🇹🇬 Is Togo safe to visit?
Daily safety index from official government advisories, plus the consular map of Togo: 6 diplomatic missions from 6 countries, local emergency numbers and language essentials.
Updated Sep 13, 2026 · Composite index recalculated daily from official government advisories.
What official sources say
Levels are normalized to Telcomia's 1–4 scale. Always read the full official advisory at the source.
What to know before traveling to Togo
Drawn from the linked official advisories — always check the full text at the source.
Trip essentials
- Travel insurance may be void if you visit areas where FCDO advises against travel
- Check that your insurance covers your planned itinerary, activities and emergency costs
- Valid passport required for Spanish citizens entering Togo
- Foreigners traveling to Savanes region must obtain prior authorization from the Ministry of Defense, requested at least 30 days in advance
- Register your trip with the Spanish Foreign Ministry traveler registry and notify the embassy at emb.accra@maec.es
Risk areas and situations
- All travel discouraged within 30km of the Burkina Faso border, except Dapaong city and the N1 highway from the south
- All non-essential travel to the rest of the Savanes Region is advised against by FCDO
- Triple border areas (Burkina/Togo/Benin and Burkina/Togo/Ghana): do not travel due to very high risk
- Border crossings at Cinkassé and Mandouri: do not travel, classified as very high risk
- Savanes region: high risk, state of emergency declared by Togolese government since 2022
- Northern Togo faces terrorist incursions from Burkina Faso, military operations, and kidnapping risk
Local laws and customs
- Movement of foreigners into Savanes region is subject to prior authorization from the Ministry of Defense
Health
- Yellow fever vaccination is mandatory to enter Togo
- Endemic diseases present include malaria, schistosomiasis, and cholera
- Health infrastructure is generally poor; practice frequent handwashing and avoid consuming raw or fresh food
Emergency numbers in Togo
Embassies and consulates in Togo
6 diplomatic missions from 6 countries, across 1 cities.
| Nationality | Missions | Cities |
|---|---|---|
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | 1 | Lomé |
| 🇨🇳 China | 1 | Lomé |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | 1 | Lomé |
| 🇫🇷 France | 1 | Lomé |
| 🇮🇳 India | 1 | Lomé |
| 🇺🇸 United States | 1 | Lomé |
The full directory — addresses, phone numbers and locations on the map — is available in the Telcomia app.
Local language
The main local language in Togo is French. The Telcomia app includes 16 emergency phrases in French, with audio, ready to play when you need them.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Togo safe to visit right now?
The Telcomia Safety Index for Togo is 2.5/4 (High risk, level 3 of 4) as of Sep 13, 2026. It is a composite of official advisories from Spain, the United Kingdom and the United States, recalculated daily.
What is the emergency number in Togo?
The general emergency number in Togo is 117. Save it before you travel — with a Telcomia eSIM you can call for help without hunting for Wi-Fi.
How many embassies are there in Togo?
Telcomia tracks 6 diplomatic missions from 6 countries in Togo, across 1 cities. The full directory with addresses and phone numbers is in the Telcomia app.
Informational only
This page is general information, not a substitute for official government travel advice. Conditions can change quickly — always check your own government's latest advisory before and during your trip.
Advisory levels summarize official sources: Spain's MAEC, the UK FCDO (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0) and the U.S. Department of State (public domain). Follow the links above for the full official text.