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Netherlands visa for Togolese citizens

Entry requirement

Visa required

Togolese citizens need a visa for the Netherlands, obtained before travel.

Where to apply
No mission in your country

Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index

Which Netherlands 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 within 15 days, up to 45 days in individual cases. You receive an e-mail when processing ends; it does not say whether the visa was granted.

Apply on Dutch consular portal – Schengen visa application

All visa types for the Netherlands

For the tourist visa, the Netherlands’ official sources give a standard fee of €90, and applications are made on consular.mfaservices.nl. Processing time, as the Netherlands states it: Usually within 15 days, up to 45 days in individual cases. You receive an e-mail when processing ends; it does not say whether the visa was granted. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.

Where Togolese citizens apply for a visa for the Netherlands

Netherlands has no embassy or consulate in Togo on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.

According to the official diplomatic lists used here, The Netherlands covers Togo from its embassy in Accra, Ghana (168 km from Lomé). Which post accepts applications from residents of Togo is decided by the Netherlands, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

Dutch citizens travelling to Togo

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Travel advice for the Netherlands

  • 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.

Before travelling from Togo to the Netherlands, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates the Netherlands at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 17 August 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to the Netherlands (updated 11 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the Netherlands (updated 13 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.

Good to know

How long Togolese citizens can stay in the Netherlands

How long Togolese citizens may stay in the Netherlands is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How Togolese citizens apply

The Netherlands has no embassy or career consulate in Togo. Togolese citizens apply through a mission of the Netherlands accredited to Togo from abroad, or through another Schengen state that represents the Netherlands for visas; the official visa portal of the Netherlands names the right place.

the Netherlands and the Schengen area

A Schengen visa issued by the Netherlands lets Togolese citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to the Netherlands when it is the main destination of the trip.

The Netherlands’ neighbours for Togolese citizens

Germany and Belgium require Togolese citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Dutch citizens travelling to Togo

Dutch 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 the Netherlands?

Togolese citizens need a visa for the Netherlands, obtained before travel.

Is there an embassy of the Netherlands in Togo?

No. The Netherlands has no embassy in Togo. Official diplomatic lists name its embassy in Accra, Ghana for Togo.

How much does the Netherlands tourist visa cost?

The Netherlands’ official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Usually within 15 days, up to 45 days in individual cases. You receive an e-mail when processing ends; it does not say whether the visa was granted.

Do Dutch citizens need a visa for Togo?

Dutch citizens need an e-Visa for Togo, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 15 days.

Can Togolese citizens enter the Netherlands visa-free?

No; Togolese citizens need a visa for the Netherlands 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.