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#CARD:Togo:Travel\Consular Information
Togo - Consular Information Sheet
March 15, 1994
Country Description: Togo is a small west African nation with a developing
economy. Tourism facilities are limited, especially outside the capital city.
Entry Requirements: A passport is required. No visa is required for a stay
of less than three months. Yellow fever immunizations are required.
Further information regarding entry requirements may be obtained at the
Embassy of the Republic of Togo, 2208 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W.,
Washington, D.C.20008. The telephone number is (202) 234-4212.
Areas of Instability: Togo's political transition to democracy has been
punctuated by periodic outbreaks of violence and general strikes. An attack
in Lome by armed Togolese dissidents in early January 1994 resulted in the
declaration of a curfew, which is strongly enforced in Lome. Unsettled
political conditions are likely to continue.
Togo/Ghana Border: The border is officially closed; however, the situation
is likely to keep changing. If the border is closed, it may be possible to
obtain a pass (laissez-passer) from the Togolese government. The U.S.
Embassy's Consular Section can provide current information on border
crossing procedures.
Medical Facilities: Medical facilities in Togo are limited under normal
conditions and have degraded because of a long general strike, the departure
of medical personnel and the closure or reduction of service in clinics and
hospitals. Some medicines are available through local pharmacies. Doctors
and hospitals often expect immediate cash payment for health services. U.S.
medical insurance is not always valid outside the United States.
Supplemental insurance with specific overseas and emergency medical
evacuation coverage has proved to be useful. Information on health matters
can be obtained from the Centers for Disease Control's international
travelers hotline, telephone (404) 332-4559.
Information on Crime: Petty crime, including pickpocketing, has increased.
The loss or theft abroad of a U.S. passport should be reported immediately
to local police and to the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate. The pamphlets
"A Safe Trip Abroad" and "Tips for Travelers to Sub-Saharan Africa" provide
useful information on protecting personal security while traveling abroad
and on travel in the region in general. Both are available from the
Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington,
D.C. 20402.
Drug Penalties: U.S. citizens are subject to the laws of the country in
which they are traveling. In Togo, the penalties for possession, use or
trafficking in illegal drugs are strictly enforced. Convicted offenders can
expect jail sentences and fines.
Registration: U.S. citizens who register at the U.S. Embassy may obtain
updated information on travel and security within Togo.
Embassy Location: The U.S. Embassy is located at the intersection of Rue
Pelletier Caventou and Rue Vauban, in the capital city of Lome. The mailing
address is B.P. 852, the telephone numbers are (228) 21-29-91/92/93/94.
No. 94-030
This replaces the Consular Information Sheet dated January 10, 1994, to
remove the Travel Warning, to note that a curfew was established and to
provide information on the Togo/Ghana border closing.
#ENDCARD