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Togo visa requirements · checked 26 September 2026

Flag of TogoVisa & Entry Requirements for Togo

Most travellers can visit Togo without going to an embassy: 53 passports enter visa-free, 145 apply online for an eVisa.

Togo Voyage lists the countries exempt from visas, essentially the ECOWAS member states, and says all African nationals with a valid passport may enter without a visa for stays of up to 30 days if they complete the immigration form at least 24 hours before arrival. Nationals of the countries on its visa list need an eVisa applied for on voyage.gouv.tg at least 5 days before arrival (Togo Voyage encourages six working days); visas on arrival are suspended. Every traveller entering or leaving Togo by air completes the online immigration form.

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53
Passports visa-free
145
eVisa or eTA online
0
Embassy visa required

Flag of TogoVisa for Togo — requirements summary

  • Visa-free: 53 (27%)
  • eVisa: 145 (73%)

All travellers must meet the entry rules set by Togo, and they depend on your nationality. Find your passport below — you may be able to enter visa-free, or need an eVisa, a visa on arrival or a visa from an embassy.

PassportRequirementMax stayDetails
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Flag of CambodiaCambodia eVisa — Details →
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Flag of CroatiaCroatia eVisa — Details →
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Flag of DjiboutiDjibouti Visa-free 30 days Details →
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Flag of DR CongoDR Congo Visa-free 30 days Details →
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Flag of Equatorial GuineaEquatorial Guinea Visa-free 30 days Details →
Flag of EritreaEritrea Visa-free 30 days Details →
Flag of EstoniaEstonia eVisa — Details →
Flag of EswatiniEswatini Visa-free 30 days Details →
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Flag of FijiFiji eVisa — Details →
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Flag of GeorgiaGeorgia eVisa — Details →
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Flag of GhanaGhana Freedom of movement 90 days Details →
Flag of GreeceGreece eVisa — Details →
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Flag of LesothoLesotho Visa-free 30 days Details →
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Flag of MadagascarMadagascar Visa-free 30 days Details →
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Flag of MoroccoMorocco Visa-free 30 days Details →
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Flag of NigerNiger Freedom of movement 90 days Details →
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Flag of Sao Tome and PrincipeSao Tome and Principe Visa-free 30 days Details →
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Flag of TogoTogo visa types, fees and processing times

Tourist visa (Visa touristique)

eVisa
Fee
25,000 XOF
Max stay
15 days
Entries
Single

For a tourist visa of 1–15 days, single entry. Multiple-entry tourist visas cost 35,000 (1–15 days), 45,000 (16–30 days) and 65,000 CFA francs (31–90 days). Paid online by Visa or Mastercard card or by mobile money; cash payment is not allowed.

Documents (7)
  • Scan of the first three pages of the passport
  • Recent passport photo
  • Flight reservation or copy of the ticket
  • Travel insurance (if applicable)
  • Hotel reservation or accommodation certificate from the town hall or prefecture (if applicable)
  • Invitation letter from the inviting person or organisation (if applicable)
  • Bank certificate or account statement (if applicable)
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Flag of TogoEntry requirements for Togo

Arrival cards and declarations: Togo Voyage online immigration form

24 hours

Togo Voyage says every traveller entering or leaving Togo by air must complete the online immigration form on the platform. It tells citizens of visa-exempt countries to complete their immigration formalities online before reaching Togo's border posts, and says African nationals enter visa-free only if they have completed the form at least 24 hours before arrival.

Togo Voyage — Travel Procedures (immigration form on entry and exit) and site notice on African nationals✓ Checked 5 Oct 2026

Overstay penalties

12 months

A foreigner who stays in Togo without the appropriate authorisation, or after the period fixed by the authorisation has expired, faces 3 to 12 months' imprisonment and a fine of 200,000 to 500,000 CFA francs, or one of these two penalties (art. 27). A foreigner who is late in extending a visa may be fined 250,000 CFA francs (art. 21).

