Embassy
Embassy of Togo in South Africa
235 John Street
Togo visa requirements for South African citizens
South African citizens need an eVisa for Togo. Apply on the official website.
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Togo
eVisa
Togo Voyage is the online service for visa applications and travel registration.
- Visa
- eVisa
- Max stay
- 15 days
- Fee
- Depends on your visa
- Last updated
- 11 November 2026
What to do
Apply on Togo's official eVisa portal with a scan of your passport and a photo.
Leave time for processing before you travel, and print the approval.
Enter on the dates and through the ports the eVisa allows.
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Ways into Togo
Apply online for visits, or check the African visa-free option.
Visa not requiredAfrican visa-free visitsPeople from African countries can visit for up to 30 days without a visa.
- Stay
- 30 days
- Fee
- Free
How to apply
- Register on Togo Voyage at least 1 day before arrival.
- Download your registration slip.
- Show your slip and passport at the border.
Documents required
- Valid national passport
- Immigration registration slip
- Border checks still apply.
- No registration processing time is stated.
eVisaOnline visa applicationTogo Voyage is the online service for visa applications and travel registration.
- Fee
- Depends on your visa
- Processing
- 5 days
How to apply
- Create an account with your email and phone number.
- Complete the travel registration and visa forms.
- Upload the documents for your trip.
- Pay online and wait for approval.
- Download your travel slip before departure.
- Apply at least 5 days before arrival, but no more than 90 days ahead.
- Standard processing takes 5 working days; business visas have an announced 2-working-day target.
eVisaSingle-entry tourist visaAn online visa for tourism or invited meetings, fairs, seminars and conferences.
- Stay
- 1–15 days
- Fee
- F CFA 25,000
- Processing
- 5 days
- Entries
- Single
How to apply
- Create a Togo Voyage account and check who can apply.
- Complete the forms and upload your documents.
- Pay online.
- Get approval and download your travel slip before departure.
Documents required
- Online application
- First 3 passport pages
- 1 recent passport photo
- Flight booking or ticket, if flying
- Your passport must outlast your visa by more than 3 months.
- Processing normally takes 5 working days; visa validity starts when you enter.
eVisaMultiple-entry tourist visaAn online tourist visa allowing more than 1 entry within the approved stay.
- Stay
- 1–15 days
- Fee
- F CFA 35,000
- Processing
- 5 days
- Entries
- Multiple
How to apply
- Create a Togo Voyage account and complete the forms.
- Choose 1–15 days and multiple entries.
- Upload your documents and pay online.
- Get approval before travel.
Documents required
- Online application
- First 3 passport pages
- 1 recent passport photo
- Flight booking or ticket, if flying
- Your passport must outlast your visa by more than 3 months.
- Processing normally takes 5 working days; new entries do not promise 15 more days.
eVisa16–30-day tourist visaAn online tourist visa for visits lasting 16–30 days, with multiple entries.
- Stay
- 16–30 days
- Fee
- F CFA 45,000
- Processing
- 5 days
- Entries
- Multiple
How to apply
- Create a Togo Voyage account and complete the forms.
- Choose the 16–30-day option.
- Upload your documents and pay online.
- Get approval before departure.
Documents required
- Online application
- First 3 passport pages
- 1 recent passport photo
- Flight booking or ticket, if flying
- Your passport must outlast your visa by more than 3 months.
- Processing normally takes 5 working days; new entries do not promise 30 more days.
eVisa31–90-day tourist visaAn online tourist visa for visits lasting 31–90 days, with multiple entries.
- Stay
- 31–90 days
- Fee
- F CFA 65,000
- Processing
- 5 days
- Entries
- Multiple
How to apply
- Create a Togo Voyage account and complete the forms.
- Choose the 31–90-day option.
- Upload your documents and pay online.
- Get approval before departure.
Documents required
- Online application
- First 3 passport pages
- 1 recent passport photo
- Flight booking or ticket, if flying
- Your passport must outlast your visa by more than 3 months.
- Processing normally takes 5 working days; new entries do not promise 90 more days.
Sources (11)Last updated 11 November 2026
- Togo Voyage — official entry portal and current notices
- Togo Voyage — visa types, published tariffs, documents and passport agreements
- Togo Voyage — transit, residence exemptions, applications and border documents
- National Documentation Directorate — visa applications
- National Documentation Directorate — residence and employment conditions
- Togo Ministry of Foreign Affairs — official ministry and services website
- Togo High Commission in London — visa service
- Togo Embassy in Washington — travel procedures and African exemption notice
- Government of Togo — African visa exemption, 19 May 2026
- Government of Togo — visa framework adopted on 6 October 2026
- Investment Ministry — announced business visa and investor residence provisions, 8 October 2026
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Coming from South Africa
- Plugs C EAdapter for some
- MoneyXOF Fr
- Time−2h
- DrivingOn the rightLook left first
- LanguageFrench
- Emergency117 police8200 ambulance
Planning your Togo trip
- Lomé’s marketsThe general markets and voodoo markets are among the country’s most popular visitor stops.
- TogovilleThis town on Lake Togo has voodoo shrines and historic sights.
- Kpalimé regionThis coffee-growing area offers cooler weather, pleasant views and good walks.
- Koutammakou and Tamberma ValleyNorth of Kara, the Batammariba people build and live in distinctive mud-and-straw tower houses. Reaching this World Heritage site takes a longer journey.
Scams to watch for in Togo
About Togo
Togo is a narrow West African republic running north from a short Gulf of Guinea coastline.
- Capital
- Lomé
- Money
- West African CFA franc (Fr)
- Languages
- French
- Time zone
- UTC
- Cars drive on the
- right side
- Calling code
- +228
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Questions
Do south african citizens need a visa for Togo?
South African citizens need an eVisa for Togo. Apply on the official website.
How long can south african citizens stay in Togo?
Up to 15 days each visit with the evisa rule. Staying longer can mean a fine or a ban from coming back.
Where do I apply online for Togo?
Only on Togo's official government website. Avoid agents and look-alike sites that add fees. Apply before you book anything you can't cancel.
Does a US, UK or Schengen visa help south african citizens enter Togo?
We have no record of Togo relaxing its rules for south african citizens who hold another country's visa. Check with the embassy before you rely on one.
Do togolese citizens need a visa for South Africa?
Togolese citizens need a visa for South Africa, from its embassy or consulate.
Do other Africa passports get easier entry to Togo?
Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Cape Verde Gambia, and 5 more can enter without applying before they travel.
Which countries near Togo are easier for south african citizens?
Benin, Gambia, Ghana, Cape Verde Guinea-Bissau, and 3 more let south african citizens in without applying before travel.
What should I carry to Togo?
Apply on Togo's official eVisa portal with a scan of your passport and a photo. Leave time for processing before you travel, and print the approval.
What money is used in Togo?
West African CFA franc (Fr). Carry some cash for arrival, especially if a visa fee is paid at the border.
What language do people speak in Togo?
French.
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