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Who needs a visa for Togo?

Entry rules for Togo by nationality, for short tourist or business visits, from Togo Voyage, official travel and e-visa platform of the Government of Togo, checked .

In brief

Citizens of 55 countries and territories can visit Togo without a visa, most for up to 30 days. Everyone else, 143 nationalities, applies online for an eVisa or ETA.

Visa-free
55
On arrival
0
eVisa or ETA
143
Visa required
0

About 6.6 bn people (81% of the world's other nationalities by population) need a visa arranged before they travel to Togo: a visa, an eVisa or a visa only with another permit.

Checked 31 Oct 2026Source: Togo Voyage, official travel and e-visa platform of the Government of…Report a change

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Togo entry rules at a glance

GroupStayNationalitiesExamplesSource
Visa-freeUp to 30 days39Ethiopia, Egypt, DR Congo, TanzaniaTogo Voyage, official travel and e-visa platform of the Government of…
Visa-freeNot stated2Malaysia, SingaporeTogo Voyage, official travel and e-visa platform of the Government of…
Visa-free, with conditionsNot stated14Nigeria, Ghana, Côte d'Ivoire, NigerTogo Voyage, official travel and e-visa platform of the Government of…
eVisaNot stated143India, China, United States, IndonesiaTogo Voyage, official travel and e-visa platform of the Government of…

Visa-free for up to 30 days: Ethiopia, Egypt, DR Congo and 36 more

39 nationalities

Valid passport; immigration form (bordereau d'immigration) on voyage.gouv.tg at least 24 hours before arrival.

Source: Togo Voyage, official travel and e-visa platform of the Government of Togo, checked Tous les ressortissants africains munis d'un passeport valide peuvent entrer au Togo sans visa pour un séjour allant jusqu'à 30 jours, sous réserve d'avoir rempli le bordereau d'immigration au plus tard 24 h avant l'arrivée.In English: All African nationals holding a valid passport may enter Togo without a visa for a stay of up to 30 days, provided they have completed the immigration form no later than 24 hours before arrival.

Visa-free: Malaysia and Singapore

2 nationalities

No visa is needed; the official source does not state how long you may stay.

Source: Togo Voyage, official travel and e-visa platform of the Government of Togo (Assistant visa), checked "needVisa":falseIn English: Visa needed: no. Result of the official visa assistant for a Malaysian ordinary passport (PP-O), tourist stay; the same query with country=SG gives the same result.

Visa-free with conditions: Nigeria, Ghana, Côte d'Ivoire and 11 more

14 nationalities

Complete the online immigration formalities on voyage.gouv.tg before arrival.

Source: Togo Voyage, official travel and e-visa platform of the Government of Togo, checked Les pays listés dans le tableau ci-après sont exemptés de visa. Il s’agit essentiellement des pays membres de la Communauté Economiques Des Etats de l'Afrique de l'Ouest (CEDEAO).In English: The countries listed in the table below are exempt from visa. These are mainly member countries of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).

eVisa: India, China, the US and 140 more

143 nationalities

Everyone not listed above applies online for an eVisa.

Nationalities not listed above: the official source says so in as many words.

Source: Togo Voyage, official travel and e-visa platform of the Government of Togo, checked Mais, en règle générale, tous les étrangers ont besoin d’un visa pour entrer au Togo, sauf en cas de dispense.In English: But as a general rule, all foreigners need a visa to enter Togo, unless exempt.

Where to apply

Apply for the eVisa only on the official site, voyage.gouv.tg. Look-alike sites charge extra for the same form.

These rules cover ordinary passports and short visits; work, study and transit have their own rules.

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FAQ

Do I need a visa to visit Togo?

It depends on your passport: 55 nationalities are visa-free and 143 can use an eVisa or ETA. Choose your passport above.

Do Indian citizens need a visa for Togo?

Yes, but online: Indian citizens apply for an eVisa before they travel (Togo Voyage, official travel and e-visa platform of the Government of Togo, checked 31 Oct 2026).

Do US citizens need a visa for Togo?

Yes, but online: US citizens apply for an eVisa before they travel (Togo Voyage, official travel and e-visa platform of the Government of Togo, checked 31 Oct 2026).

Can I apply for a Togo visa online?

Yes, if you are eligible: 143 nationalities can apply online for an eVisa or ETA. Apply only at voyage.gouv.tg.

Sources and changes

  1. Togo Voyage: about the e-Visa, exempt and visa-required countriesvoyage.gouv.tg · checked 31 Oct 2026
  2. Togo Voyage: e-Visa and immigration form (official)voyage.gouv.tg · checked 31 Oct 2026
  3. Togo Voyage, official travel and e-visa platform of the Government of Togo (Assistant visa)api-gateway.voyage.gouv.tg · checked 31 Oct 2026
  4. Togo Voyage: FAQvoyage.gouv.tg · checked 31 Oct 2026
  1. All groups checked against Government of Togo (Togo Voyage platform, voyage.gouv.tg). No change since.

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