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Togolese ECOWAS (CEDEAO) Visa-Free Entry

Citizens of ECOWAS member states may enter without a visa under the region's free movement arrangements.

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The visa-free stay length permitted before residence formalities apply is not stated on the official pages reviewed; confirm before publishing a duration.

Important information

Immigration rules and fees can change. This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the latest requirements on the official Togo government website before you apply.
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Official name
Exemption de visa CEDEAO (ECOWAS visa exemption)
Route type
Visa exemption / free movement
Who qualifies
Nationals of ECOWAS/CEDEAO member states
Visa required
No - visa-exempt for ECOWAS nationals
Cost
Free (no visa fee)
Immigration form
Mandatory online before travel
Filed on voyage.gouv.tg even though no visa is needed.
Maximum stay
Up to 90 days
Under the ECOWAS Protocol on Free Movement - verify before relying on it.
Where to apply
voyage.gouv.tg (online immigration form)

Who it is for

  • Citizens of ECOWAS/CEDEAO member states travelling to Togo

Requirements

  • Valid national passport or approved ECOWAS travel document
  • Onward/return travel and proof of purpose may still be checked at the border
  • Longer stays or residence still require registration and a residence card

What you can do

  • Enter Togo without an entry visa for short stays under the free-movement regime

How to apply (immigration formalities)

  • Go to the official portal voyage.gouv.tg and create an account with a valid, permanent email address.
  • Use the online 'Visa Assistant' to confirm your ECOWAS nationality is visa-exempt.
  • Complete the online immigration form with your personal and travel details.
  • Complete the online health-control formalities as prompted.
  • Print the confirmation and carry it, with your documents, to present at the border.

Documents you may need

  • Valid ECOWAS passport or travel document (or ECOWAS residence card / Togolese consular card).
  • Yellow fever vaccination card.
  • Completed online immigration form confirmation.

Frequently asked questions

  • Yes. You do not need a visa, but Togo requires every traveller - including visa-exempt ECOWAS nationals - to complete the online immigration and health-control form on voyage.gouv.tg before arrival.

Official sources

For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.

Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.

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