Togo visa requirements for Libyans

Travel and visa requirements

Togolese Visa is not required for Libyans

Stay Duration: 7 days

Entry Requirements

  • Togo is officially called the Togolese Republic.
  • The Government of Togo permits Libya passport holders intending to visit the country to obtain a visa on arrival for a period of 7 days.
  • The passport must have at least 2 blank pages for entry stamps and be valid for at least 1 year upon arrival at Togo except for visitors with a travel permit.
  • Visa on arrival can be obtained at the Lome-Tokoin Airport
  • Visitors who wish to extend their stay should visit the Immigration Office, Lome for visa regularization.
  • There are no fees to be paid upon entry or departure.
  • Intending visitors are expected to hold proof of Yellow Fever vaccination.
  • They are also expected to provide evidence of enough funds to spend during their stay in the country.
  • Libyans are required to provide proof of accommodation for their entire stay in Togo. This could be in the form of a hotel reservation or an invitation letter from a host.
  • Intending visitors must carry documents pertinent to their next destination.
  • Visitors aged under 15 must have a travel permit or a passport.
  • The import of local and foreign currencies is restricted to XOF 3,000,000, so long as it is declared on arrival.
  • The estimated flight time from Tripoli, Libya to Lome, Togo is 4 hours 29 minutes.
  • Togo has a humid and tropical climate. In the south there are two rainy seasons, from March to early July than in September and October. In the North, there is one rainy season which lasts from April to August.
  • Togo adopts the use of type C power plugs and sockets. The standard voltage is 220 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
  • An estimated 51% of the country's population practice the ancestor worship called voodoo, while the Christian and Muslim populations are about 20% and 19% respectively.
  • French has become the country's official language due to the French influence on the country's history. However, it has about 44 other spoken languages with Ewé and Kabiyé being major indigenous languages.
  • The West African CFA franc (XOF) is the official currency in Togo.
  • Togo is home to an interesting, unique and fascinating culture and history.   Togoville,  Koutammakou, Kpalamar, Aneho and Keran National Park are some tourists sites that allow visitors have a taste of the uniqueness of Togo.
  • Togo adopts the use of the Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) hence,  Libya is 2 hours ahead of Togo.
  • Homosexuality is not socially tolerated in Togo. Those convicted can get imprisoned for up to 3 years.
  • Akume (porridge made from maize flour); riz sauce d'arichaide (a rice dish made with creamed peanuts) and fufu (made from cooked yams) are special cuisines in Togo.
  • In Togo, it is considered rude to smell food that has been prepared for you.
  • Visitors can move around in Togo with buses, taxis, trains and car rentals.

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I get around in Togo?

Getting around in Togo is possible majorly by road transportation especially via bush taxis and motorcycle taxis.

Why is french spoken in Togo?

Due to the colonial activities of the French Government in Togo, the language infiltrated every sector of the country and was eventually declared the national language of the country on its independence.

When is the best time to visit Togo?

Th e best time to visit the country is from November to February. During this period, the air is dry and the weather is good.