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Togolese Visa on Arrival

A short entry visa historically issued at Lomé airport and land borders, now largely replaced by the online e-visa.

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The official portal indicates the e-visa replaces the arrival visa. Visa-on-arrival validity (~7 days) and the fee (~15,000 XOF) come from non-official sources and are unverified; confirm current availability and figures before publishing.

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
Visa à l'arrivée (Visa on arrival)
Route type
Border-issued short visa (transitioning to e-visa)
Validity
Short initial validity, extendable in-country
Reported at around 7 days extendable to 90; not confirmed on official pages
Visa on arrival
No longer issued
Discontinued; the e-visa must be obtained before travel.
Where to apply
voyage.gouv.tg (in advance)
Processing time
Up to 5 working days
Apply at least 5-7 working days before arrival; the Express option is near-instant after payment.
Passport validity
At least 3 months
Entries
Single or multiple
The Express visa offers multiple-entry capability.

Who it is for

  • Travellers arriving without a pre-issued visa (subject to current border practice)

Requirements

  • Valid passport and passport photographs
  • Fee payable on arrival in local currency or hard currency
  • Yellow fever vaccination certificate; proof of accommodation and onward travel may be requested

How to apply

  • Prefer the online e-visa on voyage.gouv.tg, which the government presents as the replacement for arrival visas
  • If arriving without a visa, follow current instructions at the border post

Important: Togo no longer issues visas on arrival

Under current regulations Togo does not issue visas at the airport or land borders. The FAQ on the official portal states plainly that 'Togo no longer issues visas upon arrival.' You must obtain an e-visa online before you travel.

The nearest equivalent to arrival service today is the online 'Visa Arrivee Express' - an expedited e-visa that is approved almost instantly after payment for travellers arriving at short notice, at a higher fee than the standard e-visa. You still apply for it in advance on voyage.gouv.tg, not at the border.

Frequently asked questions

  • No. Togo has ended visa on arrival. You must apply for the e-visa online at voyage.gouv.tg before you fly. If you are travelling at short notice, use the expedited 'Visa Arrivee Express', which is still an online application approved almost immediately after payment.

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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