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Togo Entry Requirements for Kenyan Passport Holders (2026)

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Togo no longer needs an e-visa from Kenyans

Until October 2026 this page told Kenyans to buy a USD 50 e-visa. Togo now admits all African nationals without a visa for up to 30 days, on condition that the online immigration form is completed at least 24 hours before arrival. Corrected 23 October 2026.

Last checked October 2026 — rules on this route can change at short notice, so confirm with your airline and the destination's immigration authority before you book or fly.

Quick Facts

Requirement Visa Free
Visa Fee
Processing Time 0–0 working days
Appointment Wait ~ weeks
Stay Duration Up to 30 days

Togo is a compact, underrated West African country — Lomé's markets, Kpalimé's green hills and an easy base for Benin and Ghana. Since May 2026 Kenyans need no visa for stays of up to 30 days; the one thing to do before flying is the free online immigration form on voyage.gouv.tg, at least 24 hours ahead.

Key Warnings

  • File the free immigration form on voyage.gouv.tg at least 24 hours before arrival — being visa-free does not mean there is nothing to do before you fly.
  • Yellow fever certificate is MANDATORY — both at airline check-in and Togolese immigration. No exceptions.
  • Lomé's Grand Marché is safe for tourists during daytime but carry minimal valuables and be alert in the surrounding streets. Petty crime targets distracted visitors.

Insider Tips

  • The Marché des Féticheurs (Voodoo Fetish Market) in Lomé is unlike anything else in Africa — dried animals, skulls, herbs, and potions used in Voodoo rituals, sold openly in a large market. Deeply fascinating. Ask your hotel for a guide to provide context.
  • Kpalimé (110km north of Lomé) is Togo's most scenic inland city — surrounded by waterfalls (Cascade de Kpalimé, Yikpa), butterfly gardens, and artisan workshops making batik fabric. Great day trip or overnight from Lomé.
  • The Tamberma Valley (Koutammakou, UNESCO) in northern Togo features remarkable fortified tata somba houses — two-story earthen structures with flat roofs used as sleeping areas and defensive walls. One of West Africa's most unique architectural landscapes.

Step-by-Step Guide

  1. File the immigration form on voyage.gouv.tg

    Create an account on Togo's official travel platform and complete the immigration form (bordereau d'immigration) at least 24 hours before you land. It is free. There is no visa to apply for.

  2. Carry the yellow fever certificate

    The original card, at least 10 days old. It is checked on arrival at Lomé.

  3. Fly to Lomé

    Ethiopian Airlines connects Nairobi (NBO) → Addis Ababa (ADD) → Lomé (LFW). Keep your return ticket and accommodation details to hand for immigration.

  4. Explore Togo — and Benin or Ghana next door

    Lomé's Grand Marché and Akodessewa market, Kpalimé's hills and waterfalls, Togoville on Lake Togo. Cotonou is about two hours away and Accra about three.

Required Documents

  • Valid Kenyan passport (6+ months validity — scan for upload)
  • Togo online immigration form (voyage.gouv.tg) — filed at least 24 hours before arrival, free
  • Yellow fever vaccination certificate — MANDATORY (Togo endemic)
  • Confirmed return flight itinerary
  • Hotel booking or host address in Togo

Recommended (Optional)

  • Travel insurance (recommended for West Africa)

Health Requirements

⚠️ Yellow Fever Certificate required. Yellow fever certificate is MANDATORY for entry to Togo. Togo is endemic and requires the certificate from all travellers including those from Kenya (which has risk zones). Certificate must be at least 10 days old. Obtain from a Kenya Ministry of Health-approved centre. Entry refused without it.

No visa application is made on this route, so there is no refusal rate. Entry can still be declined at the border.

Latest Updates

2026-05

Togo lifted the visa requirement for all African nationals

Togo's official travel platform states that all African nationals with a valid passport may enter without a visa for up to 30 days, provided they complete the online immigration form (bordereau d'immigration) at least 24 hours before arrival. Visas on arrival and express visas are suspended. Secondary reports date the change to 18 May 2026. This page went on showing a USD 50 e-visa until October 2026.

2026-01

ECOWAS is down to 12 members after the Sahel departures

Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger formally left ECOWAS in January 2026, taking the bloc from 15 states to 12. Togo remains a member and free movement for other ECOWAS nationals is unchanged, but anyone routing overland through the Sahel is now leaving the free-movement area.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do Kenyans need a visa for Togo?
No. Since May 2026 Togo admits all African nationals with a valid passport without a visa for up to 30 days, provided they complete the free online immigration form on voyage.gouv.tg at least 24 hours before arrival. Yellow fever certificate mandatory.
What is the voodoo fetish market in Lomé?
The Marché des Féticheurs in Lomé is one of West Africa's most extraordinary markets — selling dried animal parts, skulls, herbs, and potions used in traditional Voodoo religious practices. It's completely open and accessible to visitors with a local guide. Located in the Akodessewa neighbourhood of Lomé. Unique and fascinating experience not found anywhere else.

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