Work visas
Togolese Work Residence Card (Carte de Séjour)
The DGDN residence card that lets a foreign worker live and work legally in Togo beyond a short visa.
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The 30-day post-arrival registration deadline reported by third parties is not confirmed on the official pages reviewed; validity (1 year) and cost (200,000 XOF) are from DGDN and should be reconfirmed 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.
- Official name
- Carte de séjour temporaire (Temporary residence card)
- Route type
- Residence permit (work-enabling)
- Validity
- 1 year (temporary card)
- Cost
- 200,000 XOF (temporary card)
Who it is for
- Foreign workers staying in Togo for more than three months
- Employees, professionals and those on a work/professional visa transitioning to residence
Requirements
- Passport valid at least 6 months
- Medical certificate less than 3 months old
- Identity photographs
- Criminal clearance / good-conduct documentation
- Supporting documents for the applicant category (worker)
What you can do
- Live and work legally in Togo for the validity period (excluding public-sector employment)
- Renew the card and progress toward longer-validity residence cards
How to apply
- Register with the DGDN after arrival
- Submit the residence-card application via the DGDN / public service portal with supporting documents
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.