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Temporary Residence Card

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Source check: all 7 official citations reconfirmed 13 September 2026

One-year Togo residence card for non-student foreigners who want to stay or establish residence in Togo.

No sponsorship requiredDoes not lead to permanent residencyOne year.
Processing time
The DGDN page lists 30 days.
Government fees
The DGDN page lists 200,000 CFA for a one-year temporary residence card.
Typical duration
One year.
Sponsorship required
No
Leads to permanent residency
No
Reviewed Direction Generale de la Documentation Nationale ↗

In short

As of 29 June 2026, the Temporary Residence Card for Togolese Republic is an unsponsored Togo immigration route. Sources: official Togolese Republic government pages, reviewed 29 June 2026.

Cite this: https://visaatlas.org/visas/togo/temporary-residence-card#answer

What is the Temporary Residence Card in Togolese Republic?

Temporary Residence Card is an unsponsored Togo route. Indicative government fees are The DGDN page lists 200,000 CFA for a one-year temporary residence card; indicative processing time is The DGDN page lists 30 days; typical duration is One year. This route does not lead to permanent residence.

Verified against Direction Generale de la Documentation Nationale on 29 June 2026.

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. The DGDN residence-card page says foreigners who decide to settle in Togo are considered immigrants and must hold a residence card. It lists the temporary residence card for non-student foreigners as valid for one year and priced at 200,000 CFA. The same page gives a 30-day execution period and explains online filing, payment, DGDN verification and in-person document deposit and collection.

Additional sources

Eligibility

Typical criteria

Common blockers

Typical evidence

Application pathway

  1. Check the route fit

    Complete the official online residence-card form and identify the correct card type.

  2. Build the evidence pack

    Wait for DGDN verification and correct any notified data errors.

  3. Submit through the official channel

    Pay the residence-card fee online using the platform payment methods.

  4. After approval

    Print the form and attend DGDN with all supporting documents, then collect the card after notification.

After approval: prepare for your next step

For Temporary Residence Card, use the actual decision and the issuing authority’s instructions to establish what has been granted. A successful application, permission to enter, permission to work and a residence document are not interchangeable.

  1. 1. Check the decision. Confirm the name, passport, status granted, start date and any next action. Resolve an error with the authority before relying on the document for travel or employment.
  2. 2. Establish the travel step. Read any entry window, activation, collection or in-country registration instruction. For an extension or change of status, do not assume leaving the country is required or safe while a further step remains pending.
  3. 3. Confirm what you may do. Check whether employment, self-employment, remote work or study is permitted under the status granted. Do not infer unrestricted work rights from the absence of an employer sponsor.
  4. 4. Organise the household. Check each accompanying person’s permission separately, then arrange healthcare, accommodation, access to money and the relevant local registrations. A tax number or bank account does not by itself prove a right to work.
  5. 5. Keep the ongoing conditions visible. Record the actual expiry, renewal process, permitted absences and any duty to report changes. An initial grant does not automatically establish permanent residence or citizenship.
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Official application links

Where to actually go next

Government links only

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.

  1. ApplyApplicant
    Check Togo residence-card filing on DGDN ↗

    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.

    Direction Generale de la Documentation Nationale · verified

  2. Official guidanceApplicant
    Read the DGDN residence-card guidance ↗

    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.

    Direction Generale de la Documentation Nationale · verified

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Togo list for residence-card processing?+

The DGDN page lists 30 days.

What is the one-year non-student residence card fee?+

The DGDN page lists 200,000 CFA for a one-year temporary residence card.

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How we verified this

We check every figure on this page against the primary government source, record the date it was last checked, and re-check it on a regular schedule. Rules change, so always confirm time-sensitive details with the official source before you rely on them. Visa Atlas is an information-only publication and does not give legal advice.

Primary source: Direction Generale de la Documentation Nationale

Last checked: 29 June 2026

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