International and public schools are expected to reopen in late August, pending Government of Togo authorization. Stores and markets remain open. Although most religious services and churches remain closed, a small number are open on a trial basis.

Are U.S. citizens permitted to enter? [Yes]

A valid U.S. passport with at least 2 available pages, a Togolese Visa and a Yellow Fever vaccination are required. If you are traveling to Lomé, you must follow these steps before your departure. Visit New Travel Procedures for more information.

You can apply for a Togolese Visa at the Togolese Embassy in Washington DC by visiting their official website or, the visa may be issued upon arrival in Lomé at Gnassingbé Eyadema International Airport (AIGE).

You should travel with 4 passport photos for the visa upon arrival at the airport in Lomé. The cost of the visa is $15,000 CFA (subject to change). Additional information can be found here.

Source: Step

Source: DGDN.gouv

Is a curfew in place? [Yes]

On July 9, the Government lifted the curfew that was put in place on April 1.

Are there restrictions on intercity or interstate travel? [Yes]

As part of the monitoring of the evolution of the COVID-19 pandemic, in response to the Coronavirus, the Government of Togo has been observing a worrying increase in new cases of coronavirus infection throughout the country for several weeks, particularly in the following towns: Sokodé, Tchamba and Adjengré.

Having noted that the infected persons have had many contacts, and in order to prevent this spread from increasing further in the populations of these localities and throughout the country, the government has decided the following as of August 25, 2020:

1.The closure of the cities of: Sokodé, Tchamba and Adjengre. 2.The establishment of a curfew from 21.00 to 5.00 in the prefectures of Tchaoudjo, Tchamba and Sotouboua.

All land border crossings with Ghana, Burkina Faso and Benin remain closed. If you reside outside of Togo in West Africa,  please contact the U.S. Embassy in your country for assistance. For a detailed list of the flights available in country, visit our COVID-19 page.

 

• Source: Covid-19.gouv

Are U.S. citizens required to quarantine? [Yes]

You should expect to spend one to two days under personal quarantine at a hotel or private residence in Lomé. You should limit your contact with anyone during this time. After this period, if it is determined by the Togo Ministry of Health from your nasal swab that you may have COVID-19, you will be required to quarantine for 14 to 21 days at the Eda-Oba Hotel in Lomé at your own expense until being cleared by the Ministry of Health to resume your activities in Togo.

The U.S. Embassy in Lomé will not intervene in a Togo required quarantine unless the quarantine exceeds 21 days and you have submitted to at least three nasal swab tests during quarantine.

Is a negative COVID-19 test (PCR and/or serology) required for entry? [Yes]

Are health screening procedures in place at airports and other ports of entry? [Yes]

1- General procedures

We recommend that all travelers to and from Lomé take out medical or travel insurance when purchasing their ticket if they do not already have international health insurance.

All passengers travelling to Lomé must show documentary proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR test within 5 days of traveling. You will be asked for the results of the test at boarding. The document containing proof of negative test results must also be uploaded as part of completing the traveller declaration form. Only passengers whose results are negative are allowed to travel. Details on testing can be found here.

On arrival at Lomé Airport/LFW, all passengers will be subject to another mandatory COVID-19 PCR test at the terminal. They are therefore required to fill the online traveler declaration form available here and use the same platform to pay for the test before departure.

Passengers who fail to comply with the above will be refused boarding.

All passengers who just arrived in Togo must install the contact tracing mobile application TOGO SAFE, and keep it activated for the entire duration of their stay or for at least 30 days.

Use the links below to download the TOGO SAFE app on your device:

App Store (iPhone): Here

Huawei AppGallery (Android): Here

Google Play (Android): Here

Failure to comply with the obligation to install this application will result in the traveler being placed under quarantine in a state-provided containment facility for at least 14 days. The traveler will bear all associated costs.

Individuals in self-isolation/quarantine must follow the strict rules it entails and maintain the TOGO SAFE app activated while waiting for their COVID-19 PCR test results.

In accordance with Law No. 2009-007 of 15 May 2009 on the Public Health Code of the Togolese Republic, failure to comply with the rules of self-isolation/quarantine is punishable by a fine or by the transfer of the non-compliant individual to a state-provided containment facility at the individual’s expense or both.

2- Procedures for passengers travelling to Lomé.

2.1- Carry out your COVID-19 PCR test. You must upload the results of your test as part of completing the traveler declaration form. You will be asked to show the results of the test at boarding. Only passengers who received a negative test result no more than 5 days prior to departure will be allowed to travel.

2.2- Complete the traveler declaration form at least 24 hours before your departure to Togo. The form is available here.

2.3- Pay for the mandatory COVID-19 PCR test which you will carry out on arrival at Lomé Airport/LFW. You can pay via Flooz, T-Money or major bank cards (VISA or Mastercard). An electronic receipt containing a QR Code serving as proof of payment will be sent to you by email following payment

2.4– Print out the electronic receipt which serves as a proof of payment or have the receipt ready to show on your phone. Airlines will check if you are in possession of this proof of payment at boarding. Without it, you will not be allowed to travel.

On arrival at Lomé Airport/LFW, you must:

2.5- Take the mandatory COVID-19 PCR test. The test will be performed by the laboratory dedicated to testing inbound passengers in Lomé, located in the current (new) terminal of Lomé Airport/LFW.

