Togo e-Visa African passport holders
In May 2026, Togo announced a visa exemption for African nationals travelling with valid national passports. The government portal describes visa-free visits of up to 30 days.
Read the official announcement ↗TOGO VISA & TRAVEL ENTRY GUIDE
Togo eVisa requirements,
explained before you travel
Find out when a visa is required, what documents you need, how to apply and the latest entry rules for Togo — including African passport visa exemptions and mandatory immigration registration.
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Check your eligibility and see the documents you need based on your nationality.
ⓘ Results are based on published Togo immigration guidance.
Policy verified October 2026: African nationals travelling on valid national passports can visit visa-free for up to 30 days, but must complete the immigration declaration at least 24 hours before arrival. Other cases require official confirmation. https://voyage.gouv.tg/
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Visa-free entry does not mean skipping immigration formalities
Togo e-Visa Immigration Registration
Visa-exempt travellers still need to submit immigration information through Togo Voyage. Government guidance says to do so at least 24 hours before arrival and retain the resulting declaration.
https://voyage.gouv.tg/Togo e-Visa Travellers requiring a visa
Visa eligibility can depend on your document, the issuing country, visit purpose, entry type and intended stay. The official assistant calculates the applicable category and price.
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TOGO IMMIGRATION & EVISA GUIDE
Togo Visa Requirements by Country
Find out whether your passport requires a Togo eVisa, which visa category may suit your travel purpose, and what to do if you qualify for visa-free entry. The information below covers ordinary national passports and standard visits. Special travel documents, residence permissions and bilateral exemptions may change the result.
African Passport Holders
Visa-free entry for up to 30 days, with mandatory immigration registration.
Visa-Required Travellers
Obtain the appropriate eVisa before travel and complete required formalities.
Special Circumstances
Use the official visa assistant to check exemptions and unusual travel documents.
| Passport Country | Visa Requirement | Visa Type / Entry Permission | Required Process |
|---|---|---|---|
| West African Countries | |||
| Togo e-Visa Ghana | Visa-exempt | Visa-free entry | Complete immigration registration and comply with applicable stay conditions. |
| Togo e-Visa Nigeria | Visa-exempt | Visa-free entry | Complete immigration registration before arrival. |
| Togo e-Visa Benin | Visa-exempt | Visa-free entry | Complete the required immigration formalities. |
| Togo e-Visa Côte d'Ivoire | Visa-exempt | Visa-free entry | Register travel information and observe permitted stay conditions. |
| Togo e-Visa Senegal | Visa-exempt | Visa-free entry | Complete immigration registration before travel. |
| Togo e-Visa Guinea | Visa-exempt | Visa-free entry | Complete required immigration registration. |
| Togo e-Visa Guinea-Bissau | Visa-exempt | Visa-free entry | Complete required immigration registration. |
| Togo e-Visa Liberia | Visa-exempt | Visa-free entry | Complete required immigration registration. |
| Togo e-Visa Sierra Leone | Visa-exempt | Visa-free entry | Complete required immigration registration. |
| Togo e-Visa The Gambia | Visa-exempt | Visa-free entry | Complete required immigration registration. |
| Togo e-Visa Cabo Verde | Visa-exempt | Visa-free entry | Complete required immigration registration. |
| Togo e-Visa Burkina Faso | Visa-exempt | Visa-free entry | Complete required immigration registration. |
| Togo e-Visa Mali | Visa-exempt | Visa-free entry | Complete required immigration registration. |
| Togo e-Visa Niger | Visa-exempt | Visa-free entry | Complete required immigration registration. |
| Other African Countries | |||
| Togo e-Visa South Africa | Visa-exempt: 30 days | Visa-free short visit | Submit immigration declaration at least 24 hours before arrival. |
| Togo e-Visa Kenya | Visa-exempt: 30 days | Visa-free short visit | Complete immigration declaration before arrival. |
| Togo e-Visa Uganda | Visa-exempt: 30 days | Visa-free short visit | Complete immigration declaration before arrival. |
| Togo e-Visa Tanzania | Visa-exempt: 30 days | Visa-free short visit | Complete immigration declaration before arrival. |
| Togo e-Visa Rwanda | Visa-exempt: 30 days | Visa-free short visit | Complete immigration declaration before arrival. |
| Togo e-Visa Cameroon | Visa-exempt: 30 days | Visa-free short visit | Complete immigration declaration before arrival. |
