Visa for Canada from Togo: price, documents and processing time 2026

Yes. Togolese passport holders must obtain a Temporary Resident Visa (visitor visa) before travelling to Canada, as Togo is not eligible for the Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA). This visa covers tourism and family visits. It must be approved before boarding and is not issued on arrival.

• Government fee100 CAD
• Application centre feeVariable, set by the operator
• Agency or online serviceOptional, added on top
• ExtrasVariable

Prepare a valid passport, proof of sufficient funds, an invitation letter or accommodation booking, your itinerary, and evidence of ties to Togo (employment, family, property) showing you intend to return. The visa and biometrics fees are listed on canada.ca; rely only on the official amount when you pay. Translated documents may be requested.

Apply online on the IRCC website (canada.ca): create an account, complete the form and upload your documents. You then book an appointment at a Visa Application Centre (VAC) for fingerprints and a photo; for applicants in Togo this centre may be in a neighbouring country. Keep your application number to track progress.

Then the application goes to the post accredited for Togo, often in a neighbouring capital, or to a state acting on its behalf. Confirm which post is competent with the official source before travelling to a third country to apply, a rejected file at the wrong counter costs the trip and the fee.

The regime follows your nationality, not where you live. If you reside in Togo 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.

IRCC publishes indicative processing times by country on canada.ca; check them before buying tickets and apply well ahead. Biometrics collection is generally valid for several years. Also confirm any entry health requirements that may apply to your route.

The most frequent mistake is presenting weak proof of ties or funds, which often leads to refusal. Do not buy non-refundable tickets until the visa is issued. Because fees and timelines change, always rely on the official canada.ca site rather than intermediaries.