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Do Togo citizens need a visa for France?

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Togo citizens need a visa to enter France. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.

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Togo vs France: passport comparison

Togo

29

visa-free countries

Global rank: #155 · mobility 80.3

France

126

visa-free countries

Global rank: #4 · mobility 171.5
17

countries both Togo and France can enter visa-free together

Togo + France: passport compatibility

29%

of the world — where both passports have the same visa access

Where Togo and France travel together — by entry type:

17 both visa-free
15 both visa on arrival
16 both e-visa / eTA
9 both need a visa
140 access differs

Where Togo and France can travel visa-free together

Travelling as a pair with two different passports? Here is the full list of countries where BOTH of you can enter without a prior visa — plus where your access differs.

Your odds of getting the visa: Togo → France

Visa guides tell you whether a visa is required. This block answers the second question — will you get it. Figures come from the European Commission's official 2025 statistics, broken down per country pair.

40,3%
of France visa applications refused in Togo
+25,8 pp above the Schengen average (14.5%) — refused more often than average
+2.2 pp year-over-year: 2024 was 38.1%, now 40.3%
8,963applications filed
5,235visas issued
3,609refusals
#15strictest of 118 countries
Where France visa applications are filed: Lome

The Commission counts applications by where they were filed — at consulates located in Togo — rather than by the applicant's nationality. For most countries these nearly coincide, but applications filed there by other nationals are included too. 2025 data. Source: European Commission, DG HOME

How the entry rule changed: Togo → France

We keep our own archive of visa-rule snapshots and diff them against each other. Here is what changed over the observed period.

The Togo → France rule itself held steady over the observed period. The context around it did move:

1rule changes for the Togo passport, 1 of them easing
July 2024 — June 2026our archive observation window

Comparison is built from our own dataset snapshots; the date marks when we recorded the change, not the official decision date. See all changes →

France: good to know

Paris

Capital

Euro (EUR)

Currency

Central European Time (UTC+1)

Time zone

+33

Calling code

C, E

Power plug

230V / 50Hz

Voltage

Right-hand

Driving side

Where else Togo goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for France

The usual basics for the trip. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy or consulate.

Valid passport

Valid at least 6 more months

Return / onward ticket

Proof you will leave the country

Proof of funds

Enough money for your stay

Accommodation

Hotel booking or an invitation

Travel insurance

Recommended, sometimes required

Visa

Obtained at the embassy in advance

Frequently asked

Do Togo citizens need a visa for France?
Togo citizens need a visa to enter France. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.
Which passport is stronger — Togo or France?
The France passport is stronger: 126 visa-free countries versus 29. Global rank: Togo #155, France #4.
Where can Togo and France citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 17 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for France?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Plus a visa obtained from the embassy in advance. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Togo and France?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Togo passport ranking

Where else the Togo passport can take you and how it ranks worldwide.

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