Money & duty free for Togo
Exchange rates:
CFA FrancC$1 = XOF655.96
€1 = XOF655.96
£1 = XOF655.96
US$1 = XOF655.96
Euro
C$1 = €0.72
£1 = €1.19
US$1 = €0.96
Currency & Money
CFA (Communauté Financière Africaine) Franc (XOF) = 100 centimes. Notes are in denominations of XOF10,000, 5,000, 2,500, 2,000, 1,000 and 500. Coins are in denominations of XOF250, 100, 50, 25, 10, 5 and 1.
Togo is part of the French Monetary Area. Only currency issued by the Banque des Etats de l'Afrique de l'Ouest (Bank of West African States) is valid; currency issued by the Banque des Etats de l'Afrique Centrale (Bank of Central African States) is not. The CFA Franc is tied to the Euro.
American Express is widely accepted, with more limited use of Diners Club, MasterCard and Visa. The main branch of the Togolese Central Bank in Lomé (BTCI) can give cash withdrawals against a Visa card.
The import of local and foreign currency is limited to XOF1 million or equivalent. The export of local currency is limited to XOF25,000. The export of foreign currency is limited to the amount declared on entry.
Togo duty free
The following goods may be imported into Togo without incurring customs duty:
• Gifts up to the value of 100,000 CFA (minors 50,000 CFA) can be imported duty-free.
Duty-free allowances are subject to change, sometimes at short notice due to policy updates or external factors. Information is correct at the time of writing; travellers should verify current allowances with official customs authorities before departure. We accept no liability for any inconvenience or loss arising from changes to these regulations.
Prohibited imports include obscene or subversive publications, and drugs.
Restricted imports include arms and ammunition, medicines (unless for personal use), meat and endangered species.
This list is not exhaustive. Travellers should consult the official customs website or contact the embassy or consulate near you for the most up-to-date information.


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