Togo visa requirements for Egyptians

Travel and visa requirements

Togolese Visa is not required for Egyptians

Stay Duration: 7 days

Entry Requirements

  • Citizens of Egypt 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 Egypt 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 Egypt 2 hours ahead of Togo.
  • The estimated flight time from Cairo, Egypt to Togo is 5 hours, 26 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.
  • 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 Kieran 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

What is Togo known for?

Togo is home to the Batammariba whose remarkable mud tower-houses (Takienta) have come to be seen as a symbol of Togo. In its landscape, nature is strongly associated with the rituals and beliefs of society. 

Is it safe to visit Togo?

Tourists should not walk alone or in desolate, dark areas either in the day or at night. This includes beach areas with poor or nonexistent lighting because unlit areas of the beach are never safe.

Do they speak English in Togo?

No. Togo is a multilingual country as its official language is French and national languages are Ewé and Kabiyé. 

How do you greet people in Togo?

You can greet people in the French "Bonjour" meaning "Hello". Elderly people are highly revered in the Togolese community.

In which part of Africa is Togo?

Togo is a country in West Africa bordered by Ghana to the west, Benin to the east and Burkina Faso to the north. The sovereign state extends south to the Gulf of Guinea, where its capital Lomé is located.