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STATE DEPARTMENT TRAVEL INFORMATION - Togo
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CORRECTED COPY

Togo - Consular Information Sheet
 August 29, 1995

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 from the Embassy of the Republic of Togo, 2208
Massachusetts Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008.  The telephone
number is [phone].

Areas of Instability:  Togo has experienced periodic violence and
strikes over the past five years.  Although the situation is calm,
the potential exists for unsettled political conditions.

Medical Facilities:  Medical facilities in Togo are limited.  Some
medicines are available through local pharmacies.  Doctors and
hospitals often expect immediate cash payment for health care
services.  U.S. medical insurance is not always valid outside the
United States.  The Medicare/Medicaid program does not provide for
payment of medical services outside the United States.  In some
cases, supplemental medical insurance with specific overseas and
medical evacuation coverage has proven useful.  For additional
health information, travelers can contact the Centers for Disease
Control's international travelers hotline [phone].

Information on Crime:  Petty crime, including pickpocketing, has
increased.  Business fraud stemming from Nigerian scam operations
target Americans and pose dangers of financial loss and physical
harm.  Persons contemplating business deals in Togo with individuals
promoting investment in Nigeria, especially the Central Bank of
Nigeria or the Nigerian National Petroleum Company, are strongly
urged to check with the U.S. Department of State before providing
any information, making financial commitments, or traveling to Togo.

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.

Embassy Location/Registration:  U.S. citizens who register with the
Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy at the intersection of Rue
Pelletier Caventou and Rue Vauban, Lome, telephone [phone]
thru 94, may obtain updated information on travel and security
within Togo.  The U.S. Embassy's fax is [phone] and the
mailing address is B.P. 852, Lome.

 No. 95-105

This replaces the Consular Information Sheet dated February 9,
1995, to include information on the prevalence of Nigerian business
scams operating in Togo.


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STATE DEPARTMENT TRAVEL INFORMATION - Togo
============================================================
Togo - Consular Information Sheet
 August 29, 1995

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 from the Embassy of the Republic of Togo, 2208
Massachusetts Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008.  The telephone
number is [phone].

Areas of Instability:  Togo has experienced periodic violence and
strikes over the past five years.  Although the situation is calm,
the potential exists for unsettled political conditions.

Medical Facilities:  Medical facilities in Togo are limited.  Some
medicines are available through local pharmacies.  Doctors and
hospitals often expect immediate cash payment for health care
services.  U.S. medical insurance is not always valid outside the
United States.  The Medicare/Medicaid program does not provide for
payment of medical services outside the United States.  In some
cases, supplemental medical insurance with specific overseas and
medical evacuation coverage has proven useful.  For additional
health information, travelers can contact the Centers for Disease
Control's international travelers hotline at [phone].

Information on Crime:  Petty crime, including pickpocketing, has
increased.  Business fraud stemming from Nigerian scam operations
target Americans and pose dangers of financial loss and physical
harm.  Persons contemplating business deals in Togo with individuals
promoting investment in Nigeria, especially the Central Bank of
Nigeria or the Nigerian National Petroleum Company, are strongly
urged to check with the U.S. Department of State before providing
any information, making financial commitments, or traveling to Togo.

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.

Embassy Location/Registration:  U.S. citizens who register with the
Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy at the intersection of Rue
Pelletier Caventou and Rue Vauban, Lome, telephone [phone]
thru 94, may obtain updated information on travel and security
within Togo.  The U.S. Embassy's fax is [phone] and the
mailing address is B.P. 852, Lome.

 No. 95-105

This replaces the Consular Information Sheet dated February 9,
1995, to include information on the prevalence of Nigerian business
scams operating in Togo.


----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- -----
The "[e-mail]" mailing list is the official Internet and
BITNET distribution point for the U.S. State Department Travel Warnings and
Consular Information Sheets.  To unsubscribe, send a message containing the
word "unsubscribe" to:    [e-mail]

Archives of past "travel-advisories" postings are available at the URL:
"http://www.stolaf.edu/network/travel-advisories.html" or via Gopher:
gopher.stolaf.edu, Internet Resources/US-State-Department-Travel-Advisories

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STATE DEPARTMENT TRAVEL INFORMATION - Togo
============================================================
CORRECTED COPY

Togo - Consular Information Sheet
 August 29, 1995

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 from the Embassy of the Republic of Togo, 2208
Massachusetts Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008.  The telephone
number is [phone].

Areas of Instability:  Togo has experienced periodic violence and
strikes over the past five years.  Although the situation is calm,
the potential exists for unsettled political conditions.

Medical Facilities:  Medical facilities in Togo are limited.  Some
medicines are available through local pharmacies.  Doctors and
hospitals often expect immediate cash payment for health care
services.  U.S. medical insurance is not always valid outside the
United States.  The Medicare/Medicaid program does not provide for
payment of medical services outside the United States.  In some
cases, supplemental medical insurance with specific overseas and
medical evacuation coverage has proven useful.  For additional
health information, travelers can contact the Centers for Disease
Control's international travelers hotline [phone].

Information on Crime:  Petty crime, including pickpocketing, has
increased.  Business fraud stemming from Nigerian scam operations
target Americans and pose dangers of financial loss and physical
harm.  Persons contemplating business deals in Togo with individuals
promoting investment in Nigeria, especially the Central Bank of
Nigeria or the Nigerian National Petroleum Company, are strongly
urged to check with the U.S. Department of State before providing
any information, making financial commitments, or traveling to Togo.

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.

Embassy Location/Registration:  U.S. citizens who register with the
Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy at the intersection of Rue
Pelletier Caventou and Rue Vauban, Lome, telephone [phone]
thru 94, may obtain updated information on travel and security
within Togo.  The U.S. Embassy's fax is [phone] and the
mailing address is B.P. 852, Lome.

 No. 95-105

This replaces the Consular Information Sheet dated February 9,
1995, to include information on the prevalence of Nigerian business
scams operating in Togo.


----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- -----
The "[e-mail]" mailing list is the official Internet and
BITNET distribution point for the U.S. State Department Travel Warnings and
Consular Information Sheets.  To unsubscribe, send a message containing the
word "unsubscribe" to:    [e-mail]

Archives of past "travel-advisories" postings are available at the URL:
"http://www.stolaf.edu/network/travel-advisories.html" or via Gopher:
gopher.stolaf.edu, Internet Resources/US-State-Department-Travel-Advisories
.