What documents does a United Kingdom citizen need for a Togo visa?

- Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your arrival date - Digital passport photo uploaded during the online application - Scan of passport bio page - Proof of onward/return travel - Accommodation details (hotel booking or host invitation) - Yellow fever vaccination certificate is required for entry into Togo - No biometrics required for the e-visa itself; fingerprints may be taken at the airport on arrival

What types of visas can United Kingdom citizens get for Togo?

- Single-entry tourist/business e-visa: approx EUR 50, valid for a stay of up to 15 days from arrival (extendable locally) - Multiple-entry e-visa: higher fee, for those needing repeated entries within the validity window - Transit e-visa: lower fee, for short stopovers en route to a third country

How do United Kingdom citizens apply for a Togo visa?

- Apply via the official portal visa.gouv.tg - Register, complete the application form with passport and trip details, upload your passport scan and photo - Pay online by card (approx EUR 50 for the standard single-entry tourist e-visa) - Processing is typically completed within 72 hours; approval is sent by email as a PDF - Print the approval and present it with your passport and yellow fever certificate at Lome's Gnassingbe Eyadema International Airport

How much does a Togo visa cost for United Kingdom citizens?

- Single-entry tourist e-visa: approx EUR 50 - No separate VFS/BLS fee - payment is made directly on the government portal - Standard processing: up to 72 hours - No official express/priority service is advertised - apply at least a week ahead to allow for delays

What should United Kingdom citizens know before traveling to Togo?

- Arrange your yellow fever vaccination at least 10 days before travel, as it must be valid on arrival and is strictly checked - Apply for the e-visa at least one week in advance given the 72-hour processing window and possible delays - Double-check passport details entered match exactly - data entry mistakes are the most common cause of rejection - There is no British embassy in Lome - the nearest UK support is via the High Commission in Accra, Ghana - Extensions beyond 15 days should be arranged with the Direction Generale de la Documentation Nationale in Lome before the e-visa expires

Togo Visa for United Kingdom Citizens 2026

e-Visa / eTA

UK citizens need an e-visa for Togo - apply online at visa.gouv.tg; single-entry tourist e-visa costs around EUR 50 (XOF equivalent) and is typically approved within 72 hours.

Guide last updated October 7, 2026. Always verify with official sources before travel.

What you need

Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your arrival date
Digital passport photo uploaded during the online application
Scan of passport bio page
Proof of onward/return travel
Accommodation details (hotel booking or host invitation)
Yellow fever vaccination certificate is required for entry into Togo
No biometrics required for the e-visa itself; fingerprints may be taken at the airport on arrival

Visa types

Single-entry tourist/business e-visa: approx EUR 50, valid for a stay of up to 15 days from arrival (extendable locally)
Multiple-entry e-visa: higher fee, for those needing repeated entries within the validity window
Transit e-visa: lower fee, for short stopovers en route to a third country

How to apply online

Apply via the official portal visa.gouv.tg
Register, complete the application form with passport and trip details, upload your passport scan and photo
Pay online by card (approx EUR 50 for the standard single-entry tourist e-visa)
Processing is typically completed within 72 hours; approval is sent by email as a PDF
Print the approval and present it with your passport and yellow fever certificate at Lome's Gnassingbe Eyadema International Airport

Fees & processing time

Single-entry tourist e-visa: approx EUR 50
No separate VFS/BLS fee - payment is made directly on the government portal
Standard processing: up to 72 hours
No official express/priority service is advertised - apply at least a week ahead to allow for delays

Tips for United Kingdom travelers

Arrange your yellow fever vaccination at least 10 days before travel, as it must be valid on arrival and is strictly checked
Apply for the e-visa at least one week in advance given the 72-hour processing window and possible delays
Double-check passport details entered match exactly - data entry mistakes are the most common cause of rejection
There is no British embassy in Lome - the nearest UK support is via the High Commission in Accra, Ghana
Extensions beyond 15 days should be arranged with the Direction Generale de la Documentation Nationale in Lome before the e-visa expires

Official links & resources

Always confirm requirements with government or embassy sources before applying.

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