Togo visa options for Ireland passport holders

Visa types & longer-stay routes for Togo

Rules are written for non-ECOWAS foreign nationals (e.g. US, UK, EU, Canada, Australia) who need a visa; citizens of ECOWAS/CEDEAO member states are visa-exempt for short stays.

• Most nomadsTourist

  Tourist e-Visa

  Up to 90 days; single- or multiple-entry depending on option chosen

  Insurance

  Required— not compulsory for entry, but the Togolese government advises subscribing to medical/travel insurance; medical evacuation cover is strongly advised given limited local facilities.

  Good for

  Non-ECOWAS travellers visiting Togo for tourism, sightseeing or attending meetings, conferences and seminars.

  Requirement

  Online application via the official portal voyage.gouv.tg (sole legal route since the Paris embassy stopped issuing visas in 2022); passport valid 6+ months, passport photo, proof of accommodation and onward travel, and a valid yellow-fever vaccination certificate. Fee approx. 25,000–65,000 CFA (roughly 39–100 EUR); processing about 5–6 business days. Verify figures.

• Business

  Business / Professional Visa

  Up to 90 days; up to 1 year reported for business founders. Single- or multiple-entry

  Insurance

  Recommended— travel/medical insurance advised by Togolese authorities; not a stated entry condition.

  Good for

  Foreign nationals travelling for business, commercial activity, journalism, construction projects or other professional missions.

  Requirement

  Apply via voyage.gouv.tg / DGDN with passport, invitation or proof of business purpose, and yellow-fever certificate. Fee approx. 25,000–100,000 CFA depending on duration. Verify with DGDN.

• Work

  Work Visa (employment)

  Aligned to the employment contract; converts to a residence card (carte de séjour) after arrival for stays over 3 months

  Insurance

  Required— no insurance mandate stated; a medical certificate from a state doctor is required for the residence card (this is a fitness check, not insurance).

  Good for

  Foreign nationals taking up salaried employment with a Togolese company.

  Requirement

  Employment contract with a Togolese company; visa application via DGDN, then apply for a residence permit at the DGDN in Lomé. A medical certificate (issued within 3 months) and criminal-record check are required for the residence card. Verify current fees.

• Study

  Student Visa / Student Residence Card

  For the duration of studies; 1-year student residence card (approx. 100,000 XOF) or 3-year (approx. 250,000 XOF), renewable

  Insurance

  Required— no insurance requirement stated by DGDN; medical certificate required for the residence card.

  Good for

  Foreign students enrolled at a Togolese school or higher-education institution.

  Requirement

  Proof of admission/enrolment at a Togolese institution; entry visa then a student carte de séjour from DGDN. Medical certificate (within 3 months) and criminal-record check required. Permits limited part-time on-campus work. Verify fees.

• Residence

  Immigration / Long-Stay Visa

  90 days, renewable once; requires residence-card processing on arrival for longer stays

  Insurance

  Required— no insurance condition stated; medical certificate required at residence-card stage.

  Good for

  Foreigners settling in Togo long-term for work, study, investment or family reunification.

  Requirement

  Multiple-entry 'immigration visa' (reported fee approx. 65,000 CFA) via DGDN/voyage.gouv.tg, then a carte de séjour at the DGDN in Lomé once in-country. Verify current terms.

• Residence

  Residence Card (Carte de Séjour) — temporary / ordinary / privileged

  Temporary 1 year; ordinary 3 years (workers/investors); privileged 5–10 years (long-term residents, investors, highly qualified professionals)

  Insurance

  Required— no health-insurance requirement stated; a state-doctor medical certificate is mandatory for the card.

  Good for

  Foreigners residing in Togo more than 3 months — workers, investors, retirees, qualified professionals and long-term residents.

  Requirement

  Applied for at the DGDN after 3+ months in Togo: printed form, passport copy (incl. visa page), criminal record from country of origin, Togolese non-conviction attestation, and a medical certificate from a state doctor (within 3 months). Investors need an approved investment plan / registered company; retirees must show financial stability. Cost approx. 100,000–800,000 XOF by card type; processing from ~2 weeks. Verify.

• Transit

  Transit Visa

  Short transit only (verify exact limit)

  Insurance

  Recommended— not required for transit, but travel insurance advised.

  Good for

  Foreign nationals transiting through Togolese territory en route to another destination.

  Requirement

  Issued under the e-visa system for transit; valid passport, yellow-fever certificate and onward travel documents. Confirm conditions on voyage.gouv.tg.

Visa rules change frequently and depend on nationality; the official e-visa portal voyage.gouv.tg is the only authoritative source and figures here are approximate — verify before travel. Last checked: 2026-06.

Last verified June 2026

Ireland → Togo: frequently asked

Do Ireland passport holders need a visa to visit Togo?

e-Visa. Apply for a visa online before travelling. Always confirm with the official source before booking.

Can a Ireland passport holder live or work long-term in Togo?

Yes, via a long-stay visa. Togo has 7 documented visa types covering work, study, residence and — where it exists — digital-nomad routes.

Do I need travel insurance for Togo?

Entry to Togo never includes health cover, so travel medical insurance is strongly recommended. Several Togo visas also require proof of insurance before they're granted.