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Togo Visa for Germany Citizens 2026

e-Visa / eTA

German citizens need an e-visa for Togo - apply online via visa.gouv.tg before travel; fee approx EUR 43, processing around 72 hours.

Guide last updated October 14, 2026. Always verify with official sources before travel.

What you need

  • Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond stay
  • Digital passport photo for the online application
  • Proof of onward or return ticket
  • Proof of accommodation
  • Proof of sufficient funds
  • Yellow fever vaccination certificate, mandatory for Togo
  • Travel health insurance recommended
  • Biometrics: not required for the e-visa; fingerprints may be taken on arrival

Visa types

  • Tourist e-visa: single entry, 90 days validity, standard max stay 15 days, fee approx EUR 43
  • Business e-visa: single or multiple entry, fee approx EUR 90, requires an invitation letter

How to apply online

  • Apply at the official e-visa portal, visa.gouv.tg
  • Steps: register an account, fill in the application, upload passport scan, photo, and yellow fever certificate, pay online by card
  • Processing time: typically 72 hours
  • Approval arrives by email as a PDF to print and present, along with your passport, on arrival at Lome-Tokoin International Airport

Fees & processing time

  • Tourist e-visa: approx EUR 43, including the online service fee
  • Business e-visa: approx EUR 90
  • No separate VFS or BLS fee - the e-visa portal is the sole application route
  • Standard processing: 72 hours
  • Express processing is not formally offered, but urgent cases can sometimes be expedited by contacting support

Tips for Germany travelers

  • Apply at least a week before travel to account for possible processing delays
  • Common rejection reasons: missing yellow fever certificate, blurry passport scan, mismatched travel dates
  • Print the e-visa approval - airlines typically require it before boarding
  • Extensions beyond the initial stay can be requested at the Direction Generale de la Documentation Nationale in Lome
  • Double-check the visa.gouv.tg domain before paying, as similar-looking third-party sites charge higher unofficial fees

Official links & resources

Always confirm requirements with government or embassy sources before applying.

This guide is for information only. Visa policies change without notice. Travel Visa Stack is not an immigration authority. Always verify with official government or embassy sources before making travel plans.