Land Border Crossing Overview: 

Ouake is Benin-Nigeria border zone, localised in Northern west of Benin Rep (under the department of Donga). It is the crossing point to Togo Rep. Situated at about thirty-seven kilometers (40 min drive) from Djougou town. 

Daily Capacity: 

Ouake Border is the elder crossing points, established between Benin Rep to Togo Republic. As well as it is used by all sizes of transit goods trucks. As per the information received from Benin Custom and police post Officers, Ouake border is also used by trucks from Lomé port to Niger, Burkina Faso, Nigeria up to Chad. Thus, these trucks are crossing Benin territory to the different destinations mentioned.  

Customs Clearance: 

The ECOWAS vehicle insurance and the laissez-passer are the  most important documents.  

For all cargoes, the documents should be prepared at the Customs Office in Cotonou. Once these documents are approved, copies of the documents should be detained by the Superintendent and truck drivers to the Ouake customs which will verify the goods and mention ‘seen’ on the documents. Then, there is also a simple need to transmit the documents to the point of exit/entry.  

Other Relevant Information: 

Djougou -Ouake border is secured by the units of both national Customs authorities (Benin and Togo). There is no sub tactical division of military unit in Ouake. Passing goods and trucks must be inspected by the National Police and custom agents. 

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