Togo
Warnings and insurance
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Your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against advice from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO).
Areas where FCDO advises against travel
Togo-Burkina Faso border
FCDO advises against all travel to within 5km of the border with Burkina Faso, due to the security situation in Burkina Faso.
Find out more about why FCDO advises against travel.
Before you travel
No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide. You may also find it helpful to:
- see general advice for women travellers
- read our guide on disability and travel abroad
- see general advice for LGBT+ travellers
- read about safety for solo and independent travel
- see advice on volunteering and adventure travel abroad
Travel insurance
If you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance. Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency.
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Update history
2025-12-10 12:48
New information about dual nationals returning to the UK (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2025-06-30 16:22
Updated information on political situation (‘Safety and security’ page).
2024-10-21 10:59
New information about terrorist kidnap (‘Safety and security’ page).
2024-07-31 13:56
Updated information on checking with your airline if a transit visa is required when on a layover in Togo’s airports (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2024-04-30 10:04
Updated information on land borders (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2024-04-28 22:27
Updated information on land borders being closed during election day – 29 April
2024-04-26 16:12
Information on avoiding political gatherings or demonstrations during Togo’s regional and legislative elections (‘Safety and security’ page).
2024-03-15 13:48
This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.
2023-10-13 15:45
Update on travel documents required when entering and exiting Togo (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2023-07-20 10:38
Removal of COVID 19 travel restrictions (‘Coronavirus’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages).
2023-06-22 10:16
Information about the global terrorism risks to British nationals abroad on all FCDO travel advice pages
2023-04-15 09:55
Updated information on threat of terrorist attacks (‘Terrorism’ page)
2023-03-10 16:20
Updated information on the introduction of e-visas (‘Entry requirements’ page) and a factual update about demonstrations (‘Safety and security’ page).
2022-05-19 13:32
Updated information on the reopening of land borders for fully vaccinated travellers (‘Entry requirements’ page)
2022-04-05 16:47
Updated information on COVID entry requirements for fully vaccinated and unvaccinated passengers (‘Entry Requirements’ page)
Warnings and insurance
Your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against advice from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO).
Areas where FCDO advises against travel
Togo-Burkina Faso border
FCDO advises against all travel to within 5km of the border with Burkina Faso, due to the security situation in Burkina Faso.
Find out more about why FCDO advises against travel.
Before you travel
No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide. You may also find it helpful to:
- see general advice for women travellers
- read our guide on disability and travel abroad
- see general advice for LGBT+ travellers
- read about safety for solo and independent travel
- see advice on volunteering and adventure travel abroad
Travel insurance
If you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance. Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency.
About FCDO travel advice
FCDO provides advice about risks of travel to help you make informed decisions. Find out more about FCDO travel advice.
Follow
Get andtravel contactadvice FCDOupdates
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Update history
2025-12-10 12:48
New information about dual nationals returning to the UK (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2025-06-30 16:22
Updated information on political situation (‘Safety and security’ page).
2024-10-21 10:59
New information about terrorist kidnap (‘Safety and security’ page).
2024-07-31 13:56
Updated information on checking with your airline if a transit visa is required when on a layover in Togo’s airports (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2024-04-30 10:04
Updated information on land borders (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2024-04-28 22:27
Updated information on land borders being closed during election day – 29 April
2024-04-26 16:12
Information on avoiding political gatherings or demonstrations during Togo’s regional and legislative elections (‘Safety and security’ page).
2024-03-15 13:48
This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.
2023-10-13 15:45
Update on travel documents required when entering and exiting Togo (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2023-07-20 10:38
Removal of COVID 19 travel restrictions (‘Coronavirus’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages).
2023-06-22 10:16
Information about the global terrorism risks to British nationals abroad on all FCDO travel advice pages
2023-04-15 09:55
Updated information on threat of terrorist attacks (‘Terrorism’ page)
2023-03-10 16:20
Updated information on the introduction of e-visas (‘Entry requirements’ page) and a factual update about demonstrations (‘Safety and security’ page).
2022-05-19 13:32
Updated information on the reopening of land borders for fully vaccinated travellers (‘Entry requirements’ page)
2022-04-05 16:47
Updated information on COVID entry requirements for fully vaccinated and unvaccinated passengers (‘Entry Requirements’ page)