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Africa Cup of Nations, Cameroon

13 December 2021

The Africa Cup of Nations football tournament takes place is Cameroon from 9 January until 6 February 2022. Matches will be played in stadiums in the cities of Yaounde, Doula, Bafoussam, Garoua and Limbe.

Advice For Travellers

International travel continues to be impacted by COVID-19. With the emergence of the Omicron variant, many countries have put new travel restrictions in place.

  • Travellers should be aware that there is the ongoing risk of further restrictions being announced at very short notice.

During the tournament, stadiums and surrounding areas are likely to be crowded and travellers should be aware that this increases the risk of respiratory illness such as COVID-19.

Before booking travel, travellers should be advised to consider all of the following.

  • Check if their planned destination is on the red list of countries and territories.
  • Review the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office guidance for entry requirements, restrictions, screening and quarantine requirements for travel to Cameroon (and other countries they might visit or transit through).
  • Be aware that travel regulations may change at short notice.
  • Check the risk of exposure to coronavirus (COVID-19) in Cameroon: this will be listed under the 'Emerging Health Risks' tab of the Cameroon TRAVAX page.
  • Consider their risk of developing severe COVID-19 and the availability of medical facilities in Cameroon (be aware that services may be overwhelmed due to COVID-19).
  • Ensure they have adequate travel insurance cover for the duration of their trip.
  • Consider how they will arrange COVID-19 testing at their destination prior to return to the UK.
  • Be aware of UK Border Force rules for entering the UK during return travel.

Detailed advice on the above points including advice on reducing the risk of exposure to coronavirus (COVID-19) during travel is available on the fitfortravel COVID-19: Health Considerations for Travel page.

Aside from COVID-19, a full risk assessment of the different health risks a traveller may potentially be exposed to during their trip is required. Their risk will vary depending on the amount of time spent in Cameroon, further travel around the country, onward travel to another destination and leisure pursuits. Following a risk assessment, travellers should be advised on:

  • Yellow Fever entry requirements
  • Polio exit requirements
  • Vaccine preventable disease risks
  • Malaria
  • Non-vaccine preventable disease risks

See the Cameroon country page on TRAVAX for detailed information and preventative advice.

Travellers should be reminded to always seek medical advice if they develop a fever either during travel or after they return home.

  • They should always tell a health professional about their recent travel history, particularly if they have been in a malaria endemic country like Cameroon.