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The dream, full-scale, coast to coast
The United States is a whole world of a destination: New York's electric skyline, the neon of Las Vegas, California's beaches, the grandiose national parks from the Grand Canyon to Yosemite, and the diversity of a continent-nation where every state has its own character. For a Cameroonian traveller it is probably the most memorable trip, but also the most demanding: the B-2 visa requires an embassy interview and careful preparation. Once there, everything is supersized, from the buffet to the landscape. The road trip is king.
In pictures
The visa, step by step
How to apply
Cameroon needs a visa for the United States. Complete the DS-160 form online, pay the MRV fee (185 USD), then book an interview at the U.S. Embassy in Yaounde. Attend with your passport, the DS-160 confirmation and supporting documents. The decision rests on the interview and on proven ties to Cameroon.
Required documents
- Passport valid 6 months beyond the stay
- DS-160 form confirmation (AA barcode)
- MRV fee payment receipt (185 USD)
- Photo meeting U.S. standards
- Proof of ties to Cameroon (job, family, property) and of financial means
Good to know
- •The embassy interview is decisive: prepare your documents
- •Prove your ties to Cameroon to show intent to return
- •The MRV fee is not refunded if refused
A one-week budget
Round-trip flight from Douala / Yaoundé
660 000 FCFA–1 140 000 FCFANo direct flights. Expect 1-2 stops (via Paris, Brussels, Istanbul or Addis Ababa) for 16-24 hours to New York; more to the West Coast.
Indicative round-trip price: it varies widely by season, layover and how early you book.
Where the money goes (backpacker estimate)
Budget simulator
What to do there
New York
Statue of Liberty, Times Square, Central Park, views from the Empire State: the ultimate world city, best explored on foot and by subway.
Grand Canyon
One of the planet's natural wonders: dizzying gorges carved by the Colorado, best at sunrise or sunset.
Las Vegas
The Strip with its over-the-top casinos, shows and themed hotels, a perfect base for exploring the Western parks.
San Francisco and the California coast
The Golden Gate, cable cars, Alcatraz and the scenic drive to Big Sur and Los Angeles.
Washington D.C.
The National Mall, its monuments and free Smithsonian museums, the country's political and historic heart.
Western parks (Yosemite, Zion, Yellowstone)
Waterfalls, geysers, giant cliffs and wildlife: American nature in all its grandeur.
One week, day by day
- D1
Day 1: Arrive in New York, settle in and a first glimpse of Times Square at night.
- D2
Day 2: Statue of Liberty, Wall Street, Brooklyn Bridge and the High Line.
- D3
Day 3: Central Park, museums (MET or MoMA) and a view from a skyscraper.
- D4
Day 4: Domestic flight to Las Vegas, discover the Strip by night.
- D5
Day 5: Day trip to the Grand Canyon (South Rim), a highlight of the journey.
- D6
Day 6: Zion National Park or back to Las Vegas, shopping and a show.
- D7
Day 7: Last moments and return flight to Douala.
Travel checklist
A printable list (or save as PDF) so you forget nothing.
Travel checklist — États-Unis
Before you leave
What to pack
Indicative data (June 2026), reliability moyenne. Visa rules, prices and timelines change: always confirm with official sources before booking.
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