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Germany visa for Togolese citizens
Entry requirement
Togolese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Germany.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Germany visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at lome.diplo.de
Which Germany visa?
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 the mission receives the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; any waiting time for an appointment comes on top.
Germany’s tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is videx.diplo.de. Processing time, as Germany states it: Usually 15 days after the mission receives the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; any waiting time for an appointment comes on top. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
German missions in Togo
- Embassy of Germany in Lomé
Boulevard de la République, Lomé
Germany has 1 mission in Togo, with its embassy in Lomé.
Germany: visa decisions in Togo
| 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 and consulates in Togo (Lomé) received 1,464 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 922. 36.9% of applications were refused. 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).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 40.2% of the applications lodged in Togo that year. Germany’s consulates worldwide refused 13.1%. Germany was the 2nd 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
German citizens travelling to Togo
GermanyTogo e-Visa Togo visa for citizens of Germany
Travel advice for Germany
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
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 Germany can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Germany at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 12 May 2025) and the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Germany (updated 11 August 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Togolese citizens can stay in Germany
How long Togolese citizens may stay in Germany 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 German embassy in Lomé, or to a visa centre acting for Germany; fees, documents and processing times are published by Germany.
Germany and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Germany lets Togolese citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Germany when it is the main destination of the trip.
Germany’s neighbours for Togolese citizens
Switzerland, Poland, the Netherlands, Denmark, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Luxembourg, France and Austria require Togolese citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
German citizens travelling to Togo
German citizens need an e-Visa for Togo, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 15 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Togolese citizens need a visa for Germany?
Togolese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Germany.
Where is the German embassy in Togo?
The German embassy in Togo is in Lomé.
How much does the Germany tourist visa cost?
Germany’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Usually 15 days after the mission receives the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; any waiting time for an appointment comes on top.
Do German citizens need a visa for Togo?
German citizens need an e-Visa for Togo, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 15 days.
Can Togolese citizens enter Germany visa-free?
No; Togolese citizens need a visa for Germany 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.