Residence in Togo: permits and requirements
Living legally in Togo is possible through 3 permit types: temporary, work, permanent. Each program has its own requirements; below are the duration, renewal, costs and documentation according to the country's official sources.
Temporary residence card
Residence type #1 of 3
Card for foreigners settling for more than 3 months; application at the ANATS one-stop counter with a complete dossier (Service Public Togo).
Requirements
- Stay of more than 3 months with a legal reason (work, studies, family, investment)
- Regular entry and valid passport
- Prior registration and proof of purpose
- Application to the Ministry of Security (DGDN) with proof of employment/studies/income and accommodation
- Valid passport
Documentation
- ANATS form
- Passport
- Proof of purpose and accommodation
- Medical certificate
- Fees
- Birth certificate
- Carte de séjour evidencing residence
- Photographs
Frequently asked questions about residence in Togo
How many types of residence permits are there in Togo?
Togo offers 3 residence permit types, grouped into the categories temporary, work, permanent. Each permit has its own requirements, duration and documentation, detailed in this fact sheet according to the country's official sources.
How long do residence permits in Togo last?
Durations vary by permit type: 1 year renewable, tied to the work authorization (DGDN); 5 years renewable (DGDN); 2 years (renewable). The exact details of each type appear in the corresponding fact sheet.
Can residence permits in Togo be renewed?
Yes. All residence permit types of Togo (3 in total) are renewable before their expiration, according to the rules of each program.
What documentation is usually required to reside in Togo?
Although each permit requires its own file, the most recurrent documents are: Tasas. The complete list by residence type appears in each fact sheet, together with the corresponding official link.
Does residence in Togo lead to nationality?
Yes, through the Naturalization by residence pathway, which requires 5 years of legal residence. The complete requirements are in the nationality fact sheet of Togo.
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