Practical guides: Togo
Getting around
Driving licence, road conditions, public transport and domestic flights.
Public transport
In Lomé, Belgium recommends car taxis and advises against motorbike taxis (zem or zemidjan), which cause many accidents according to France.
Verified factVerified on 10/2/26High confidenceSPF Affaires étrangères (Belgium), Togo: transportFrance Diplomatie, Travel advice: Togo, safety
Driving licence
- Passport: France
A French or international licence is accepted for stays under 3 months; beyond that, you need a Togolese licence from the Ministry of Transport.
Verified factVerified on 10/2/26High confidenceFrance Diplomatie, Travel advice: Togo, useful information - Passport: United Kingdom
A UK photocard licence is valid for 6 months; beyond that, you need the 1949 international driving permit.
Verified factVerified on 10/2/26High confidenceGOV.UK (FCDO), Togo travel advice: safety and security
Driving locally
After an accident, if a crowd gathers, go to the nearest police or gendarmerie post and inform your embassy. Only buy fuel at regular network stations.
Verified factVerified on 10/2/26High confidenceFrance Diplomatie, Travel advice: Togo, useful information
Sources for this guide
- SPF Affaires étrangères (Belgium), Togo: transport · Source updated: June 16, 2025 · Checked on October 2, 2026
- France Diplomatie, Travel advice: Togo, safety · Source updated: September 15, 2026 · Checked on October 2, 2026
- France Diplomatie, Travel advice: Togo, useful information · Source updated: September 15, 2026 · Checked on October 2, 2026
- GOV.UK (FCDO), Togo travel advice: safety and security · Source updated: December 15, 2025 · Checked on October 2, 2026
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