Skip the visa application. Prepare for your trip.
Start with your passport and entry documents, then check the arrival formalities.
Before you travel
Check the passport and supporting documents listed below. Keep copies accessible during your journey.
When you arrive
Prepare Togo Voyage immigration declaration and keep your travel documents to hand.
During your visit
Check the permission you receive and leave before your authorised stay ends.
What to prepare for your trip
Check each item as you prepare it. Labels show which documents are required, conditional, or recommended.
Your circumstances may require additional documents. Ticks track preparation, not eligibility or admission.
Arrival paperwork is a separate step
Togo Voyage immigration declaration
Complete the online immigration declaration before travel. African passport holders using the visa-free route must submit it no later than 24 hours before arrival.
Open Togo Voyage immigration declarationDetails that can change your plans
African passport visa exemption
African nationals with a valid passport may visit visa-free for up to 30 days if the immigration declaration is completed at least 24 hours before arrival. Check any separate bilateral or regional permission for a longer stay.
Official guidanceConfirm the stay limit if you hold an ECOWAS passport
Togo's current portal says African passport holders may stay visa-free for up to 30 days. Article 3 of the ECOWAS Free Movement Protocol separately provides visa-free entry for ECOWAS citizens visiting another member state for up to 90 days. Current sources do not explain how Togo applies its May 2026 Africa-wide 30-day rule to these ECOWAS routes. Confirm the allowed stay with Togo immigration before planning more than 30 days.
Official guidanceTogo at a glance
- Capital
- Lome
- Currency
- XOF
- Calling code
- +228
Questions for this route
Do travelers with an ordinary passport from Côte d'Ivoire need a visa for Togo?
Travelers visiting Togo for tourism with an ordinary passport from Côte d'Ivoire do not need a visa. Entry conditions still apply.
Do I need to complete Togo Voyage immigration declaration?
Required for this route. Complete the online immigration declaration before travel. African passport holders using the visa-free route must submit it no later than 24 hours before arrival. It does not replace a required visa or travel authorisation.
How long can I stay in Togo with a visitor visa?
Togo's current portal says African passport holders may stay visa-free for up to 30 days. Article 3 of the ECOWAS Free Movement Protocol separately provides visa-free entry for ECOWAS citizens visiting another member state for up to 90 days. Current sources do not explain how Togo applies its May 2026 Africa-wide 30-day rule to these ECOWAS routes. Confirm the allowed stay with Togo immigration before planning more than 30 days.
What if I’m going to work, study or stay longer?
This guide is for a short tourist visit on an ordinary passport. It does not establish eligibility for employment, study or residence. Use the destination’s official guidance for your actual purpose.
Does my country of residence change the answer?
Passport nationality and legal residence are different. This page starts with your passport. Residence can change where you apply and which application channel is available; an existing visa or residence permit may also create an exception. Check the official eligibility guidance for your circumstances.
Official websites
Use these government websites to confirm requirements and complete any application.
About this guide
This guide covers short tourist visits on an ordinary passport. Your nationality, residence, travel document and purpose can affect the entry conditions. Check the linked official guidance before travel; the border authority decides admission and your permitted stay.
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