Cameroon - Consulate of France in Yaounde

You are a Cameroonian citizen or you are from France and are looking for information on the consulate of France in Yaounde situated in Cameroon. A consulate in Yaounde could be a small honorary consulate or a bigger consulate general of France. It all depends on the importance of Yaounde and Cameroon in the relationships with the government of France.


Sorry there is no consulate of France in Yaounde !

However, France could have more than one consulate in Cameroon besides Yaounde.

When France has more consulates located in Cameroon ouside of Yaounde you can find them mentioned below.

Otherwise you can also contact the embassy of France in Cameroon of which you will find details also below.


The difference between consulates found in Yaounde are the level of powers and size of these consulates. Some consulates are the bigger consulate-general and usually can assist in a wide scope of consular matters. Other smaller consulates are often manned by private citizens and are called honorary consulates. These honorary consulates often have limited powers and do not issue visas or passports.

All consulates of France in Cameroon besides Yaounde

French Consulate in Bafoussam, Cameroon Bafoussam Cameroon
Email: - Tel: (+237) 3344-6671 - Website:

French Consulate General in Douala, Cameroon Avenue des Cocotiers BP 869 Douala Cameroon
Email: francais.douala-fslt@diplomatie.gouv.fr - Tel: (+237) 33 42 53 70 (+237) 33 42 62 50 - Website: www.consulfrance-douala.org

French Consulate in Garoua, Cameroon Avenue Mathey Quartier du Plateau BP 127 Garoua Cameroon
Email: chancellerie.garoua-fslt@diplomatie.gouv.fr - Tel: (+237) 22 27 14 75 (+237) 22 27 16 47 - Website:

Or the embassy of France in Cameroon

French Embassy in Yaounde, Cameroon Plateau Atomenguo BP 1631 Yaounde Cameroon
Email: chancellerie.yaounde-amba@diplomatie.gouv.fr - Tel: (+237) 22 22 79 00 - Website: www.ambafrance-cm.org

Consulate Appointment in Yaounde

Most consulates in Yaounde need visitors to make an appointment for a visit. Call or email the consulate of France in Yaounde first for information on opening hours and appointments. Please be aware that most smaller consulates and honorary consulates often do not issue visas or passports or offer any consular assistance at all.

Travel Insurance

When you travel to Yaounde do not forget to buy a comprehensive travel insurance. You can get sick, miss your flight, personal belongings can be stolen or you can have an accident and need a doctor or hospital in Cameroon or France.

Moreover, when you apply for a visa at the consulate in Yaounde please note that many embassies and consulates can ask you to show proof of a valid travel insurance with extensive coverage.