Dear Colleague,
We would like to explain a few matters that would make your attendance of, and participation in, the “2nd
ATAF International Conference on Tax in Africa” a fruitful one:
CONFERENCE AND ACCOMMODATION VENUE
Hotel Eda Oba
Eyadema, Lome, Togo
http://www.edaoba.com/
The OTR have negotiated preferential rates on a bed-and-breakfast basis per night. Delegates are
requested to book their accommodation directly with the hotel.
The person responsible for hotel bookings at the hotel is:
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Name : Mrs Céline CHAVOUTIER
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Tel : +228 99 97 05 46
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E-mail : cchavoutieredaoba@gmail.com
When making a booking kindly quote “ATAF” to receive the negotiated rates listed below.
Room Type
CFA
USD
EURO
Standard
75 340
126
125
Deluxe
91 300
153
150
Suite
139 100
232
230
Note: The ATAF Secretariat will not be responsible for making hotel bookings.
PARTICIPATION IN THE CONFERENCE
Each invitee who wishes to participate must complete an online registration form in full by clicking here
(www.ataftax.org). The information submitted is considered to be highly confidential and will be treated as
such by the Secretariat. The information gathered through the on–line registration will be used to
determine the necessary transport arrangements to be put in place for your airport / hotel transfers.
CONFERENCE COSTS
All delegations are required to cover their own costs of attending the conference (i.e. flights,
accommodation, per diem, etc).
AIRPORT SHUTTLE
Based on the completion of your registration form, a shuttle service will be provided for you upon your
arrival at, and departure from, Gnassingbé Eyadéma International Airport (Lomé – Tokoin Airport).
EXCURSIONS AND SOCIAL EVENTS
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Lunch and coffee breaks will be provided in accordance with the conference.
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A welcome cocktail hosted by the ATAF Executive Secretary will take place on 19 October 2015
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An Official Dinner hosted by the Commissioner General of the Office Togolais des Recettes will take
place on the evening of 20 October 2015.
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An excursion has been organised by the OTR which will take place on 23 October 2015.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
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A yellow fever certificate is required to enter the Republic of Togo.
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A Passport with validity of not less than 6 months.
VISA REQUIREMENTS
All delegates entering Togo must check the visa requirements for entry into Togo pertaining to their country
of origin / passport.
Nationals from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) are exempt from the
requirement for an entry visa to Togo.
Nationals who do require an entry visa, can obtain these:
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from the Togolese diplomatic and consular representations in their respective country.
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On arrival after obtaining an entry authorization to the territory for countries in which Togo does
not have diplomatic representations.
Delegates in possession of a service / official passport will obtain their entry visa free of charge.
Visas can be obtained at Lomé airport at a cost of 10,000 FCFA, or approx. 15 Euros / US$20.
EMERGENCY CONTACT DETAILS
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Mr Bifeyi BONDJARE (Office Togolais des Recettes): +228 90 96 71 / bbondjare@otr.tg
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Mr Sossadema PELEI(Office Togolais des Recettes): +228 90 16 77 33 / spelei@otr.tg
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Mr Thulani SHONGWE (ATAF Secretariat): +27 83 271 6033 / tshongwe@ataftax.org