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Togo Entry Requirements

Visa, immigration, and customs information

Important Notice Entry requirements can change at any time. Always verify current requirements with official government sources before traveling.
Every visitor to Togo needs a passport valid for at least six months beyond the date of entry. Entry is permitted only at Lomé, Tokoin International Airport or at the five authorized land border posts (Aflao, Cinkassé́, Hilakondji, Kpékple, and Sankpala). On arrival you queue first for immigration control, then for baggage screening and customs. Officials issue entry stamps only after confirming your passport, visa or e-visa, and yellow-fever certificate. Lines swell fast when two long-range flights land within 30 minutes of each other. Keep documents ready in the order requested to keep moving.

Visa Requirements

Entry permissions vary by nationality. Find your category below.

Visa-Free Entry
90 days

Passport holders of ECOWAS member states and Morocco

Includes
Benin Burkina Faso Cape Verde Côte d'Ivoire The Gambia Ghana Guinea Guinea-Bissau Liberia Mali Mauritania Morocco Niger Nigeria Senegal Sierra Leone

On arrival, proceed directly to immigration. No advance application needed.

Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA/eVisa)
Single-entry 15 days or 30 days; multiple-entry up to 90 days in one year

All other nationalities must obtain an e-Visa before boarding. No visa on arrival is issued.

Includes
United States United Kingdom Canada Australia China India South Africa Germany France Brazil Japan Russia all non-ECOWAS countries
How to Apply: Apply online at https://sni.gouv.tg/visa; upload passport bio page, yellow-fever certificate, and return ticket. Approval e-mail usually arrives within 72 hours. Print the PDF barcode page.
Cost: Mid-range government fee plus processing service charge. Pay by card online.

The e-Visa barcode is scanned at Lomé airport or border posts; a screenshot on your phone is acceptable.

Visa Required
15, 90 days depending on embassy decision

Passport holders whose states do not recognize online visa issuance or whose governments require reciprocal embassy processing (currently none as of June 2024; check latest list).

How to Apply: Apply in person at the nearest Togolese embassy or honorary consulate with passport, photos, itinerary, and yellow-fever certificate.

Processing can take 5, 10 working days. Allow extra time if applying by post.

Arrival Process

Immigration control in Togo is straightforward if you arrive with the correct paperwork. Officials speak French. Basic English is understood at the airport desk but not guaranteed at land borders.

1
Disembarkation Card
Flight attendants or border officers hand out a white form. Complete both halves before queuing.
2
Passport Control
Present passport, e-Visa print-out or ECOWAS passport, disembarkation card, and yellow-fever certificate. The officer scans the passport, keeps the top half of the card, and returns the stamped lower half.
3
Baggage Claim & Customs Channel
Collect luggage, then choose Green (nothing to declare) or Red (goods to declare) channel. Officers may X-ray bags randomly.
4
Exit Check
Hand the stamped half of the disembarkation card to the officer at the last barrier before the public hall.

Documents to Have Ready

Passport
Must be valid ≥6 months and contain at least one blank page for the entry stamp.
e-Visa print-out / ECOWAS passport
Barcode page must be legible. Phone screenshots are accepted but paper avoids screen-glare issues.
Yellow-Fever Vaccination Certificate
Original card, not a photocopy. Checked at both airport and land borders.
Return or onward ticket
Immigration sometimes asks to see proof of exit within the visa period.

Tips for Smooth Entry

Have cash CFA francs ready for the baggage trolley (about 2,000 F) and for SIM-card vendors immediately after customs.
Fill in the disembarkation card in BLOCK CAPITALS; officers reject forms with corrections.
If you need to extend your visa, start the process at the Direction de la Documentation et de l'Immigration in Lomé at least five days before expiry.

Customs & Duty-Free

Togo follows WAEMU (West African Economic and Monetary Union) rules on duty-free imports. Anything above the allowance is taxed at 20, 45% plus a 5% solidarity levy.

Alcohol
1 bottle (≤1 L) of spirits or 2 bottles (≤1.5 L) of wine
Minimum age 18; sealed bottles only.
Tobacco
200 cigarettes or 100 cigarillos or 50 cigars or 250 g smoking tobacco
Must be for personal use. Officers may open cartons to check quantity.
Currency
Declare CFA franc equivalent of €10,000 or more (about 6.5 million FCFA)
Declaration form available at the Red channel. Keep copy for exit.
Gifts/Goods
Total value ≤ CFA 50,000 (about €76) per person
New items in original packaging are counted. Used personal effects are usually waved through.

Prohibited Items

  • Pork products from countries with African swine fever
  • Counterfeit currency or goods
  • Narcotics and psychotropic substances

Restricted Items

  • Firearms and ammunition, require prior authorization from the Togolese Ministry of Security
  • Satellite phones, notify the Agence Togolaise de Régulation des Communications Electroniques at least 15 days in advance

Health Requirements

A yellow-fever vaccination certificate is mandatory for everyone ≥9 months old. Other vaccines and malaria prophylaxis are strongly advised before arrival.

Required Vaccinations

  • Yellow fever

Recommended Vaccinations

  • Hepatitis A
  • Typhoid
  • Hepatitis B
  • Meningococcal meningitis (dry season travel)
  • Rabies (for long stays or animal contact)
  • Routine boosters (MMR, DPT, flu)

Health Insurance

Not compulsory for entry. But hospitals in Lomé request up-front payment. Pick a travel-insurance plan that includes medical evacuation.

Current Health Requirements: As of June 2024 Togo has lifted all COVID-19 entry rules. But airlines may still require masks, confirm with your carrier.

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Important Contacts

Essential resources for your trip.

Embassy/Consulate
Find your country's embassy or consulate
Check your government's travel advisory website
Immigration Authority
Direction de la Documentation et de l'Immigration (DDI)
Official visa extensions and residence permits; Lomé, Boulevard de la Monnaie, +228 2223 41 00
Emergency
Police / Medical / Fire
Dial 117 for police, 172 for ambulance, 118 for fire in Togo

Special Situations

Additional requirements for specific circumstances.

Traveling with Children

Minor traveling with one parent: carry the child's birth certificate and a notarized consent letter from the other parent. Immigration officers sometimes request it at land borders.

Traveling with Pets

Obtain an import permit from the Direction de l'Élevage et des Services Vétérinaires at least 10 days before arrival. Present rabies-vaccination certificate issued ≥30 days but <12 months before travel.

Extended Stays

Apply at DDI in Lomé for a 30-day tourist extension (one only) or convert to a long-stay card if volunteering or working. You will need proof of funds and accommodation.

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