Togo visa requirements for Angolans

Travel and visa requirements

Togolese Visa is not required for Angolans

Stay Duration: 7 days

Entry Requirements

  • Citizens of Angola are granted visa on arrival to visit Togo within 7 days.
  • Citizens’ passports are required to be valid within the duration of stay.
  • It is recommended that one blank page of passports must be made available for visa stamp.
  • An International certificate of vaccination against Yellow Fever is required from citizens of Angola visiting Togo. 
  • All travellers are not required to pay any airport tax upon departing from the airport.
  • Import of dogs and other domestic animals requires a health certificate and certificate of vaccination against that is issued not more than 3 days.
  • Local and foreign currencies beyond $10,000 equivalent are not allowed at exit and entry.
  • Togo is on the Greenwich Mean Time zone (GMT) which puts Angola 1 hour ahead of Togo.
  • The estimated flight time from Angola to Togo is 4 hours, 11 minutes.
  • Togo is a country in West Africa bordered by Ghana to the west, Benin to the east and Burkina Faso to the north.
  • The largest religious group in Togo consists of those with indigenous beliefs but there are significant Christian and Muslim minorities.
  • While the official language is French, many other languages are widely spoken especially those in the Gbe family
  • Togo consists of lagoons with sandy beaches, a gently rolling savanna, hills, woodland plateau, marshes and mangroves.
  • The climate of Togo is generally tropical with average temperatures ranging from 23 °C  on the coast to about 30 °C  in the northernmost region.
  • Togo has two seasons of rain, the first is between April and July and the second between September and November.
  • Togolese businesspeople inflate prices so as to make handsome profits. So if you are in the country, always bargain for the price and see for yourself how low you can buy the item for.
  • There are at least four parks and reserves in Togo some of which are Abdoulaye Faunal Reserve, Fazao Malfakassa National Park, Fosse Aux Lions National Park, Koutammouko and Keran National Park.
  • The most frequently observed animals in the parks are girrafes, cape buffalos, hyenas and lions and birds like storks, cranes and marabou.
  • Togo secular celebrations which include 1st of January "Fete Nationale" (meaning National Celebration in French) and 27th April Independence day attracts more tourists to the country.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I extend the Togo visa?

When your visa exceeds seven days, you can apply for an extension at the General Department of the National Police.

Why was Togo named the slave coast?

Togo and its surrounding regions were known as “the slave coast” between the 16th and the 18th century because Europeans would come to the region in search of slaves.

Are there health care facilities in Togo?

Health centres in Togo mainly use the Traditional healing methods. Each centre has a herbalist. Medical treatments usually involve frequent visits to the house of Vodou and the local Fetish priest.

Is it safe to visit Togo?

Violent crime, theft and pick-pocketing are common throughout Togo and you should be especially cautious in Lomé along the beach and in the markets. You should avoid travelling alone where possible, even within Lomé city limits, especially at night.