Togo

Togo Visa & Immigration System

Togo visa system operates exclusively through e-visa advance application with no visa on arrival option. U.S. State Department confirms Togo employs e-visa system requiring applications submitted at least five business days in advance of travel, noting visas no longer issued upon arrival. UK Foreign Office confirms visa mandatory to enter Togo, stating categorically "You cannot get a visa on arrival." Standard tourist visa permits 15-day stay requiring application at least 6 days prior to arrival per UK Foreign Office. E-visa application: UK Foreign Office notes applications submitted online through Togolese government portal at voyage.gouv.tg for both payment and approval. Cost: U.S. State Department specifies tourist visa valid up to 90 days costs approximately $40 for single-entry visa covering up to 15 days, with credit card payment accepted. Passport requirements: U.S. State Department requires valid U.S. passport with validity of at least three months beyond intended stay. UK Foreign Office specifies passport must remain valid for at least 3 months beyond planned departure date, noting if resident of Togo, needs 6 months validity from arrival. Yellow fever certificate mandatory: U.S. State Department confirms documentation proving yellow fever vaccination required for all individuals over one year old, requiring current WHO yellow card, warning travelers without this documentation will be denied entry. UK Foreign Office states "To enter Togo, you must have a certificate to prove you've had a yellow fever vaccination." Online registration certificate: UK Foreign Office confirms before arrival and departure, travelers must complete online registration certificate through official Togolese government procedures portal. Transit considerations: UK Foreign Office notes if passing through Togo, visa needed, recommending airport layover passengers contact airline to confirm whether transit visa applies. Currency restrictions: U.S. State Department notes both entry and exit subject to $10,000 currency limit. Border closures: U.S. State Department warns land borders may close during elections in Togo, Ghana, and Benin, or for other unstated reasons without warning. Longer stays: UK Foreign Office notes for longer stays, employment, study, or business purposes, consult Togolese government's specific requirements or contact Togolese High Commission in London. Dual nationals: U.S. State Department notes U.S. dual nationals using Togolese identification upon entry should understand limitations on consular protection, confirming U.S. Embassy will not intervene if travelers fail to meet entry requirements.