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TogoStatus in-countryLast checked October 17, 2026

Togo residence card

carte de séjour: temporary, ordinary, privileged, student

Foreigners staying in Togo long term need a residence card from the Direction Générale de la Documentation Nationale (DGDN). Holders of an immigration visa (study, family or professional) must start the card process after arrival, at the DGDN or on service-public.gouv.tg. Cards range from a 1-year temporary card to a 5-year privileged card. Work also needs a work permit from the employment ministry.

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Life in Togo

Money

3

Currency

West African CFA Franc

XOF

West African CFA Franc

Cost of living

38

Price level · US = 100

World Bank price levels, 2025

Tax

3–35%

Income tax (national)

VAT 18%

Annual scale (CGI art. 74): 0% to XOF 900,000; 35% above XOF 20,000,000.

Official rates, 2026 · headline only

Living

1

Happiness

4.3

#129 of 145 countries

World Happiness Report 2025

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Who it’s for

Foreign workers, investors, students, family members and other long-stay residents in Togo.

Eligibility

  • Immigration visa first

    Your immigration visa for study/internship, family or professional reasons lasts up to 90 days, and you must start the residence card process once in Togo.

    Up to 90 days

    Immigration visa length · renewable once

    Official wording

    The immigration visa (study/internship, family, professional) lasts up to 90 days, renewable once; holders must start the residence card process once in Togo.

  • Professional immigration visa

    Requires an entry authorisation issued by the Ministry of Security.

  • Work permit

    The DGDN page says foreigners wishing to work in Togo must obtain a work permit from the ministry responsible for employment.

A sneak peek at what's inside

  • Next requirementPrivileged card
  • Document checklistCriminal record from country of origin, under 3 months old (first application)
  • FeesTemporary card, 1 year

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  • 1 more requirement
  • 13 documents
  • 7 fees
  • 5 steps
  • Processing times and conditions
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