Togo
France
France visa for Togolese citizens
Entry requirement
France requires Togolese citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- France visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at tg.ambafrance.org
Which France visa?
Uniform Schengen visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- Usually 15 days after lodging the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; allow extra time to obtain an appointment.
France’s tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is france-visas.gouv.fr. Processing time, as France states it: Usually 15 days after lodging the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; allow extra time to obtain an appointment. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
French missions in Togo
- Embassy of France in Lomé
13 Avenue Mama Fousséni BP 337, Lomé
France has 1 mission in Togo, with its embassy in Lomé.
France: visa decisions in Togo
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 8,005 | 5,092 | 2,702 | 34.7% | 33.9% |
| 2024 | 8,240 | 5,070 | 3,137 | 38.2% | 38.4% |
| 2025 | 8,963 | 5,235 | 3,609 | 40.8% | 31.6% |
In 2025, France’s embassy and consulates in Togo (Lomé) received 8,963 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 5,235. The refusal rate was 40.8%. The refusal rate rose by 2.6 points from 38.2% in 2024. Applications rose by 9% compared with 2024 (8,240).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 40.2% of the applications lodged in Togo that year. France’s consulates worldwide refused 14.2%. France was the most applied-for Schengen state in Togo.
You apply to the Schengen state that is your main destination (the longest stay or the main purpose; the state of first entry only when there is none), so a lower rate elsewhere is no reason to apply there. The figures cover applications lodged in Togo, by any nationality: mostly citizens, but also residents from other countries.
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
French citizens travelling to Togo
FranceTogo e-Visa Togo visa for citizens of France
Travel advice for France
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Togolese citizens planning a trip to France can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates France at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 20 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to France (updated 22 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for France (updated 28 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Togolese citizens can stay in France
How long Togolese citizens may stay in France is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Togolese citizens apply
In Togo, applications go to the French embassy in Lomé, or to a visa centre acting for France; fees, documents and processing times are published by France.
France and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by France lets Togolese citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to France when it is the main destination of the trip.
France’s neighbours for Togolese citizens
Switzerland, Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg, Italy, Andorra, Monaco and Spain require Togolese citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
French citizens travelling to Togo
Togo requires a visa from French citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 15 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Togolese citizens need a visa for France?
France requires Togolese citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the French embassy in Togo?
The French embassy in Togo is in Lomé.
How much does the France tourist visa cost?
France’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Usually 15 days after lodging the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; allow extra time to obtain an appointment.
Do French citizens need a visa for Togo?
Togo requires a visa from French citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 15 days.
Can Togolese citizens enter France visa-free?
No; Togolese citizens need a visa for France obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.