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Advisories are split — elevated caution.

9 governments of 10 advise increased caution; 1 government advises against non-essential travel. Check individual sources.

For informational purposes only — always verify with official government sources before travel.

United States
United States
Exercise Increased Caution
Level 2
The U.S. government has limited ability to offer emergency or routine services to U.S. citizens outside of Lome due to the safety risks. U.S. government employees working in Togo need special…
Canada
Canada
Exercise Increased Caution
Level 2
Togo - Exercise a high degree of caution Exercise a high degree of caution in Togo due to social unrest, politically motivated demonstrations and violent crime. Regional risks Border with Burkina…
Ireland
Ireland
Exercise Increased Caution
Level 2
Exercise a high degree of caution in Togo.
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Exercise Increased Caution
Level 2
FCDO advises against all travel to within 30km of the border with Burkina Faso, except for: FCDO advises against all but essential travel to the rest of the Savanes region. Find out more about why…
New Zealand
New Zealand
No advisory published
No rating
Netherlands
Netherlands
Exercise Increased Caution
Level 2
Caution: safety risks in Togo.
France
France
Exercise Increased Caution
Level 2
Exercise a high degree of caution in Togo.
Germany
Germany
Exercise Increased Caution
Level 2
Exercise a high degree of caution in Togo.
Poland
Poland
Exercise Increased Caution
Level 2
Exercise increased caution in Togo.
Taiwan
Taiwan
Do Not Travel
Cites extradition risk to China for Taiwanese nationals
Level 4
Leave Togo as soon as possible.
South Korea
South Korea
Avoid Non-Essential Travel
Level 3
Refrain from non-essential travel to Togo.
Japan
Japan
Exercise Increased Caution
Level 2
Togo

For informational purposes only — always verify with official government sources before travel.

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Where the governments disagree on Togo

The governments do not agree on Togo. South Korea stands alone at level 3 (reconsider non-essential travel), while the other 9 governments sit lower, all at level 2. A single outlier usually means one of two things: that government knows something specific about its own citizens' exposure, or its assessment has not caught up with the others.

These assessments are not equally current. Japan's dates from April 2024 — roughly 2.5 years old — so it describes conditions that may have changed several times over since.

The warnings for Togo are not uniform across the country. 18 distinct areas are singled out by at least one government. Among them: Northern border region near Burkina Faso and Areas north of Kande. At least one of these carries the highest possible rating, meaning a government advising against all travel there while rating the rest of the country lower.

The level 3 rating from South Korea carries practical weight even if your own government is more relaxed — insurers commonly price against, or exclude, travel contrary to official advice, so the rating that matters most is the one issued for your passport.

Derived from 10 government assessments for Togo, most recently reviewed in September 2026.

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Lome
Togo's capital with the Grand Marche's vibrant fabric vendors, the Fetish Market, and palm-lined beaches. The voodoo heritage and Akodessewa market are uniquely West African.
Sokode
Togo's second city and a center of Tem culture with the fire dance festival Evala initiation rites. The surrounding savanna and Fazao-Malfakassa National Park offer nature excursions.
Kara
A northern city near the Kabye homeland with traditional iron-smelting and the annual Evala wrestling festival. The Koutammakou landscape of Tamberma tower houses is a UNESCO site.
Kpalime
A highland town surrounded by cocoa and coffee plantations with butterfly sanctuaries and waterfall hikes. The artisan village of Kloto produces batik, wood carvings, and pottery.
Atakpame
A hillside town on the old German colonial railway route with a pleasant market and cool climate. The surrounding Plateau Region's forests and agriculture create a green landscape.