Togo visa requirements for Kenyans
Travel and visa requirements
Togolese Visa is not required for Kenyans
Stay Duration: 7 days
Entry Requirements
- The visa policy in Togo allows Kenya citizens to visit for a duration of 7 days.
- Kenya passport holders can get a visa upon their arrival at any international airport in Togo.
- Tourists who want to stay beyond the 7-day validity can extend their stay by applying for an extension at the Immigration department.
- Intending visitors are required to have a passport valid for a minimum of 1 year from the date of arrival in Togo. The passport should have at least one blank page for visa stamping.
- A detailed printed itinerary of your time in Togo and proof of enough funds to spend during their stay in the country.
- While travelling to Togo, Kenyans are required to provide evidence of a confirmed means of accommodation for their entire stay in Togo. This could be in the form of a hotel reservation or a sponsor letter from a host living in the country.
- All visitors are to provide proof of yellow fever vaccination on arrival into the country.
- Tourists with amounts above $10,000 will be required to declare it on arrival and departure.
- Prospective visitors can get to Togo from international airports in Kenya. There are international airports in Nairobi, Kisumu and Mombasa.
- Kenya Airways, Qatar Airways and PrecisionAir are some of the carriers that fly from Kenya to Togo.
- The estimated flight time from Nairobi to Lome, Togo is 9 hours, from Kisumu, it is 19 hours, 20 minutes and 15 hours, 50 minutes from Mombasa.
- West African CFA franc is the official currency in Togo. Visitors can exchange their foreign currencies at banks, hotels and other exchange outlets.
- Togo is a multilingual country, which according to one count has 44 languages spoken in the country. The official language in Togo is French, and the national languages are Ewé and Kabiyé, which is also the most spoken.
- Togo has a dry and tropical climate, In the south there are two rainy seasons, from March to early July and in September and October, and North of the Togo Mountains, there is one rainy season which lasts from April to August.
- About 51% of the country's population practise indigenous beliefs or ancestor worship called voodoo, while the Christian and Muslim populations are about 20% and 19%, respectively.
- koklo meme (grilled chicken served in a chili sauce), riz sauce d'arichaide (a rice dish made with creamed peanuts), and fufu (made from cooked yams) are special delicacies in Togo.
- Visitors can move around in Togo with buses, taxis, trains and car rentals.
- Togo uses Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), which puts Kenya 3 hours ahead in time.
- The power and socket plug used in Togo are of Type C. The standard voltage is 220 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
- Koutammakou, Keran National Park and Aneho are some tourists sites in Togo.
- Although Togo is home to an interesting, unique and fascinating culture and history, Visitors are, however, expected to be courteous and conscious of existing rules and customs as they go about their activities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do they speak English in Togo?
Though Togo is a multilingual country, the Togolese speak very little English. The official language is French but national languages like Ewé and Kabiyé are also popular.
Is Togo safe for tourist visit?
Tourists in Togo are advised to keep away from the large crowds of people or demonstrations, as they may turn violent. Petty crime is also pretty common in the country.
Do Kenyans need a visa to visit Togo?
Tourists from Kenya can get a visa upon their arrival in Togo. This visa guarantees a stay of up to seven days. Tourists can extend their stay in the country by applying to the immigration office.
When is the best time to travel to Togo?
Togo has the most favourable weather from November to April. Travellers coming in around that time report the best time in the country.