Togo Waives Visa for African Passport Holders Beginning May 2026

As of 18 May 2026, Togo will officially become the sixth African country to offer visa-free entry to all African passport holders. The move aims to boost tourism and business while introducing new online registration procedures.

In a bid to accelerate continental integration and solidify its role as a logistics hub in the Gulf of Guinea, Togo’s Ministry of Security has enacted a major reform allowing visa-free entry for citizens of African Union member states holding valid national passports. Travelers will be granted visa-free entry to Togo for stays of up to 30 days.

Official announcement, published 19 May 2026

Togo joins Rwanda, Ghana, Benin, Gambia, and Seychelles in promoting total continental mobility. This border opening aligns with Togo’s strategic positioning within the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
Business Hub: The port of Lomé is among West Africa’s deepest and most dynamic, making it a critical transit point for international trade.
Tourism Growth: From Atlantic beaches to the rolling hills of Kpalimé, the country continues to expand its hospitality infrastructure.
Event Industry: Relaxed visa rules are designed to attract major panafrican and international conferences.

"Visa-Free" Does Not Mean "No Procedures"

Many travelers discover too late that a visa waiver doesn’t equal unfettered access. While African travelers no longer need a traditional or e-Visa, advance registration is now mandatory. Less than 24 hours before departure, each visa-exempt traveler must complete an online entry declaration to receive a travel receipt. Sanitary, security, and immigration checks remain stringent at land, sea, and Lomé’s Gnassingbé Eyadéma International Airport (LFW). Applications must be submitted through the official government platform: voyage.gouv.tg.

Electronic Visa (e-Visa) for Non-African Travelers

As a global visa support agency, we assist travelers worldwide. If you do not hold an African Union passport, this exemption does not apply. However, Togo remains readily accessible via its e-Visa system. Here’s the latest for non-African nationals:

Togo e-Visa (Tourism & Business):
Who is eligible? Citizens of North America, South America, Asia, the Middle East, and Europe.
Process: Applications must be submitted and approved before boarding.
Duration & Validity: Typically issued for stays of 15–90 days, with options for single or multiple entries.

Pre-Departure Checklist

Regardless of your profile, verify these requirements before booking your flight to Lomé:

• Passport: Scanned copy of the first three pages with validity exceeding the requested visa by at least three months.

• Vaccination Certificate: Yellow fever vaccination is mandatory (Yellow Card required on arrival).

• Accommodation: Hotel reservation or invitation letter (often requested by customs).

• Travel Ticket: Round-trip flight ticket required.

• Entry Authorization: Pre-entry declaration (for Africans) or approved e-Visa (for others).

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