Togolese Republic · short term business
Professional Visa
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Togo professional visa for journalism, reporting, commerce, project work or important professional activity in Togo.
- Processing time
- Togo Voyage says standard visa processing is 5 working days at most.
- Government fees
- Official listed normal fees range from 25,000 CFA to 100,000 CFA depending on duration and entry type.
- Typical duration
- 1-15 days, 16-30 days, 31-90 days, or 91-365 days multiple entry depending on the professional visa requested.
- Sponsorship required
- Yes
- Leads to permanent residency
- No
Overview
Togo publishes travel visa guidance through the official Togo Voyage portal and document/residence guidance through DGDN and the national service-public platform. These pages give strong public detail for eVisa categories, residence-card types, fees and online filing steps; applicants should still confirm the live portal checklist before payment because the official pages say conditions can change with immigration policy. Togo Voyage says the professional visa allows certain professions or activities, including journalism, reporting and commerce, or responding to partners established in Togo for projects or professional activities. It can also be granted for one year to a foreign promoter of a Togolese-law company or to a foreign professional who does not reside in Togo but carries out important professional activities requiring regular follow-up. Listed normal fees range from 25,000 CFA for 1-15 days single entry to 100,000 CFA for 91-365 days multiple entry.
Additional sources
Primary source
Visa - DGDN Togo ↗ · Direction Generale de la Documentation Nationale
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Primary source
Demande d'un visa - Service public Togo ↗ · Service public de l'administration togolaise
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Eligibility
Typical criteria
- ✓The activity is a professional activity such as journalism, reporting, commerce, project work or regular professional follow-up.Togo Voyage / Government of Togo ↗
- ✓The applicant provides proof of profession, such as a professional card and accreditation issued by the relevant ministry or organisation.Togo Voyage / Government of Togo ↗
- ✓The applicant provides an invitation letter from the person or organisation inviting them.Togo Voyage / Government of Togo ↗
- ✓The applicant provides accommodation evidence and other documents requested by the online platform.Togo Voyage / Government of Togo ↗
Common blockers
- !The purpose is ordinary tourism or long-term residence rather than a professional visit.Togo Voyage / Government of Togo ↗
- !No professional proof, accreditation or invitation evidence.Togo Voyage / Government of Togo ↗
- !The applicant needs local residence and employment rights beyond the professional visa framework.Togo Voyage / Government of Togo ↗
Typical evidence
- ·Online visa application form completed on the official platform.Togo Voyage / Government of Togo ↗
- ·Scanned copy of the first three passport pages, with passport validity at least 3 months beyond the requested visa.Togo Voyage / Government of Togo ↗
- ·Recent identity photograph.Togo Voyage / Government of Togo ↗
- ·Flight reservation or ticket copy where arriving by air.Togo Voyage / Government of Togo ↗
- ·Professional card, accreditation from the relevant ministry or organisation, invitation letter and accommodation evidence.Togo Voyage / Government of Togo ↗
Application pathway
Check the route fit
Confirm the activity fits the professional visa category and duration needed.
Build the evidence pack
Collect professional proof, accreditation, invitation and accommodation evidence.
Submit through the official channel
Apply through Togo Voyage and pay the fee for the requested duration.
After approval
Use the visa for the approved professional activity and move to residence-card formalities if settling in Togo.
Official application links
Where to actually go next
These are the official pages to use for this route. Open them before preparing documents: the forms, fees, appointment systems, and sponsor steps can change without warning.
- ApplyApplicantApply for the professional visa on Togo Voyage ↗
Use this official Togo source to confirm the current checklist, fee, timing and online submission channel before filing. Togo publishes travel visa guidance through the official Togo Voyage portal and document/residence guidance through DGDN and the national service-public platform. These pages give strong public detail for eVisa categories, residence-card types, fees and online filing steps; applicants should still confirm the live portal checklist before payment because the official pages say conditions can change with immigration policy.
Togo Voyage / Government of Togo · verified
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Frequently asked questions
Can the Togo professional visa be valid for a year?+
The official page says it can be granted for one year to certain foreign promoters or professionals who do not reside in Togo but carry out important professional activities requiring regular follow-up.
What evidence is specific to the professional visa?+
The official page lists proof of profession, including a professional card and accreditation, plus an invitation letter.
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