German Embassy in Lomé
Embassy 
Germany Lomé, Togo
- Address
- Boulevard de la République, Lomé
- Phone
- +228 22 233232
- Website
- lome.diplo.de
Head of mission: Stefan Anton Messerer, Ambassador
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · German Federal Foreign Office (Auswärtiges Amt) open data · Record last updated on 30 September 2026
The German embassy in Lomé stands at Boulevard de la République, Lomé, in Lomé, the capital of Togo. Togolese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Germany.
Opening hours of the German embassy in Lomé
No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.
Note from Auswärtiges Amt, in German
Montag bis Freitag von 9:00 bis 12:00 Uhr und nach Absprache.
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Togo
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Christmas Day
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New Year's Day
Public holidays in Germany
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
No regular hours are on record for the German embassy in Lomé, but an official note on hours or appointments is shown (in German).
Germany visa for Togolese citizens
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Togolese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Germany. Applications may be taken here or by a visa centre working for Germany.
Visa statistics
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 796 | 649 | 137 | 17.4% | 52.5% |
| 2024 | 873 | 688 | 174 | 20.2% | 53.3% |
| 2025 | 1,464 | 922 | 539 | 36.9% | 62.1% |
In 2025, Germany’s embassy in Lomé received 1,464 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 922. 539 applications were refused, a refusal rate of 36.9%. In 2024 it had been 20.2%: the rate rose by 16.7 points, a sharp increase. Applications rose by 68% compared with 2024 (873).
Over 2023–2025 the rate ranged from 17.4% (2023) to 36.9% (2025).
Across all Schengen consulates in Togo, 40.2% of applications were refused in 2025; Germany’s rate worldwide was 13.1%. Germany received the 2nd largest number of applications of the 2 Schengen states represented here.
Multiple-entry visas made up 62.1% of those issued. The statistics count applications, not people, and include every nationality that applies here, not only citizens of Togo.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
Other missions nearby
Germany’s other missions in Togo
The German embassy in Lomé is the only mission of Germany in Togo on record. Togo in turn has 6 missions in Germany, its embassy being in Berlin.
Good to know
About the German embassy in Lomé
It appears in official lists as Embassy of Germany in Lomé. The head of mission on record is Stefan Anton Messerer, Ambassador.
Address and contact
Address: Boulevard de la République, Lomé. The record for the German embassy in Lomé includes a phone number and an official website.
German citizens travelling to Togo
Togo requires a visa from German citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 15 days.
When the German embassy in Lomé is closed
The next closures of the German embassy in Lomé for public holidays in Togo are Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026 and New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027; it may also close for Christmas Day (Erster Weihnachtstag) on Friday 25 December 2026.
Before visiting the German embassy in Lomé
Current procedures for the German embassy in Lomé, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the German embassy in Lomé
Within 1 km of the German embassy in Lomé there are 2 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the German Embassy in Lomé?
The German embassy in Lomé is at Boulevard de la République, Lomé.
When is the German Embassy in Lomé closed?
The German embassy in Lomé closes on Togo’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, and usually on the national day of Germany.
Do Togolese citizens need a visa for Germany?
Togolese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Germany.
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