Togo visa requirements for Mauritians

Travel and visa requirements

Togolese Visa is not required for Mauritians

Stay Duration: 7 days

Entry Requirements

  • The visa policy in Togo allows citizens of Mauritius to visit for a period of 7 days.
  • Such visitors can get a visa upon their arrival at any international airport in Togo.
  • Mauritians 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, Mauritians 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.
  • Intending visitors can get to Togo from any international airport in Mauritius. There are international airports in Port Louis and Rodrigues.
  • Air Mauritius, PrecisionAir, Air Seychelles and Kenya Airways are some of the carriers that fly from Mauritius to Togo.
  • The estimated flight time from Port Louis to Lome, Togo is 13 hours, 35 minutes and from Rodrigues, it is  17 hours, 40 minutes.
  • 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 Mauritius 4 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

Is Togo safe for tourist travel?

Tourists are advised to keep away from the large crowds of people or demonstrations, as they may turn violent. Also, petty crime is pretty common around the country, but tourists should be careful as violent crimes happen as often as thefts and pickpocketing.

Do they speak English in Togo?

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 is the culture of Togo?

Togo's culture reflects the influences of its 37 tribal ethnic groups, the largest and most influential of which are the Ewe, Mina, and Kabye. French is the official language of Togo, but many native African languages are spoken there as well.

Can i travel to Togo if am pregnant?

Because of the risk of malaria and yellow fever, pregnant women should not in general travel to Togo.