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Switzerland visa for Togolese citizens

Entry requirement

Visa required

Togolese citizens need a visa for Switzerland, obtained before travel.

Where to apply
No mission in your country

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index

Which Switzerland visa?

Schengen visa (type C) for tourism

Key facts

Maximum stay
Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
Fee
€90
Processing time
Normally decided within 15 days, longer in individual cases.

Apply on SEM – online visa application form

All visa types for Switzerland

Switzerland’s tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is sem.admin.ch. Processing time, as Switzerland states it: Normally decided within 15 days, longer in individual cases. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.

Where Togolese citizens apply for a visa for Switzerland

Switzerland 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, Switzerland covers Togo from its embassy in Accra, Ghana (169 km from Lomé). Which post accepts applications from residents of Togo is decided by Switzerland, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

Swiss citizens travelling to Togo

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Travel advice for Switzerland

  • US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
  • 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 Switzerland, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Switzerland at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 13 August 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Switzerland (updated 11 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Switzerland (updated 13 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.

Good to know

How long Togolese citizens can stay in Switzerland

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

How Togolese citizens apply

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

Switzerland and the Schengen area

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

Switzerland’s neighbours for Togolese citizens

Germany, Italy, Liechtenstein, France and Austria require Togolese citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Swiss citizens travelling to Togo

Swiss 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 Switzerland?

Togolese citizens need a visa for Switzerland, obtained before travel.

Is there an embassy of Switzerland in Togo?

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

How much does the Switzerland tourist visa cost?

Switzerland’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Normally decided within 15 days, longer in individual cases.

Do Swiss citizens need a visa for Togo?

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

Can Togolese citizens enter Switzerland visa-free?

No; Togolese citizens need a visa for Switzerland 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.