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Russia visa for Togolese citizens
Entry requirement
Togolese citizens need a visa for Russia, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Russia visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which Russia visa?
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to six months
- Processing time
- Set by the Russian mission where you apply; urgent processing costs more.
Processing time, as Russia states it: Set by the Russian mission where you apply; urgent processing costs more. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to six months.
Where Togolese citizens apply for a visa for Russia
Russia has no embassy or consulate in Togo on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Embassy of Russia in Cotonou135 km
Boulevard de la Marina, Cotonou
- Embassy of Russia in Accra167 km
Jawaharlal Nehru Road, Switchback Lane, Accra
- Consulate General of Russia in Lagos244 km
Walter Carrington Crescent 5, Lagos
Measured from Lomé, Russian embassies and consulates are closest in Cotonou, Benin (135 km), Accra, Ghana (167 km) and Lagos, Nigeria (244 km). Russia sets which of its missions takes applications from Togo; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.
Russian citizens travelling to Togo
RussiaTogo e-Visa Togo visa for citizens of Russia
Travel advice for Russia
- US State Department Level 4: Do not travel
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to the whole country
- German Foreign Office Travel warning for the whole country (Reisewarnung)
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 Russia, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Russia at Level 4, do not travel (updated 28 December 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to Russia (updated 18 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a travel warning (Reisewarnung) for Russia (updated 21 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Togolese citizens can stay in Russia
How long Togolese citizens may stay in Russia is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Togolese citizens apply
Russia has no embassy or career consulate in Togo. Togolese citizens apply through a mission of Russia accredited to Togo from abroad; the official visa portal of Russia names the right place.
Russia’s neighbours for Togolese citizens
China, Belarus, Ukraine, Latvia, Poland, Estonia, Lithuania, Finland, Norway, Azerbaijan and North Korea require Togolese citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Russian citizens travelling to Togo
Russian 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 Russia?
Togolese citizens need a visa for Russia, obtained before travel.
Is there an embassy of Russia in Togo?
No. Russia has no embassy in Togo. The nearest Russian embassy is in Cotonou, Benin, 135 km from Lomé.
Do Russian citizens need a visa for Togo?
Russian citizens need an e-Visa for Togo, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 15 days.
Can Togolese citizens enter Russia visa-free?
No; Togolese citizens need a visa for Russia obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.