| Togo e-Visa Algeria | Visa-exempt: 30 days | Visa-free short visit | Complete immigration declaration before arrival. |
| Togo e-Visa Morocco | Visa-exempt: 30 days | Visa-free short visit | Complete immigration declaration before arrival. |
| Togo e-Visa Egypt | Visa-exempt: 30 days | Visa-free short visit | Complete immigration declaration before arrival. |
| Togo e-Visa Angola | Visa-exempt: 30 days | Visa-free short visit | Complete immigration declaration before arrival. |
| Togo e-Visa DR Congo | Visa-exempt: 30 days | Visa-free short visit | Complete immigration declaration before arrival. |
| Togo e-Visa Ethiopia | Visa-exempt: 30 days | Visa-free short visit | Complete immigration declaration before arrival. |
| Togo e-Visa Zimbabwe | Visa-exempt: 30 days | Visa-free short visit | Complete immigration declaration before arrival. |
| Europe | |||
| Togo e-Visa United Kingdom | eVisa required | Tourist, business or other eligible category | Check visa type, apply before travel and complete immigration formalities. |
| Togo e-Visa France | eVisa required | Based on travel purpose and duration | Complete official visa application and immigration formalities. |
| Togo e-Visa Germany | eVisa required | Based on travel purpose and duration | Obtain appropriate visa before departure. |
| Togo e-Visa Spain | eVisa required | Based on travel purpose and duration | Apply through official procedure before travel. |
| Togo e-Visa Italy | eVisa required | Based on travel purpose and duration | Obtain visa and complete immigration formalities. |
| Togo e-Visa Netherlands | eVisa required | Based on travel purpose and duration | Apply before travelling. |
| Togo e-Visa Belgium | eVisa required | Based on travel purpose and duration | Apply before travelling. |
| Togo e-Visa Albania | eVisa required | Based on travel purpose and duration | Apply before travel unless an individual exemption applies. |
| Togo e-Visa Switzerland | eVisa required | Based on travel purpose and duration | Complete visa and immigration procedures. |
| Americas | |||
| Togo e-Visa United States | eVisa required | Tourist, business or other eligible category | Apply for appropriate visa and complete immigration formalities. |
| Togo e-Visa Canada | eVisa required | Based on travel purpose and duration | Obtain appropriate visa before departure. |
| Togo e-Visa Brazil | Verify exemption | Depends on applicable agreements | Confirm eligibility using the official visa assistant. |
| Togo e-Visa Argentina | eVisa required | Based on travel purpose and duration | Complete official visa procedure. |
| Togo e-Visa Mexico | eVisa required | Based on travel purpose and duration | Complete official visa procedure. |
| Asia and Middle East | |||
| Togo e-Visa India | eVisa required | Tourist, business or other eligible category | Apply before travel and complete immigration formalities. |
| Togo e-Visa China | Verify exemption | Depends on passport and applicable agreements | Check official visa assistant before applying. |
| Togo e-Visa Japan | eVisa required | Based on travel purpose and duration | Obtain appropriate visa before travel. |
| Togo e-Visa South Korea | eVisa required | Based on travel purpose and duration | Complete official visa application. |
| Togo e-Visa Pakistan | eVisa required | Based on travel purpose and duration | Complete official visa application. |
| Togo e-Visa United Arab Emirates | eVisa required | Based on travel purpose and duration | Check individual eligibility and apply if required. |
| Togo e-Visa Saudi Arabia | eVisa required | Based on travel purpose and duration | Complete official visa procedure. |
| Oceania | |||
| Togo e-Visa Australia | eVisa required | Tourist, business or other eligible category | Apply before travel and complete immigration formalities. |
| Togo e-Visa New Zealand | eVisa required | Based on travel purpose and duration | Complete official visa application. |
Important: This is a selection of passport countries, not the complete nationality list. The African 30-day exemption applies to eligible holders of valid African national passports. ECOWAS and other special arrangements may provide different conditions. Nationality, travel-document type, intended stay, travel purpose and individual exemptions must be considered together. This table does not replace an official immigration decision.
How Visa-Exempt Travellers Enter Togo
- Confirm that your passport qualifies for visa-free entry.
- Check your permitted duration and travel purpose.
- Visit the Togo Voyage government portal.
- Complete the required immigration declaration at least 24 hours before arrival.
- Keep your immigration registration confirmation accessible for inspection.
