Travel documents
A valid passport or ECOWAS travel certificate for every passenger. Children travelling need their own documents.
Travel / Destinations
ECOWAS Destinations
Ports of entry, visa requirements and practical travel tips for the countries we drive to from Lagos.
Our regional trips run west along the coastal corridor — through Benin Republic and Togo, and on to Ghana. Here's what to know about each country before you set out.
This guide is general information for planning purposes. Entry requirements and border procedures can change — always confirm the current rules for your nationality before you travel.
Every Crossing
Cross-Border Essentials
Vaccination card
A yellow fever vaccination certificate is routinely requested at West African land borders.
Vehicle papers
Cross-border vehicles travel with their own documentation, including the ECOWAS Brown Card motor insurance scheme used across the region. We handle this on our side.
Local currency
Benin and Togo use the CFA franc; Ghana uses the cedi. Carry some cash for each leg of the journey.
Benin Republic
- Capital:
- Porto-Novo
- Main city:
- Cotonou
- Language:
- French (official)
- Currency:
- West African CFA franc (XOF)
Nigeria's closest neighbour on the western corridor and the first crossing on any road trip towards Togo or Ghana. Cotonou is the commercial hub; Porto-Novo is the official capital.
Ports & Entry Points
- Seme–KrakeLand borderThe main Lagos–Cotonou road crossing, and the busiest land border on the corridor.
- Port of CotonouSeaportBenin's main seaport, on the Atlantic coast at Cotonou.
- Cadjehoun International AirportAirportCotonou's international airport.
Visa Requirements
- Citizens of ECOWAS member states may enter without a visa under the ECOWAS free-movement protocol, normally for stays of up to 90 days.
- Carry a valid passport or ECOWAS travel certificate — an expired document will be turned back at the border.
- Non-ECOWAS passport holders generally need a visa arranged in advance.
- Immigration may ask about your purpose of travel, where you are staying and how long you intend to stay.
Travel Tips
- Bring a valid yellow fever vaccination card — it is routinely requested at West African borders.
- French is the working language; a few basic phrases go a long way at checkpoints and markets.
- Change some naira into CFA francs before you cross; card acceptance outside Cotonou is limited.
- Allow extra time at Seme, especially at weekends and around public holidays.
Lagos – Benin Republic · 4-day trip · price per vehicle
- Coaster Bus ₦1,300,000
- Hiace Bus ₦1,500,000
- Sienna ₦1,700,000
Togo
- Capital:
- Lomé
- Main city:
- Lomé
- Language:
- French (official)
- Currency:
- West African CFA franc (XOF)
A narrow coastal country between Benin and Ghana. Lomé sits right on the Ghanaian border, which makes it a natural stop on the Lagos–Accra road corridor.
Ports & Entry Points
- Sanvee-Condji / HillacondjiLand borderThe coastal Benin–Togo crossing on the road into Lomé.
- Port of LoméSeaportTogo's deep-water seaport and a major regional transhipment hub.
- Lomé–Tokoin International AirportAirportLomé's international airport, also known as Gnassingbé Eyadéma International.
Visa Requirements
- ECOWAS citizens travel visa-free under the free-movement protocol, typically for up to 90 days.
- A valid passport or ECOWAS travel certificate is required at the border.
- Non-ECOWAS travellers usually need a visa; check the current arrangements before you travel.
- Keep your entry stamp — you will be asked for it when leaving.
Travel Tips
- Carry your yellow fever vaccination card with your passport.
- Togo uses the same CFA franc as Benin, so leftover cash from the earlier crossing is still usable.
- Lomé to the Ghana border at Aflao is a short hop — useful if your trip continues west.
- French is the language of officialdom; English is common in tourist areas but not guaranteed.
Lagos – Togo · 4-day trip · price per vehicle
- Coaster Bus ₦1,800,000
- Hiace Bus ₦1,600,000
- Sienna ₦1,400,000
Ghana
- Capital:
- Accra
- Main city:
- Accra
- Language:
- English (official)
- Currency:
- Ghanaian cedi (GHS)
The furthest of our current regional destinations and an English-speaking one, reached by road through Benin and Togo. Accra is the commercial and political centre.
Ports & Entry Points
- AflaoLand borderThe Togo–Ghana coastal crossing at Lomé, on the main road to Accra.
- Port of TemaSeaportGhana's largest seaport, east of Accra.
- Port of TakoradiSeaportGhana's western seaport, serving the country's western region.
- Kotoka International AirportAirportAccra's international airport.
Visa Requirements
- ECOWAS citizens may enter without a visa under the free-movement protocol, generally for up to 90 days.
- A valid passport or ECOWAS travel certificate must be presented at Aflao.
- Non-ECOWAS travellers normally require a visa obtained before arrival.
- Health screening and vaccination checks are common at the Ghanaian border.
Travel Tips
- English is the official language, which makes Ghana the easiest of the three for Nigerian travellers.
- Change money into cedis after crossing — CFA francs are not used in Ghana.
- The Aflao crossing can be slow; travelling earlier in the day usually helps.
- Mobile money is widely used in Ghana; a local SIM makes payments and calls simpler.
Lagos – Ghana · 4-day trip · price per vehicle
- Coaster Bus ₦3,700,000
- Hiace Bus ₦2,300,000
- Sienna ₦2,600,000
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