Africa
Togo
Small, compact West African country with a walkable Lomé, beaches and Kpalimé hills. French-speaking, low on tourists and with limited infrastructure; the far north is unsafe.
- US travel advisoryLevel 2Exercise increased cautionDetails
- Visa15 of 198passports can visit visa-freeDetails
- CurrencyXOFUS$1 ≈ CFA582.98Details
- Price level34%of US prices (World Bank PPP)
- English1/5Rare
- PlugsType C, E220 V, 50 HzDetails
- Emergency117Police 117 · Fire 118
- Tap waterNo, drink bottledTap water is unsafe.Details
- LGBTQ+CriminalizedSocial attitudes are conservative; prosecutions are rare but blackmail and police harassment occur.Details
- DrivingOn the rightForeign licences with an IDP are accepted for short stays; most visitors use taxis or motorbike drivers.
Where to go in Togo
1 place with full guides. Comfortable monthly budget for one person, rent included.
| Place | Safety | Month, comfortable | Best months | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LoméCapital city | 3/5 | $1,200–1,890 | Nov–Mar | 28/100 |
When to visit Togo
November–March is dry and best, with Harmattan haze December–February. The south has two rainy seasons, April–July and September–October; the north is hottest March–May.
Good to know
Entry
- Most visitors need an e-visa from the official Togo portal before travel; ECOWAS citizens are exempt.
- A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required on arrival.
- Passport must be valid six months beyond arrival; bring accommodation details and an onward ticket.
Laws visitors break by accident
- Same-sex acts are criminalised
- Photographing government buildings, the military and the airport is restricted
- Drug offences are prosecuted
Etiquette
- Greet people properly before asking for anything
- Ask permission before photographing people or ceremonies
- Use your right hand to give, receive and eat
- Dress modestly outside the beach area
Tipping
Not expected; round up or leave a few hundred XOF for good service.
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Sources
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