Togo visa requirements for Ghanaians
Travel and visa requirements
Togolese Visa is not required for Ghanaians
Stay Duration: 7 days
Entry Requirements
- Ghanaian nationals can stay in Togo visa-free for a duration of 7 days.
- Your passport must have at least 2 blank pages, and be valid for at least 1 year upon arrival at Togo.
- You can apply for an extension of your visa for stays up to 90 days. If you extend your visa during the 7 days period, it is at no cost.
- You can only enter or leave Togo with amounts not more than CFA 10,000.
- Visitors over one year of age are required to have a certificate of yellow fever vaccination.
- You can stay on a tourist or business visa.
- Ghanaians visiting Togo with pets must obtain a certificate of vaccination and an import license from the embassy or the high commission.
- Ghanaians visiting Togo must check for hepatitis A, hepatitis B, typhoid, cholera, yellow fever, rabies, meningitis, polio, measles, mumps and rubella (MMR), Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis), chickenpox, shingles, pneumonia, and influenza vaccines.
- Direct flights are available from the Kotoka International Airport Accra, Ghana to Lome, Togo. The estimated flight time is between 50 - 60 minutes.
- The religion of Togo has remained faithful to the country's pagan history. This is the reason why 51% of the country's population has indigenous belief or ancestor worship called voodoo, while the Christian and Muslim populations consist of 20% and 19%, respectively.
- Because the time zone currently used in Togo is the Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), there is no time difference between Togo and Ghana.
- Getting around in Togo is possible through various public means of transportation including Bush Taxis, Bush Motorcycle.
- For Togo, the associated plug type is C, which is the plug that has two round pins. Togo operates on a 220V supply voltage and 50Hz.
- The climate in Togo is generally tropical with average temperatures ranging from 27 degrees Celsius (80 degrees Fahrenheit) on the coast to about 30 degrees Celsius (86 degrees Fahrenheit) in the northernmost regions. Togo also has a dry climate and characteristics of a tropical savanna.
- Togo is at its most torrid during March and April, making November to February the best time to visit.
- French is the official spoken language in Togo.
- Visitors might want to pick up some basic French phrases to help them navigate communications in rural spaces.
- Visitors are advised to be careful when carrying out monetary transactions in Togo, from currency changes to relatively expensive purchases.
- Visitors taking pictures are advised to be respectful and conscious of their environment while at it. Photo subjects or their guardians might need to be tipped in some cases.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the best time to visit Togo?
The months of November to February is the best time to visit Togo. If dry weather is what you’re after, the months with the lowest chance of significant precipitation in Togo are January, December, and then February. The least humid month is January (30.1% relative humidity), and the most humid month.
What language do the people in Togo speak?
Togo is a multilingual country, the official language is French, and national languages are Ewé and Kabiyé. French is also the formal written language in Togo. Besides, the Togolese have a french-modeled government structure. Togolese speak little English.
What currency is used in Togo?
The official currency of Togo is the West African CFA franc. Major towns have Visa ATMs. A few upmarket hotels take credit cards but otherwise, cash is king.
Is Togo safe for tourists?
Tourists should not walk alone or in desolate, dark areas in either day or night. This includes beach areas with poor or nonexistent lighting. Unlit areas of the beach are never safe. The beach road and the Ghana-Togo border areas near Lomé should always be avoided.
Can you extend your visa?
According to Togo's visa policy, the citizens of 17 countries are granted a visa-free entry in Togo, and they can stay up to 90 days. Of course, once in Togo, you can extend it to 90 days. If you wish, you can submit an application to the nearest diplomatic mission of Togo before departure.