(Togo First) - Togo is strongly committed to fighting deforestation. That is why the country regulates the exploitation of natural wood on its soil and that is also why a pass is required to transport natural wood or teak wood across the territory.   

This special authorization is delivered by the Directorate of Forest Resources (DRF). Prices range from CFAF20 to 650 per log depending on the wood type. 

Usually, the pass is issued within three days for simple woods and four for teak wood. The document, which is for personal use only, is valid for 72 hours only. 

Eligible persons: 

Any interested party 

Cost of the procedure: 

• Raw or trunk of teakwood: CFAF500 per unit

• Teak poles: CFAF150 per unit

• Teak perch and post: CFAF20 per unit

• Unpolished teakwood: CFAF100 per unit

• Whitewood plank: CFAF250 per unit

• Chevron : CFAF250 per unit 

• Redwood plank: CFAF650 per unit 

Processing time:

• Three (03) days for natural wood’s transit pass

• Four (04) days for the first application for a teak transit pass. After the first application, the processing time becomes two (02) days for subsequent requests. 

Validity: 72 hours

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 valid cutting permit

• A transit pass request addressed to the director of forest resources