Togo visas
Whether you need a visa for Togo depends on your nationality and the purpose of your trip: nationals of ECOWAS (CEDEAO) member states enter without a visa, while most other travellers must obtain an electronic visa before arrival through the official e-visa portal. Immigration, visas and residence documents are administered by the Direction Générale de la Documentation Nationale (DGDN), and entry visas are issued online via the Togo Voyage platform (voyage.gouv.tg). Always confirm current requirements on the official government sites before travelling, as fees, categories and rules can change.
Togolese visa categories
Explore visa categories by the purpose of your trip.
- Visitor & short-stay visasShort stays in Togo — tourism, visiting family or friends, business visits and transit, plus any visa-free or e-visa options.3 visas
- Work visasComing to Togo to work — the employment and skilled-worker routes and the permits they require.2 visas
- Study visasStudying in Togo — student visas and permits for accepted students.2 visas
- Family visasJoining or sponsoring a partner, child or other relative in Togo.1 visa
- Business & investor visasInvesting, doing business or coming to Togo as a highly skilled individual.2 visas
- Residence & citizenshipLiving in Togo long term — residence routes and, where available, the path to citizenship.3 visas
Togolese visa application at a glance
From start to finish in five simple steps.
- 01Choose the right visa
- 02Check eligibility & documents
- 03Apply online
- 04Provide biometrics
- 05Wait for a decision
Togo — key facts
- Visa authority
- Direction Générale de la Documentation Nationale (DGDN)
- Application
- Online (in most cases)
- Biometrics
- Usually required
- Currency
- West African CFA franc (XOF)
- Time zone
- Greenwich Mean Time (GMT, UTC+0)
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.