🇹🇬 Togo visa requirements for Sao Tomean citizens
Sao Tomean citizens need an e-visa for Togo, which can be applied for online before traveling.
Entry rules for São Tomé and Príncipe passport holders
Before traveling to Togo, Sao Tomean citizens must apply for an electronic visa through the official Togo government portal. Processing usually takes from a few hours to a few business days, so apply well before your flight. Print a copy of the approval to show at check-in and on arrival.
Entry rules can change at short notice. Always confirm current requirements with the official Togo immigration authority or your nearest embassy before booking.
How this compares
The Sao Tomean passport ranks #142 worldwide, opening 61 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (25 visa-free, 34 with a visa on arrival and 2 with an eTA). Togo is not among them — it is one of the 100 destinations that still require an embassy visa or an application before departure.
The reverse trip is easier: Togolese citizens can enter São Tomé and Príncipe visa-free · 90 days.
Across Western Africa as a whole, 9 of 16 destinations are open to Sao Tomean travelers without arranging a visa in advance.
About Togo
- Capital
- Lomé
- Region
- Western Africa
- Currency
- West African CFA franc (Fr)
- Languages
- French
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Frequently asked questions
Do Sao Tomean citizens need a visa for Togo?
Sao Tomean citizens need an e-visa for Togo, which can be applied for online before traveling.
Can Sao Tomean citizens apply online for entry to Togo?
Yes. Togo offers an online e-visa for São Tomé and Príncipe passport holders. Apply through the official government portal before your trip.
What currency is used in Togo?
The currency in Togo is the West African CFA franc (Fr). The capital city is Lomé.
Is this information up to date?
Current status: e-Visa for Sao Tomean citizens traveling to Togo. This page is built from the open Passport Index dataset, which was last updated on 2025-01-12. Visa rules can change between dataset updates, so always confirm with the Togo embassy or immigration authority before booking.
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Source data last updated 2025-01-12.