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

- Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your arrival date - Completed online e-visa application at visa.gouv.tg, including a scanned passport bio-page - A digital passport-style photo for the online application - Proof of onward/return travel - Proof of accommodation - Yellow fever vaccination certificate required for entry - No biometrics required for the e-visa application itself

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

- Tourist e-visa — single entry, valid 90 days from issue, permits a stay of up to 30 days - Business e-visa — similar validity, requires supporting documentation of business purpose - Multiple-entry e-visa — available for frequent travelers at a higher fee - Long-stay/work visa — requires sponsorship and is processed through the Togolese embassy, not available as a standard e-visa

How do United States citizens apply for a Togo visa?

- Go to the official e-visa portal, visa.gouv.tg, and complete the application with your passport details and a digital photo - Pay the visa fee online by credit/debit card (fee is charged in CFA francs, roughly equivalent to USD 57) - Approval is typically emailed as a PDF within 72 hours, which you print and present with your passport on arrival at Lomé–Tokoin International Airport - Some applicants may be asked for additional documents if details are unclear — respond promptly to avoid delays - Confirm your yellow fever certificate is valid, as it's checked alongside your e-visa on arrival

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

- Tourist/business e-visa: approximately USD 57 (charged in CFA francs) - Processing: typically within 72 hours; apply at least a week before travel to allow margin - No separate service fee when applying directly through the official visa.gouv.tg portal - Multiple-entry e-visas carry a higher fee, confirmed at the time of application

What should United States citizens know before traveling to Togo?

- Apply only through the official visa.gouv.tg site to avoid third-party markups - Submit your application at least a week before departure in case of processing delays or requests for additional documents - Make sure your yellow fever vaccination certificate is current and matches your passport details exactly - Print your e-visa approval rather than relying solely on a phone screenshot, in case of connectivity issues at the airport - Keep a copy of your accommodation booking, since it can be requested at immigration

Togo Visa for United States Citizens 2026

e-Visa / eTA

US citizens need an e-visa before traveling to Togo — apply online at visa.gouv.tg; fee around USD 57 (paid in CFA francs equivalent), usually processed within 72 hours.

Guide last updated October 2, 2026. Always verify with official sources before travel.

What you need

Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your arrival date
Completed online e-visa application at visa.gouv.tg, including a scanned passport bio-page
A digital passport-style photo for the online application
Proof of onward/return travel
Proof of accommodation
Yellow fever vaccination certificate required for entry
No biometrics required for the e-visa application itself

Visa types

Tourist e-visa — single entry, valid 90 days from issue, permits a stay of up to 30 days
Business e-visa — similar validity, requires supporting documentation of business purpose
Multiple-entry e-visa — available for frequent travelers at a higher fee
Long-stay/work visa — requires sponsorship and is processed through the Togolese embassy, not available as a standard e-visa

How to apply online

Go to the official e-visa portal, visa.gouv.tg, and complete the application with your passport details and a digital photo
Pay the visa fee online by credit/debit card (fee is charged in CFA francs, roughly equivalent to USD 57)
Approval is typically emailed as a PDF within 72 hours, which you print and present with your passport on arrival at Lomé–Tokoin International Airport
Some applicants may be asked for additional documents if details are unclear — respond promptly to avoid delays
Confirm your yellow fever certificate is valid, as it's checked alongside your e-visa on arrival

Fees & processing time

Tourist/business e-visa: approximately USD 57 (charged in CFA francs)
Processing: typically within 72 hours; apply at least a week before travel to allow margin
No separate service fee when applying directly through the official visa.gouv.tg portal
Multiple-entry e-visas carry a higher fee, confirmed at the time of application

Tips for United States travelers

Apply only through the official visa.gouv.tg site to avoid third-party markups
Submit your application at least a week before departure in case of processing delays or requests for additional documents
Make sure your yellow fever vaccination certificate is current and matches your passport details exactly
Print your e-visa approval rather than relying solely on a phone screenshot, in case of connectivity issues at the airport
Keep a copy of your accommodation booking, since it can be requested at immigration

Official links & resources

Always confirm requirements with government or embassy sources before applying.

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