Togo is a short transit stop or destination for Nigerians — especially those on the Lagos–Accra overland route through Benin. Lomé has a relaxed beach scene and duty-free shopping.
Key Warnings
Yellow fever card is required at the Togo border — carry the physical original.
Togo uses the West African CFA franc (XOF). ATMs are available in Lomé but not always reliable at the border — carry some XOF or euros.
Insider Tips
Lomé is one of West Africa's most compact capital cities — most sights, beaches, and the Grand Marché are within a short ride of each other.
The Lomé border with Ghana (Kodjoviakopé/Aflao) is the busiest land crossing in West Africa — arrive early if continuing to Ghana.
Togo is French-speaking — basic French is useful outside tourist areas.
Health Requirements
⚠️ Yellow Fever Certificate required. Togo requires a yellow fever certificate from all travellers, including Nigerians. Both countries are endemic. Carry the physical original at all times.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Nigerians enter Togo without a visa?
Yes. Togo is an ECOWAS member state. Nigerian passport holders can enter Togo visa-free for up to 90 days. No visa application or fee is required.
Can Nigerians transit through Togo on the way to Ghana?
Yes — Togo sits between Benin and Ghana on the Lagos–Accra overland route. Nigerian travellers regularly transit through Lomé's Kodjoviakopé border. Your Nigerian passport covers visa-free entry to both Togo and Ghana as ECOWAS states.
Is a yellow fever card required for Togo?
Yes. Togo requires yellow fever certificates from all travellers, including ECOWAS citizens from endemic countries. As a Nigerian passport holder (Nigeria is endemic), you must carry the physical original yellow card.
What currency is used in Togo?
Togo uses the West African CFA franc (XOF), shared with 7 other West African countries. It is pegged to the Euro (1 EUR = 655.957 XOF). ATMs in Lomé accept Visa and Mastercard. Carry some XOF for the border area and smaller purchases.