West Africa · IE passport
Do Irish citizens need a visa for Togo?
Entry rules change often. We checked these on 27 October 2026 against the sources below. Confirm with the official portal before you book.
Yes. Irish citizens need a visa for Togo and should apply for an eVisa online before travel.
At a glance
- Visa required
- Yes
- Type
- eVisa
- Fee
- See official portal
- Stay
- Up to 15 days
- Yellow fever
- Certificate required
- Arrive at
- LFW
How to get your Togo evisa
- Apply on the official portal linked on this page. Use only the government site; look-alike agency sites charge extra.
- Prepare a passport scan, a recent photo, your flight booking and first hotel address.
- Allow at least two weeks for approval, then print the eVisa or keep it on your phone.
Most African countries treat all EU passports the same way, but some do not (Mozambique and Rwanda, for example). This page uses the rule for Ireland.
Health requirements
Yellow fever. A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required for all arriving travellers (usually from 9 months or 1 year of age).
Malaria. Malaria is present across most of the country. Ask a travel clinic about antimalarial tablets.
Book a travel clinic visit 6 to 8 weeks before departure. Some vaccines, including yellow fever, must be given at least 10 days before you arrive.
Travel advice for Irish travellers
Your own government publishes safety advice and emergency contacts for Togo. Check it before you book and register your trip if your country offers that service: Department of Foreign Affairs of Ireland (travel advice).
More entry rules for your passport: all 54 countries, visa-free countries, eVisa countries and visa on arrival countries.
On arrival in Togo
- Capital
- Lomé
- Currency
- West African CFA franc (XOF)
- Languages
- French, Ewe, Kabiyè
- Plugs
- Type C
- Best time
- November to February
- Airports
- Lomé (LFW)
Frequently asked questions
Do Irish citizens need a visa for Togo?
Yes. Irish citizens need a visa for Togo and should apply for an eVisa online before travel.
How long can Irish citizens stay in Togo?
Up to 15 days for tourism. Overstaying can lead to fines and future entry bans.
Do I need a yellow fever certificate for Togo?
A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required for all arriving travellers (usually from 9 months or 1 year of age).
How much does the Togo visa cost for Irish passport holders?
Fees vary by visa length and entry type. The official portal shows the current price before you pay.
Which airports do flights to Togo arrive at?
Most international flights land at Lomé (LFW).
Sources
- Official Togo visa portal
- Department of Foreign Affairs of Ireland (travel advice)
- WHO: Yellow fever vaccination requirements, country list
- Wikipedia: Visa requirements for German citizens (EU reference)
- Wikipedia: Visa requirements for British citizens
- Wikipedia: Visa requirements for United States citizens
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