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Togo is Visa-Free for Nigerian Passport Holders (2026)

✓ Visa Free — No visa required for your passport
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Quick Facts

Requirement Visa Free
Visa Fee
Processing Time – working days
Appointment Wait ~ weeks
Stay Duration Up to 90 days
Stay Duration Up to 90 days

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

  • File the free immigration form on voyage.gouv.tg at least 24 hours before you arrive — by air or by road. Visa-free does not mean there is nothing to do first.
  • 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.

Required Documents

  • Valid Nigerian passport (6+ months validity) Must be valid at least 6 months beyond your date of entry.
  • Yellow fever vaccination certificate (ICVP) Carry the original yellow card — checked on arrival.

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.

Latest Updates

2026-05

Togo requires an online immigration form 24 hours before arrival

Togo's official travel platform makes visa-free entry for African nationals conditional on completing the online immigration form (bordereau d'immigration) at least 24 hours before arrival. The form is free and filed on voyage.gouv.tg. ECOWAS free movement is otherwise unchanged.

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. You do need to complete the free online immigration form on voyage.gouv.tg at least 24 hours before arrival.
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.

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