Togo
Togolese Republic · Western Africa
Togo is a narrow country in West Africa, sandwiched between Ghana on the west and Benin on the east. It is a charming country, mostly due to its charming people as there are not many tourist attractions. Wedged in its skinny size, Togo boasts a deep spiritual heritage and striking sun-drenched landscapes.
Guide content adapted from the Wikivoyage article "Togo". Source · CC BY-SA 4.0
Weather
Live25°C
Moderate rain showers · feels like 29°C
- 90%
- 5 km/h
- AQI 22
- SunThunderstorm22° / 27°
- MonModerate drizzle22° / 29°
- TueSlight rain showers22° / 31°
- WedModerate drizzle23° / 28°
Measured at the country centroid, not a specific city.
Money
LiveWest African CFA franc (XOF)
- $1 USD
- Fr567.9
- €1 EUR
- Fr656.2
Reference rates for 2026-08-08. Indicative — not the rate a bureau will give you.
What a trip to Togo costs
Visas, flights, beds, food and everything in between, priced for your party and your dates. Every line shows its own arithmetic, so you can disagree with the parts you know better than we do.
Your trip
8 days on the ground
Estimated cost
$2,496
$1,248 per person · $156 per person per day
- $100
Visa & entry
$50 × 2 — typical tourist visa or eVisa fee
- $1,295
Flights
$647 return × 2 · 5,123 km
- $430
Accommodation
$61/night × 7 nights × 1 room · Standard
- $208
Food & drink
$13/person/day × 8 days × 2
- $80
Local transport
$5/person/day × 8 days × 2
- $16
SIM & internet
$8 per person, once × 2
- $144
Attractions
$9/person/day × 8 days × 2
- $38
Travel insurance
$2/person/day × 8 days × 2
- Subtotal
- $2,311
- Miscellaneous (8%)
- $185
- Total
- $2,496
Budget at a glance
Per day
$312
Per person
$1,248
Family of 4
$4,992
7 days
$2,496
14 days
$3,405
30 days
$5,483
The 7, 14 and 30-day figures re-price the whole trip at that length — flights and visas do not repeat, so a month is far from four times a week.
A planning estimate, not a quote — ground costs are modelled from a cost tier for Togo, not scraped from live inventory. Your settings are saved to this device.
Entry requirements
This information is for people travelling on a full ‘British citizen’ passport from the UK. It is based on the UK government’s understanding of Togo’s current rules for the most common types of travel.
The authorities in Togo set and enforce entry rules. If you’re not sure how these requirements apply to you, contact the Togolese High Commission in the UK.
Passport validity requirements
Your passport must have an ‘expiry date’ at least 3 months after the date you plan to leave Togo.
If you’re a resident in Togo, your passport must be valid for 6 months from the date you arrive.
Check with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements. Renew your passport if you need to.
You will be denied entry if you do not have a valid travel document or try to use a passport that has been reported lost or stolen.
Dual nationals
When returning to the UK, British citizens must carry a valid British passport or certificate of entitlement. See Dual citizenship.
Visa requirements
You must have a visa to visit Togo. A single-entry tourist visa is valid for 15 days. You must apply for a visa at least 6 days before you plan to arrive in the country. You cannot get a visa on arrival.
To stay longer (or to work or study, for business travel or for other reasons), you must meet the Togolese government’s entry requirements.
Applying for a visa
Apply and pay for an e-visa to visit Togo.
Travelling through Togo
You must get a visa if you’re travelling through Togo. For layovers in Togo’s airports, it is advisable to check with the airline on whether a transit visa is required.
Online registration certificate
You must fill in a registration certificate online before you arrive in and depart from Togo.
Vaccine requirements
To enter Togo, you must have a certificate to prove you’ve had a yellow fever vaccination.
For full details about medical entry requirements and recommended vaccines, see TravelHealthPro’s Togo guide.
Source: UK FCDO, published 2025-12-15 under the Open Government Licence.
Getting help
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) cannot provide tailored advice for individual trips. Read this travel advice and carry out your own research before deciding whether to travel.
Emergency services in Togo
Ambulance: 8200
Fire: 118
Police: 117 or 177
Contact your travel provider and insurer
Contact your travel provider and your insurer if you are involved in a serious incident or emergency abroad. They will tell you if they can help and what you need to do.
Refunds and changes to travel
For refunds or changes to travel, contact your travel provider. You may also be able to make a claim through insurance. However, insurers usually require you to talk to your travel provider first.
Find out more about changing or cancelling travel plans, including:
- where to get advice if you are in a dispute with a provider
- how to access previous versions of travel advice to support a claim
Support from FCDO
FCDO has guidance on staying safe and what to do if you need help or support abroad, including:
- finding English-speaking lawyers in Togo
- dealing with a death in Togo
- being arrested or imprisoned in Togo
- getting help if you’re a victim of crime
- what to do if you’re in hospital
- if you’re affected by a crisis, such as a terrorist attack
Contacting FCDO
Help abroad
See how to get help from the UK government abroad including in an emergency.
Help in the UK
You can call FCDO in London if you need urgent help because something has happened to a friend or relative abroad.
Telephone: 020 7008 5000 (24 hours)
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