Togo
United Kingdom
United Kingdom visa for Togolese citizens
Entry requirement
Togolese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United Kingdom.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- United Kingdom visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which United Kingdom visa?
Standard Visitor visa (tourism)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 6 months per visit
- Fee
- £135
- Processing time
- Usually within 3 weeks of the biometric appointment
All visa types for the United Kingdom
For the tourist visa, the United Kingdom’s official sources give a standard fee of £135, and applications are made on gov.uk. Processing time, as the United Kingdom states it: Usually within 3 weeks of the biometric appointment. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 6 months per visit.
Where Togolese citizens apply for a visa for the United Kingdom
United Kingdom 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 the United Kingdom in Abidjan584 km
Rue du Bélier, 01 BP 2581 Abidjan
- 168 km
- Consulate General of the United Kingdom in Lagos244 km
Walter Carrington Crescent 11, Lagos
According to the official diplomatic lists used here, The United Kingdom covers Togo from its embassy in Abidjan, Ivory Coast (584 km from Lomé). Measured from Lomé, other British embassies and consulates are closest in Accra, Ghana (168 km) and Lagos, Nigeria (244 km). The United Kingdom sets which of its missions takes applications from Togo; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.
British citizens travelling to Togo
United KingdomTogo e-Visa Togo visa for citizens of the United Kingdom
Travel advice for the United Kingdom
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- 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.
For a trip from Togo to the United Kingdom, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates the United Kingdom at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 8 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the United Kingdom (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Togolese citizens can stay in the United Kingdom
How long Togolese citizens may stay in the United Kingdom is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Togolese citizens apply
The United Kingdom has no embassy or career consulate in Togo. Togolese citizens apply through a mission of the United Kingdom accredited to Togo from abroad; the official visa portal of the United Kingdom names the right place.
The United Kingdom’s neighbours for Togolese citizens
Ireland requires Togolese citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
British citizens travelling to Togo
British citizens need a visa for Togo, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 15 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Togolese citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
Togolese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United Kingdom.
Is there an embassy of the United Kingdom in Togo?
No. The United Kingdom has no embassy in Togo. Official diplomatic lists name its embassy in Abidjan, Ivory Coast for Togo.
How much does the United Kingdom tourist visa cost?
The United Kingdom’s official sources give a standard fee of £135 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Usually within 3 weeks of the biometric appointment.
Do British citizens need a visa for Togo?
British citizens need a visa for Togo, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 15 days.
Can Togolese citizens enter the United Kingdom visa-free?
No; Togolese citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom 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.