Entry Requirements
Visa requirements for Togo depend on which passport you hold. Check the Traveller visa tool to see whether your passport needs a visa and, if so, how long you can stay.
Check if you need a visa for TogoEmergency Numbers
- Police
- 117
- Ambulance
- 8200
Currency
- Name
- West African CFA franc
- Code
- XOF
- Symbol
- CFA
Pegged to the euro.
Power Outlets
- Outlet type
- Type C
- Voltage
- 220V
- Frequency
- 50Hz
Time Zone
GMT (UTC+0) — no daylight saving
Best Time to Visit
Major Airports
- LFW
Gnassingbé Eyadéma International Airport
Lomé · main international hub, operates as the ASKY Airlines regional base
Tipping Customs
| Venue | Typical | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | 10% | — |
| Guides | CFA 10,000+ per day | — |
Dress Code
What "modest dress" usually means
Shoulders and knees covered, nothing tight or sheer, no low-cut tops, no visible underwear or midriff. Loose, breathable fabrics work best in warm climates. In most places this is a social expectation rather than a legal rule — the country-specific notes below add any extras (headscarves at mosques, long trousers in temples, etc.).
- Modest dress — Togo is religiously diverse (Christian, Muslim, Vodun)
- Lightweight clothing for the tropical climate
Social Etiquette
- French is the official language; Ewe and Kabye are widely spoken
- Koutammakou (the Land of the Batammariba) is a UNESCO World Heritage cultural landscape — fortified mud tower-houses called takienta
Local Laws
Laws change. Verify current rules with your country's official travel advisory before departure.
- Yellow fever vaccination certificate required
- Photography of government, military and public infrastructure prohibited
- Homosexuality is criminalised
Common Phrases
| English | Local | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Hello (French) | Bonjour | bon-ZHOOR |
| Hello (Ewe) | Woezɔ | weh-ZON — 'welcome' |
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