Togo: Authorities maintaining COVID-19-related measures as of Aug. 27 /update 19

Authorities in Togo maintaining COVID-19-related state of health emergency as of Aug. 27. Measures likely to remain through September.

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As of Aug. 27, authorities are maintaining measures to contain the spread of COVID-19. A related state of health emergency will remain in place through at least mid-September. Nationwide domestic measures, including the mandatory use of facemasks in select public areas and on public transportation, are being maintained. Mass gatherings remain prohibited, including weddings, sport, and cultural events.

International Travel
Land borders remain closed to regular passenger traffic. The transport of cargo and humanitarian traffic is likely unaffected. All persons arriving in the country must complete a Traveller Declaration Form (TDF) at least 24 hours before departure. Upon boarding for Togo, passengers must provide proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken no more than seven days before departure. Authorities require passengers to take another PCR test on arrival at Lome-Tokoin International Airport (Gnassingbe Eyadema International Airport, LFW). Persons who test positive for COVID-19 may be placed in quarantine for up to 14 days. Passengers in transit who remain in LFW's international zone are exempt from a test on arrival.

Arrivals from Brazil, India, Portugal, Russia, South Africa, and the United Kingdom will be subject to a mandatory 10-day quarantine in a government-approved facility at their own cost.

Departing travels from Lome must fill out the TDF and provide proof of a negative PCR test taken no more than three days before leaving.

Authorities could reimpose, extend, further ease, or otherwise amend any restrictions with little-to-no notice depending on disease activity. Health and sanitary checkpoints are also possible on major routes.

Advice

Follow all official instructions. Abide by national health and safety measures due to the continued spread of the disease. Reconfirm all travel arrangements. Consider delaying traveling if experiencing symptoms associated with COVID-19, as they may prompt increased scrutiny and delays. Liaise with trusted contacts for further updates and guidance. Maintain contact with your diplomatic representation. Ensure contingency plans account for further disruptive measures. Reconsider and reconfirm nonemergency health appointments. Reconfirm all health and travel requirements well before your intended departure date from Togo.