All travellers
You will need a visa to enter or travel through Togo as a visitor. Visas are no longer issued on arrival. You must apply for an e-visa at least 6 days before your arrival.
Togo have withdrawn COVID-19 testing for all passengers, regardless of vaccination status. Proof of vaccination is no longer required.
Children and young people
Entry requirements for Togo are the same for all travellers, including children and young people. See All travellers.
If you’re transiting through Togo
Transiting is when you pass through one country on the way to your final destination.
Exemptions
There are no exemptions to Togo’s entry requirements.
Compassionate reasons
Please contact the High Commission of Togo in London if you need to travel at short notice for compassionate reasons.
Check your passport and travel documents before you travel
Passport validity
If you are visiting Togo, your passport must be valid for at least three months beyond your intended stay.
If you are a resident in Togo, your passport must be valid for six months from the date you arrive.
Check with your travel provider to make sure your passport and other travel documents meet their requirements.
Visas
British passport holders need a visa to enter Togo. Visas are no longer issued on arrival. You must apply for an e-visa before your arrival. A single entry tourist visa valid for 15 days costs 25,000 West African francs (FCFA), approximately £33. This can be paid by debit or credit card (Visa, Mastercard). More information on application requirements and other visa categories. The Togolese authorities recommend applying for a visa at least 6 days before arrival, to allow for processing time. Applications submitted less than 6 days prior to arrival in Togo will incur extra processing fees.
Yellow fever certificate requirements
Check whether you need a yellow fever certificate by visiting the National Travel Health Network and Centre’s TravelHealthPro website.