Togo for citizens of Japan

🔑 How to enter to Togo from Japan

To enter Togo, Japanese citizens must follow some fairly simple steps. Please note that migration services have the right to request additional documents (return tickets, accommodation reservations and etc.).

1. Before traveling to Togo, check whether your Japanese passport is valid. Passport must be valid for 6 months after entering Togo and have at least 1 blank page for entry stamp.
2. Show your Japanese passport to the immigration officer upon arrival.
3. Getting a visa - an entry stamp in your Japanese passport. You are allowed to stay in Togo for 15 days.

✅ Requirements for Japanese citizens to visit Togo with tourist visa

• Japanese citizens should provide valid passport. Passport must be valid at the all time of entry to Togo. The passport must be a minimum of one blank page for the entry stamp.
• Medical insurance is recommended, as treatment of Japanese citizens on the territory of Togo is carried out on a commercial basis.

⚠ Citizens of Japan must obtain a visa in advance before traveling to Togo.

A Togolese tourist visa is required for Japanese citizens. At the discretion of the embassy staff, the visa can be issued strictly under the travel time line. When applying for a tourist visa to Togo, the applicant must be in person. You may applay for a Togolese tourist visa online.

✅ How to apply for Togo tourist visa from Japan

1. Prepare all required documents.
2. Complete the application form and attach all required documents.
3. Submit your visa application online.
4. Await processing of documents.
5. Receive your passports with visas. .

ℹ The processing time is usually standard, but may increase depending on the embassy's workload. Refusal may be received without explanation. The visa fee is non-refundable in case of refusal. The application must be submitted for each applicant separately and in person.

❓ FAQ

1. Do citizens of Japan require a visa to visit the Togo?

   Japanese citizens do not need a visa to visit the Togo.

2. How long Japanese citizens are allowed to stay in Togo without a visa?

   The maximum duration of stay in Togo for citizens of Japan for a visa-free stay is 15 days.

3. What happens if a Japanese passport holder stays in Togo longer than the visa-free period allowed?

   Overstaying visa-free entry to Togo is punishable by a fine, in case of serious violations a ban on entry to Togo is possible. It is essential to leave the country before your authorized stay expires or to extend your stay legally if needed.

4. Do citizens of Japan need to show proof of sufficient funds to enter Togo without a visa?

   Togolese immigration authorities may ask for proof of sufficient funds or a return ticket when entering the country without a visa. It is advisable to have these documents with you when traveling.

5. What documents are required for Japanese citizens to enter Togo without a visa?

   Japanese citizens need a valid passport with at least six months validity, a return or onward ticket, and proof of sufficient funds to cover their stay in Togo.

6. Can Japanese work or study during the visa-free stay in Togo?

   The Togo visa-free stay is usually for tourism purposes only. For working or studying in Togo Japanese citizens usually requires a specific visa, and you should not engage in such activities on a tourist visa-free stay.