Togo e-Visa for citizens of Switzerland: online application, fees and processing time 2026

Yes. Togo does not grant visa-free entry to Swiss passport holders: a visa is required regardless of your reason for travelling (tourism, family visit, business). The recommended route is the e-visa, an authorisation you start online from Switzerland and finalise on arrival. This system saves you a trip to a consulate, which matters because Togo does not have an embassy in every European country. Make sure your passport is valid for several months beyond your return date and contains blank pages. Don't confuse the e-visa with a plain visa on arrival: submitting the online application beforehand remains the essential step, while the formality in Lomé is only the completion of the file you already registered.

The published fee is the government charge alone. Two or three other lines are added before the visa is in the passport, and they are what makes the final bill.

• Government feeNot published in a source we can verify

  Paid to the state, non-refundable if the visa is refused.

• Agency or online serviceOptional, added on top

  Never compulsory. An intermediary fills the form for you, it does not change the decision or the processing time.

We only display amounts published by an official source. Confirm the total before paying anything.

Get a complete file ready before you leave. In general terms you'll need: a valid passport with blank pages; a recent passport photo in the required format; proof of accommodation (a hotel booking, or the address and contact details of your host in Togo); a return or onward flight ticket; and, crucially, the international yellow fever vaccination certificate. This vaccination is required to enter Togo and may be checked on arrival: without a valid certificate you may be refused entry. Get vaccinated well in advance (protection takes effect after a delay) at an international vaccination centre in Switzerland. Depending on your situation, further items may be requested (proof of sufficient funds, business purpose, etc.): refer to the exact list shown on the official portal.

The process runs on Togo's official immigration portal, voyage.gouv.tg. You create an account, complete the form with your personal and trip details (dates, purpose, accommodation address), upload the requested documents, and pay the fee online. At the end of this first step you receive a confirmation or pre-authorisation to keep. Togo's particularity is that the final authorisation is issued and collected on arrival at Lomé international airport (Gnassingbé Eyadéma): go to the dedicated counter with your online confirmation, your passport and your supporting documents. Print your confirmation and keep a copy on your phone as well. Because the exact steps and the amount can change, always follow the instructions displayed on the official portal at the time you apply.

The regime follows your nationality, not where you live. If you reside in Switzerland but travel on another country's passport, the rule on this page is not yours. Filing usually still happens from your country of residence, at the post competent for it, but the requirement itself comes from your passport.

Processing times and fees for the Togolese e-visa vary and are subject to change, which is why we don't quote a fixed amount here. The golden rule: submit your application several days to a few weeks before departure, not the night before your flight. Above all, plan the yellow fever vaccination early, as it must be done well ahead to be valid at the time of entry. Pay only through the official portal voyage.gouv.tg and be wary of intermediary sites that add extra charges. Keep several copies (paper and digital) of your e-visa confirmation and your yellow fever certificate. Finally, check the Swiss FDFA travel advice before departure for up-to-date health and safety recommendations.

The most common mistake is believing you can simply get a visa on arrival with no prior steps: the online application is still required, and the Lomé formality is only its finalisation. A second classic pitfall is forgetting or postponing the yellow fever vaccination, which can lead to a refused entry or an on-the-spot vaccination. Also check that your passport stays valid long enough after your return and has free pages. Enter your details exactly as they appear on your passport, with no typos, since any mismatch can hold up your file. Do not use unofficial sites that imitate the government portal. And because entry conditions can change, do a final check on voyage.gouv.tg and with the FDFA a few days before departure.