Togo Visa Information

Passport/Visa

	Passport Required?	Visa Required?	Return Ticket Required?
British	Yes	Yes	Yes
Australian	Yes	Yes	Yes
Canadian	Yes	Yes	Yes
USA	Yes	Yes	Yes
Other EU	Yes	Yes	Yes

Passports
Valid passport required by all nationals of countries referred to in the chart above.

Visas
Required by all nationals of countries referred to in the chart above except the following for stays of up to 90 days:
(a) transit passengers continuing their journey by the same or first connecting aircraft within 24 hours, provided not leaving the airport;
(b) children under 15 if accompanied by their parents.

Visa Note
All nationals can obtain an entry visa on arrival in Togo for a maximum stay of up to seven days. Passports need to be handed in on arrival and collected along with the visa from the police station the following day.

Nationals of countries not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements (see General Info).

Types of Visa and Cost
Entry and Residence: fee depends on nationality. Nationals of Britain can obtain visas in advance from the embassy in France for fee of €20 (one month) or €50 (three months). Nationals of the USA can be issued a visa for a maximum stay of 12 months for a fee of US$100, from the embassy in the USA.

Validity
Depends on requirements for visit, up to 12 months.

Applications to:
Consulate (or consular section at embassy); see General Info.

Working Days Required
Three.

Warning
Since the presidential elections in April 2005, there has been a sustained period of relative calm in Togo. However, outbreaks of civil unrest could occur at anytime. In the past demonstrators have targeted expatriates.

Entry and exit points at borders can be opened and closed without warning.

Crime is common in some areas of Lomé. Car-jackings have also been reported.

The threat from terrorism is low, but you should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate terrorist attacks, which could be against civilian targets, including places frequented by foreigners.

This advice is based on information provided by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in the UK. It is correct at time of publishing. As the situation can change rapidly, visitors are advised to contact the following organizations for the latest travel advice:

British Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Tel: (0845) 850 2829.
Website: www.fco.gov.uk

US Department of State
Website: http://travel.state.gov/travel

Health

	Special Precautions	Certificate Required?
Yellow Fever	Yes	1
Cholera	2	No
Typhoid and Polio	3	N/A
Malaria	4	N/A

Health Care
Limited medical services are provided by the state. Most towns have either a hospital or a dispensary, but these are usually overcrowded and lack adequate supplies. Visitors who get seriously ill are advised to contact their Embassy, which can refer them to a specialist or arrange evacuation. Health insurance and a good supply of personal medical provisions are recommended. There is no reciprocal health agreement with the UK or USA. It is important to carry a basic first aid kit.

Note
1
A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from all travelers over one year of age.

2
Following WHO guidelines issued in 1973, a cholera vaccination certificate is not a condition of entry to Togo. However, cholera is a serious risk in this country and precautions are essential. Up-to-date advice should be sought before deciding whether these precautions should include vaccination, as medical opinion is divided over its effectiveness.

3
Vaccination against typhoid is advised.

4
Malaria risk exists throughout the year in the whole country. The predominant malignant falciparum form is reported to be resistant to chloroquine. The recommended prophylaxis is mefloquine.


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