Togo visa requirements for Tanzanians
Travel and visa requirements
Togolese Visa is not required for Tanzanians
Stay Duration: 7 days
Entry Requirements
- The visa policy in Togo permits citizens of Tanzania to visit the country for a period of 7 days.
- These visitors can get a visa upon their arrival at any international airport in Togo.
- Nationals of Tanzania who want to stay beyond the 7-day validity can extend their stay by applying for an extension at the Immigration department.
- Prospective 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, citizens of Tanzania 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 Tanzania. There are international airports in Dar es Salaam and Mwanza.
- Ethiopian Airways and PrecisionAir are some of the carriers that fly from Tanzania to Togo.
- The estimated flight time from Dar es Salaam to Lome, Togo is 9 hours, 35 minutes and from Mwanza, it is 19 hours, 30 minutes.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 Tanzania three 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
What is Togo known for?
Togo is one of the French-speaking countries in West Africa. The country is known for many things including its history, attraction sites, culture, and commercial activities.
When is the best time to travel to Togo?
Togo is at its most torrid season during March and April, making November to February the best time to visit the country.
What is the religion of Togo?
The people 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.
Do they speak English in Togo?
Togo is a multilingual country. The official language is French, and national languages like Ewé and Kabiyé are also widely spoken. French is also the formal written language in Togo -- the Togolese speak little English.