Passengers traveling to Cameroon on ASKY flights must now complete a digital customs declaration before departure, the pan-African airline said. The requirement has been in force since February 1, 2026, and applies to all ASKY passengers bound for Cameroon.
In a statement released on February 2, ASKY reminded customers that the customs declaration must be completed prior to boarding, either on a mobile phone or in printed form. The airline said passengers who fail to present a validated declaration may be denied access to the aircraft.
The procedure must be completed exclusively through the “Douane CMR” mobile application, available on Google Play Store and the App Store. Once the form is filled in, travelers are required to present it digitally or in paper format during their journey.
Part of a customs reform launched in 2024
The measure forms part of a broader reform launched by Cameroon’s customs administration on January 1, 2024, when the Douane CMR application was officially introduced. The reform aims to phase out paper customs forms traditionally distributed on board aircraft and replace them with fully digital procedures.
In a statement dated December 1, 2023, the director-general of Customs, Fongod Edwin Nuvaga, described the reform as a move toward “non-intrusive electronic passenger control.” The stated objectives include modernizing procedures, reducing waiting times, and limiting physical contact between travelers and customs officers.
Digital process through QR code scan on arrival
Under the system, passengers are required to download the application before arrival at Douala or Yaoundé airports and complete an electronic questionnaire covering personal details, passport number, flight information, baggage, foreign currency, and goods carried. Once validated, the declaration generates a QR code stored on the passenger’s phone.
Upon arrival, customs officers scan the QR code remotely, without exchanging paper documents, as part of Cameroon’s “Smart Customs” approach. ASKY has now emphasized the binding nature of the requirement, warning that failure to complete the process can prevent boarding.
Founded through a partnership involving regional financial institutions, the Togolese state, and Ethiopian Airlines, ASKY operates a fleet of around 15 aircraft serving nearly 30 cities in 27 African countries. In Cameroon, the privately owned airline operates several weekly flights to Yaoundé and Douala, connecting both cities to the rest of the continent via Lomé, its hub, and to Ethiopian Airlines’ international network.
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