Togo
Same-sex relations are criminalized under Article 88 of the 1980 Penal Code, with penalties of 1 to 3 years' imprisonment and a fine of 100,000 to 500,000 CFA francs. There is no legal recognition of same-sex unions. The U.S. State Department maintains a Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution) advisory. We recommend consulting official sources before planning any travel.
Legal framework · Togo
LGBT
identity
Criminalized · up to 3 years' imprisonment
1980 Penal Code, Article 88 · 1 to 3 years' imprisonment and fine of 100,000-500,000 CFA francs
Partnership
recognition
Not recognized
No same-sex marriage or civil union
Official sources
check before traveling to Togo
Foreign affairs ministries publish updated travel advisories. For destinations with restrictive legal frameworks we recommend consulting several official sources before planning.