Journal officiel de la République togolaise, 22 avril 2022 (n° 15 ter) — Loi n° 2022-005 du 15/04/2022 relative à la police des étrangers✓ Checked 12 Oct 2026

Flag of TogoTogo visa requirements statistics

198
Passports covered
145
Most common: eVisa
53
Least common: Visa-free
27%
Visa-free access

Visa-free stays by length

  • 90 days · 14 passports
  • 30 days · 39 passports

Understanding Togo visa requirements

We track the entry rules of Togo for 198 passports. The most common situation is eVisa, which applies to 145 passports (73%). 27% of passports can enter without a visa. The least common is visa-free (53 passports).

Entry categories for Togo

  • Visa-free entry: 53 passports can enter without a visa, for stays from 30 to 90 days.
  • eVisa: 145 passports can apply for an electronic visa online.

What else you need to enter Togo

  • Passport validity: The UK government says your passport must be valid for at least 3 months after the date you plan to leave Togo.
  • Travel insurance: Togo Voyage lists travel insurance as optional, though strongly recommended, among the documents for an eVisa application, and says travel or medical insurance is strongly recommended.
  • Return or onward ticket: Togo Voyage says visa applicants arriving by air must provide a flight booking or a copy of their ticket with the eVisa application.
  • Proof of funds: No official source we could read states a proof-of-funds requirement or amount for Togo.

Open your passport in the table for the exact rules — maximum stay, fees, how to apply and the official source. Entry rules change at short notice: confirm with the embassy of Togo or its official immigration website before you travel.

Flag of TogoFrequently asked questions about Togo visas

Do I need a visa for Togo?

Citizens of the countries Togo Voyage lists as visa-exempt, essentially the ECOWAS member states, enter without a visa, and all African nationals with a valid passport may stay up to 30 days without a visa if they complete the immigration form at least 24 hours before arrival. Nationals of the countries on Togo Voyage's visa list need the eVisa from voyage.gouv.tg, applied for at least 5 days before arrival (Togo Voyage encourages six working days); visas on arrival are suspended. All travellers entering or leaving by air must complete the online immigration form.

Is the yellow fever vaccine mandatory for Togo?

The UK government tells people travelling on a full British citizen passport that they must have a yellow fever vaccination certificate to enter Togo.

Is Togo safe for tourists?

The UK government advises against all travel to within 30 km of the border with Burkina Faso (except the city of Dapaong and the N1 highway leading to it from the south) and against all but essential travel to the rest of the Savanes region, and says terrorists are very likely to try to carry out attacks in Togo. It also says violent crime, theft and pickpocketing are common, particularly on the beaches and in the markets of Lomé.

Can I enter Togo overland from Ghana or Benin?

Yes. Togo Voyage says citizens of its visa-exempt countries must still complete their immigration and health formalities online before presenting themselves at Togo's border posts, especially when travelling by air. Nationals who need a visa must apply online before arrival, since visas on arrival are suspended.

Do US citizens need a visa for Togo?

US citizens need an eVisa for Togo. Full rules for United States passport holders.

Do UK citizens need a visa for Togo?

UK citizens need an eVisa for Togo. Full rules for United Kingdom passport holders.

Do German citizens need a visa for Togo?

German citizens need an eVisa for Togo. Full rules for Germany passport holders.

What documents do I need to enter Togo?

Passport validity: The UK government says your passport must be valid for at least 3 months after the date you plan to leave Togo. Travel insurance: Togo Voyage lists travel insurance as optional, though strongly recommended, among the documents for an eVisa application, and says travel or medical insurance is strongly recommended. Return or onward ticket: Togo Voyage says visa applicants arriving by air must provide a flight booking or a copy of their ticket with the eVisa application. Proof of funds: No official source we could read states a proof-of-funds requirement or amount for Togo.

How long can I stay in Togo without a visa?

Usually 30 days (39 passports); visa-free stays range from 30 to 90 days depending on your passport.

How many countries can visit Togo without a visa?

53 of 198 passports can enter Togo visa-free (27%). 145 can apply online (eVisa or eTA), and 0 need a visa from an embassy.

Data: TravelRequirements.info — Entry Requirements Dataset, AXG Sp. z o.o. (CC BY 4.0) — official sources are linked on each passport page. Gaps filled from the Passport Index dataset (MIT).