U.S. Department of State
Level 2Exercise Increased Caution
Exercise increased caution in Togo due to risk of crime, terrorism, unrest, kidnapping, and health. Some areas have increased risk.
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Is Togo safe? 🇹🇬
Africa · Updated
As of October 2026, Togo scores 68/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). The U.S. State Department rates Togo Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Of the 1 Togo destination assessed, Lomé scores highest (68/100).
01 · Official Guidance
Government advisories
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)
Level 3Advises against all travel to parts of the country
Your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against advice from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO). Areas where FCDO advises against travel Togo-Burkina Faso border FCDO advises against all travel to within 30km of the border with Burkina Faso, except for: the city of Dapaong and the N1 highway leading to it from the south.
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Level 2Exercise a high degree of caution (with regional advisories)
Canada's official risk level for Togo: exercise a high degree of caution (with regional advisories).
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Togo destinations by safety score
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03 · Evidence Signals
Togo safety data
| Indicator | Value | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government travel advisoryCA / US | Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution · 2 govts | 75 | CA / US |
| Road traffic deathsWHO Global Health Observatory · 2021 | 22.7 / 100k | 37 | WHO Global Health Observatory (2021) |
04 · Questions
Togo safety FAQ
Is Togo safe to visit right now?
The U.S. State Department currently rates Togo Level 2 of 4 — Exercise Increased Caution. On our composite index Togo averages 68/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 19 October 2026.)
What is the safest place to visit in Togo?
Of the destinations we've assessed, Lomé currently scores highest at 68/100 (Safe).
Where does this Togo safety data come from?
Directly from public sources: US, UK and Canadian government advisories, World Bank and UNODC crime statistics, WHO health data, live air-quality, disaster and earthquake feeds — plus AI field research over current local reporting. Read the full methodology.