(Togo First) - To protect the environment and fight global uncontrolled deforestation, wood imports are regulated by several countries, including Togo. 

To import wood into the country, a permit is required. The said authorization allows the transportation of forest resources from one country to another. Applications are to be submitted to the Directorate of Forest Resources (DRF). The free permit is usually issued within two months, for a validity period of two months as well.  

Eligible persons: 

Anyone

Cost of the procedure :

Free

Processing time: 

 Two (02) months

Where to submit the request? 

Name of the office: Directorate of Forest Resources:

Address : 52, QAD Kozah road, 01 B.P. 355, Lomé, Togo.

Contacts : 22 21 46 04/ 22 21 40 29

E-mail : This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Web portal: www.environnement.gouv.tg

Required documentation:

• A stamped request addressed to the Minister of Environment and Forest Resource

• Certified copy of the economic operator’s card

• Certified copy of the tax certificate

• Certified copy of the company card

• Contract binding the supplier and the importer

Additional information

Contacts of the regional delegations:

• Maritime Regional delegation in Tsévié : +228 98 33 77 53

• Plateaux regional delegation in Notsé : +228 99 17 60 39

• Centrale regional delegation in Sokodé : +228 98 61 67 70

• Kara regional delegation : +228 99 10 88 46

• Savane regional delegation in Mango : +228 99 94 07 24