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Togo is Visa-Free for Ghanaian Passport Holders (ECOWAS)

✓ 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 the easiest international trip from Accra — the Aflao/Kodjoviakopé land border is just 3 hours by road and crossing is straightforward for Ghanaians under ECOWAS.

Key Warnings

  • Yellow fever card is checked at the Kodjoviakopé border — physical original required, not a photocopy.
  • The Ghana–Togo border at Aflao is one of the busiest in West Africa. Go early to avoid midday traffic and queues.
  • French is Togo's official language. Ewe is spoken in the border area and by many Ghanaian Ewes — this is a shared cultural region.

Insider Tips

  • Lomé's Grand Marché and the beachside restaurants are classic day-trip or weekend destinations for Accra residents.
  • CFA franc (XOF) is used — exchange before you cross or at the border.
  • Ghanaian national IDs are sometimes accepted at the Aflao land border for Ghanaian citizens crossing, but carry your passport to be safe.

Required Documents

  • Valid Ghanaian 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. Ghana is a yellow fever endemic country. Togolese border officers check for a valid yellow fever card. Physical original required.

Latest Updates

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

Can Ghanaians enter Togo without a visa?
Yes. Ghana and Togo are neighbouring ECOWAS member states. Ghanaian passport holders can enter Togo visa-free for up to 90 days under the ECOWAS Protocol on Free Movement of Persons.
Is a yellow fever card required to enter Togo from Ghana?
Yes. Because Ghana is a yellow fever endemic country, Togolese border officials require a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate. Carry the physical original yellow card.
How do Ghanaians cross into Togo at the Aflao border?
The Aflao–Kodjoviakopé border is open daily. You present your Ghanaian passport (or in some cases national ID) to the Ghanaian side, walk across, and present your passport plus yellow card to Togolese immigration. The process typically takes 20–40 minutes outside peak hours.
Does Togo accept Ghanaian cedis?
No. Togo uses the West African CFA franc (XOF). Exchange your cedis to CFA at the Aflao border or at a bank in Lomé. USD and EUR are also widely accepted in hotels and tourist areas.

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