Travel advice for .

Here you will find important tips and useful information for .

Travel money:

Prepaid Travel credit card

 

  • Swiss Bankers Travel is not accepted in this country.

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Banknotes

in Swiss Francs (CHF)

  • Change cash in local currency

Local currency / ISO Code

West CFA franc XOF

Credit cards

 

  • Die gängigen Kreditkarten werden in begrenztem Umfang akzeptiert. Für detaillierte Informationen wenden Sie sich bitte an den Aussteller der betreffenden Karte.

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Practical Information:

Time difference with Switzerland

- 1 h / - 2 h during our summer time

National language

Official language

French

Capital

Lomé

Country code for calling Switzerland

00 41 (disregard '0' preceding Swiss area codes)

Voltage

220 volt

Travel documents for Swiss citizens

Passport still valid after end of stay with visa, return or onward travel ticket and proof of sufficient funds for stays up to 3 months.

Swiss Embassy / Consulate

Lomé, Immeuble TABA (Hotel Palm Beach), 1 Boulevard de la République
Tel. +228 220 50 60

Opening hours

Banks

7.30 - 12.00 h and 14.30 - 17.00 h (Mon - Fri)

Stores

8.00 - 17.30 h (Mon - Fri)
7.30 - 12.30 h (Sat)

Driving
  • International driver's license required.

  • Minimum age for car rentals: 21 to 25 (varies by company).

Health situation
  • Do not drink tap water.

  • Mosquito protection advised.

  • Year-round risk of malaria throughout the country.

  • Vaccination against yellow fever mandatory.

  • Vaccination against diphtheria, tetanus, hepatitis A, polio and measles recommended.

Other information

Security

  • Travelers who wish to travel to this country are advised to inquire about current traveler safety prior to departure.

  • Walking the streets after nightfall is not advised.

  • Do not carry valuables (watches, jewelry, expensive cameras, etc.) on you.

Special legal regulations

Photographing persons wearing an uniform, military installations and public buildings (airports, bridges etc.) is prohibited.

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Important

While every precaution has been taken to verify the information provided, Swiss Bankers Prepaid Services Ltd does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of Country Information. Swiss Bankers therefore shall not be held liable for any damage or loss sustained in connection with any errors or omissions contained therein.

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