- Travel with your valid passport and required health and supporting documents.
- Respect the authorised stay and obtain permission before staying longer.
Visa-exempt does not mean exempt from immigration registration.
How Visa-Required Travellers Apply
- Check your passport country and travel-document type.
- Select your travel purpose, duration and required entry type.
- Identify the correct visa option using the official assistant.
- Prepare your passport, photograph and applicable supporting documents.
- Complete the official online visa application and payment.
- Wait for approval and follow the immigration registration instructions.
- Check your approved visa conditions before travelling.
Submit your application early. Visa on arrival and express visas are currently suspended according to Togo Voyage.
Which Togo Visa Type Should You Choose?
Need Help Preparing Your Togo eVisa Application?
TogoEvisa.com provides optional independent assistance with visa application preparation, document review and travel requirements. Government authorities make all visa decisions. Our private service fees are separate from official government charges.
Official government website: https://voyage.gouv.tg/
How the Togo eVisa application works
A practical sequence for travellers whose visa is required. Complete the process through the Togolese government platform, not through an unofficial payment page.
Togo e-Visa Confirm eligibility
Use the official visa assistant with your travel document, issuing country, arrival date, duration, purpose and entry type.
Togo e-Visa Create your account
Register on voyage.gouv.tg with a working email address. Keep access to your verification messages and application account.
Togo e-Visa Enter trip information
Provide accurate personal, passport and travel details. Prepare supporting evidence requested for your visa category.
Togo e-Visa Review and pay
Check spelling, dates and document numbers before submission. Pay the official charge through the government's supported payment options.
Togo e-Visa Wait for a decision
Government guidance states processing can take up to five working days and recommends submitting at least six days before arrival.
Togo e-Visa Complete arrival formalities
Keep your visa confirmation, passport and immigration declaration accessible for airline and border checks.
Togo e-Visa Documents and details to prepare
Requirements vary by visa type. Before starting, gather a valid travel document, an accessible email address, your arrival and departure dates, your accommodation details and any requested evidence supporting your reason for travel.
Authorities may request a recent photograph, onward or return travel evidence, and a yellow-fever vaccination certificate. The government guidance advises travellers to carry their yellow vaccination card.
Explore requirementsFees, processing and validity
Togo Visa fees
There is no single fee for every visitor. The official checker calculates the price based on the visa and stay details. Private support charges, if applicable, should always be listed separately.
Fee guidance →Togo e-Visa Processing time
Official travel guidance describes up to five working days for visa processing and recommends applying at least six days before arrival. Allow extra time for corrections or delays.
Processing guide →Togo e-Visa validity
Approved visa duration is determined by the authorities based on the visa category and planned visit. A visa is not a guarantee of entry at the border.
Validity guide →Togo e-Visa Travel through Lomé and beyond
Togo is a compact West African destination with coastal Lomé, regional markets, cultural sites and northern landscapes. Good preparation starts with checking the correct entry procedure, not just booking a flight.
Travellers arriving by air should pay particular attention to the Togo Voyage online process. Land and maritime entry arrangements may differ, so confirm the applicable procedure with official authorities.
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Frequently asked questions
Do African passport holders need a visa for Togo?
Under the policy announced on 18 May 2026, African nationals holding valid national passports are visa-exempt. The official travel portal describes visa-free stays of up to 30 days, with mandatory immigration registration.
Do visa-exempt visitors still need to register?
Yes. The government requires an immigration declaration through voyage.gouv.tg. Its current guidance advises completion at least 24 hours before arrival.
How long does Togo eVisa processing take?
The government travel-procedures page describes a maximum processing time of five working days and recommends submitting at least six days before arrival. Apply earlier where possible.
Can I obtain a visa on arrival?
The official Togo Voyage homepage states that visas on arrival and express visas are suspended until further notice. Verify this immediately before travel.
Can this website approve my visa?
No. TogoEvisa.com is an independent informational and assistance website, not the Togolese government. Only the responsible authorities can decide on visas and entry.
How are official visa fees calculated?
The official visa assistant calculates eligibility and cost using travel-document details, the stay duration, purpose and entry type. Do not rely on a fixed fee without checking your itinerary.
Independent assistance, clear official sources
TogoEvisa.com is an independent informational website and is not operated by the Government of Togo. It cannot grant a visa or guarantee admission. Always verify requirements and complete government applications through https://voyage.gouv.tg/. Immigration policies can change without notice.