Missions in Neighboring Countries

Explore the diplomatic missions of France in neighboring countries or regions of Cameroon.

Cameroon in France

Cameroon has 2 representations in the following cities:

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This page was last edited on 25 June 2025 at 08:05 AM (EST).

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