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Do Togo citizens need a visa for Portugal?

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

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Togo vs Portugal: passport comparison

Togo

29

visa-free countries

Global rank: #155 · mobility 80.3

Portugal

124

visa-free countries

Global rank: #14 · mobility 170.8
16

countries both Togo and Portugal can enter visa-free together

Togo + Portugal: passport compatibility

29%

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

Where Togo and Portugal travel together — by entry type:

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

Where Togo and Portugal 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.

Both visa-free (16)

Sort by max stay or the destination's passport strength (tap a header), and filter by region.

Where to apply: Portugal has no mission in Togo

Guides tell you a visa is required but never warn that there is nowhere to file it — the mission simply does not exist in your country. We picked the nearest countries that do accept applications and measured the distance.

1
Ivory Coast 712 km
Applications accepted in: Abidjan
2
Nigeria 864 km
Applications accepted in: Abuja
3
Senegal 1,787 km
Applications accepted in: Dakar

Distances are measured between country centroids — a rough guide, not a route. Before you travel, confirm with the chosen consulate that it accepts applicants resident elsewhere: many operate a consular district, and out-of-district applications are not always accepted, often with a longer queue.

Your odds of getting the visa: Togo → Portugal

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.

39,8%
of Schengen visa applications refused in Togo
+25,3 pp above the Schengen average (14.5%) — refused more often than average
+3.5 pp year-over-year: 2024 was 36.3%, now 39.8%
10,427applications filed
6,157visas issued
4,148refusals
#15strictest of 118 countries

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 → Portugal

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 → Portugal 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 →

Portugal: good to know

Lisbon

Capital

Euro (EUR)

Currency

Western European Time (UTC+0)

Time zone

+351

Calling code

C, F

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 Portugal

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 Portugal?
Togo citizens need a visa to enter Portugal. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.
Which passport is stronger — Togo or Portugal?
The Portugal passport is stronger: 124 visa-free countries versus 29. Global rank: Togo #155, Portugal #14.
Where can Togo and Portugal citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 16 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Portugal?
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 Portugal?
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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