Philippines licence Togo

Driving in Togo with a Philippines license

Short answer: to drive in Togo with a Philippines license you need an International Driving Permit in the 1949 Geneva format, carried together with your Philippines license.

Bring an IDP

Yes — to drive in Togo on an Philippines licence you should carry an International Driving Permit together with your Philippines licence. Togo expects foreign drivers to hold an IDP.

Convention basisTogo uses the format of the 1949 Geneva Convention. Our certified translation is prepared in that exact format.

At the rental deskLomé desks request an IDP for non-French licences.

CarryCarry BOTH your Philippines national licence and the IDP at all times. The IDP is a translation of your licence and never replaces it.

Minimum age18+ to drive; rental typically 21+ with a young-driver surcharge under 25

Validity1–3 years (you choose at checkout)

FormatDigital PDF you print yourself, plus a QR-verifiable ID card — accepted alongside printed permits

Last verified June 2026Source: 1949 Geneva Convention

Get my IDP for Togo Full Togo guide

Philippine drivers need an International Driving Permit to drive or rent a car in most countries abroad. Your International Driving Permit is a certified multilingual translation of your existing licence, prepared in the 1949 Geneva format and carried alongside your national licence.

Driving rules in Togo

Drive on the right.
Watch for motorbike taxis (zémidjans).
0.08% alcohol limit.
Carry passport, IDP and home licence.

Common questions

Can I drive in Togo with a Philippines license?

to drive in Togo with a Philippines license you need an International Driving Permit in the 1949 Geneva format, carried together with your Philippines license. Togo uses the format of the 1949 Geneva Convention. Our certified translation is prepared in that exact format.

Is my Philippines driver's license valid in Togo?

Yes — to drive in Togo on an Philippines licence you should carry an International Driving Permit together with your Philippines licence. Togo expects foreign drivers to hold an IDP.

Do I need an International Driving Permit for Togo?

Yes — to drive in Togo on an Philippines licence you should carry an International Driving Permit together with your Philippines licence. Togo expects foreign drivers to hold an IDP.

Can I rent a car in Togo with a Philippines license?

Lomé desks request an IDP for non-French licences.

What IDP format does Togo accept?

Togo uses the format of the 1949 Geneva Convention. Our certified translation is prepared in that exact format.

How do I get an International Driving Permit for Togo?

An International Driving Permit is a certified multilingual translation of your existing Philippines license. You apply online, and it is issued as a printable PDF booklet with a QR-verifiable ID card in the 1949 Geneva format Togo uses — carried alongside your Philippines license.

Do I still carry my Philippines license?

Carry BOTH your Philippines national licence and the IDP at all times. The IDP is a translation of your licence and never replaces it.