2.6- Download, install and activate the TOGO SAFE app before leaving Lomé airport for your place of residence. You must keep the app activated for the entire duration of your stay or for at least 30 days from your arrival in Togo. The app will prompt you to specify the location where you will self-isolate until the results of your COVID-19 PCR test are released.

If you refuse to install this application, you will be placed under quarantine in a state-provided containment facility, and bear all associated charges.

To facilitate the activation of the application, a local SIM card is provided free of charge if you do not have one. The phone number associated with the SIM card must be used to activate the application. TOGO SAFE.

2.7- Stay home and self-isolate until you receive your COVID-19 PCR test results by SMS and email. Results may take up to 24 hours to be ready.

Travelers who test positive may be placed under strict quarantine until they test negative. The traveler must bear all associated costs.

2.8- While in Togo, remember to practice preventative measures (wearing a face mask, maintaining social distancing of 6 feet, washing hands regularly, etc.) and all the measures outlined by the Togolese Government to halt the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) in the country.

3- Procedures for passengers departing from Lomé.

3.1- Fill out the traveler declaration form and pay the fee for the COVID-19 PCR test, which must be completed 72 hours prior to departure. Click here to access the form online.

3.2- Pay for the COVID-19 PCR test using either Flooz, T-Money, or major bank cards (VISA or Mastercard). An electronic receipt containing a QR Code as proof of payment is sent to you by email after payment.

3.3- Print out the electronic receipt which serves as proof of payment.

3.4- Exit testing is required 72-hours in advance of a flight by visiting the Institute National d’Hygiène near 2 Fevrier hotel and three blocks north of the French Embassy.  The cost is 40,000 CFA per test.  All passengers, including infants and children, now require testing before boarding a flight.

Your test results are sent to you by SMS and email within 24 hours. (Please make sure you enter a valid email address while completing the traveler declaration form to ensure that you receive your test results.)

Travelers who test positive may be placed under strict quarantine until they test negative. The traveler must bear all associated costs.

Airline companies undertake to change the tickets of passengers who test positive and their accompanying persons free of charge.

If you are permitted to travel, remember to practice preventative measures (wearing a face mask, maintaining social distancing of 2m, washing hands regularly, etc.) and all the restrictive measures set out by the destination country’s government.

• Source: Voyage.gouv

Are commercial flights operating? [Yes]

Airline Schedule

Ethiopian Airlines

To Addis – Everyday

To Newark – Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday

To Houston – It has not reinstated its flights

Flights from U.S.

Newark – Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday (late evening departure and arrival in Lomé the following day)

Air France

To Paris – Tuesday and Sunday (direct), Wednesday, Friday and Saturday (via Niamey)

Flight from U.S. via Paris

Paris – Tuesday and Sunday (direct), Wednesday, Friday and Saturday (via Niamey) (arrival in Lome same day, many origins in the US possible, departing the evening before)

Brussels Air

To Brussels – Thursdays and Sundays

Flights from U.S. via Brussels

Brussels – Thursday and Sunday (arrival in Lomé same day, many origins in the U.S. possible, departing the evening before)

ASKY (Currently operating in 20+ countries)

Abidjan – Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

Accra – Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday

Bamako – Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday

Bangui – Monday, Wednesday, Saturday

Bissau – Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday

Brazzaville – Monday, Wednesday, Saturday

Conakry – Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday

Cotonou – Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

Dakar – Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

Douala – Monday, Wednesday, Saturday

Freetown – Tuesday, Friday

Kinshasa – Monday, Wednesday, Saturday

Libreville – Monday, Thursday, Saturday

Monrovia – Monday, Wednesday, Saturday

N’djamena – Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

Niamey – Everyday

Ouagadougou – Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday

Yaounde – Monday, Saturday

Air Cote d’Ivoire

Daily flights to and from Abidjan

Burkina Air

There are flights to Ouagadougou – Wednesday and Saturday

Air Maroc has not resumed operations.

Is public transportation operating? [Yes]

Services continue with reduced passengers. All moto-taxis and their passengers must wear face masks per government decree.

Until further notice, the U.S. Embassy is only performing Passport, Notarial Services and some Immigrant visas IVs. You may submit a regular, full-validity passport application (DS-11 or DS-82) by making an appointment online. You should submit an application at least one month prior to the expected travel date or the expiration of the U.S. passport.

You can request an appointment online. If you are financially destitute and have no family members or friends in Togo or the United States who can assist in purchasing a return plane ticket, you may schedule an appointment online to consult a consular officer during regular U.S. citizen service hours, Monday and Thursday afternoons.

As post-specific conditions improve, our missions will begin providing additional services, culminating eventually in a complete resumption of routine visa services.

For emergency services in Togo,

All questions regarding COVID-19 – 111

Police – 117

Gendarmerie – 172

Fire (fire brigade) – 118

Main Lomé Hospital Sylvanus Olympio – 22 21 25 01 (most suitable for trauma)

Ambulance services are mostly non-existent.

Other links

Legal Assistance

Medical Assistance

COVID-19 crisis page on Travel.state.gov

CDC page on COVID-19

Voyager au Togo

Togo Country Information

WHO Togo health profile @ who.int

WHO COVID-19 travel advice @ who.int