How to Apply for a Togo Visa in Charlotte : visasupply.com

Charlotte is the 23rd-most populous city in the United States and is the most populous city in the state of North Carolina. Known as the Queen City, this metropolis of 2.6 million people has been one of the country’s fastest-growing cities the past two decades. Charlotte’s youthful population, low cost of living, and geograph location in America’s Sun Belt, have made it an attractive destination for business investment. The Charlotte metropolitan area is a sixteen-county region that stretches into the state of South Carolina and includes the towns of Concord, Gastonia, Huntersville, Kannapolis, Indian Trail, Mooresville, Monroe, Salisbury, Matthews, Statesville, Rock Hill (SC), and Fort Mill (SC). Charlotte has connections to Togo due to the handful of churches and humanitarian groups doing work in the country. About half of Togo’s population is Christian, many of whom are Roman Catholic on account of this country’s history as a former colony of Germany and France. French is the official language of Togo, but the main indigenous languages are Ewe, spoken in the south, and Kabiye, spoken in the north. The population of Togolese immigrants in Charlotte is small but the city is home to community organizations such as the Ewe Association of Charlotte and Togolese of Charlotte.

Togo is a small African nation that is less than half the size of North Carolina. The country is located along the Gulf of Guinea and is bordered by Ghana, Benin, and Burkina Faso. Its most populous city and political capital, Lomé, has a population of nearly 2 million people and is also the commercial center of the country. Lomé will be the entry point for most visitors, either through its international airport or its land border with Ghana. This city has several excellent restaurants offering Togolese and French cuisine. There are also bars and hotels along the beach, such as Marcelo Beach Club, that provide an idyllic place to relax and enjoy the scenery. No visit to Lomé is complete without visiting The Grand Marché, an outdoor market where tourists can mix it up with the local people while shopping for Togolese arts and crafts. Others wanting to take a deeper dive into local culture can learn about Vodun (Voodoo) at the Akodessawa Fetish Market. Just outside of Lomé is Lake Togo and the lakeside town of Togoville, which has recreation areas and attractions such as Notre Dame de Togoville (visited by Pope John Paul II in 1985) and Maison de Esclaves. More adventurous travelers can hire a driver to visit Kara and the traditional mud huts of Koutammakou (a UNESCO World Heritage Site).

Obtaining a Togo Visa from Charlotte

Visas for Togo are issued by the Togolese government in the United States. The government of Togo is represented by their embassy located in Washington, D.C. along with their office in New York City, which is the Permanent Mission of Togo to the United Nations. To apply for a Togo visa from Charlotte, you can either apply for an electronic visa or apply for the traditional visa sticker that is placed in one of the pages of your passport. The apply for the electronic visa you will visit the Togo Voyage website and complete the form by first creating an account. Here is the link to the website: https://voyage.gouv.tg/. To obtain the traditional visa sticker, you will fill out the visa application found on the embassy website and send your original passport and supporting documents to the embassy by US Mail, FedEx, or UPS. Here is the address:

Embassy of Togo
2208 Massachusetts Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20008

It is important to review the requirements for visas on the Togo embassy website and ensure your application and all supporting documents are accurate. Here is the link to the embassy website with detailed information: VISA - Embassy of Togo in Washington DC. (embassyoftogousa.com)

You should include a self-addressed USPS (US Postal Service Express Mail or Priority Mail), FedEx, or UPS prepaid envelope (please make note of the tracking number) so the embassy can return your passport and visa to your home or office.

The government fee for the visa is $140 and the processing time is 10 business days plus transit time. We recommend applying for the visa at least 4 weeks before your departure. If you need the visa faster, please contact our company to inquire about expedited services.

Other things to consider:

Visas for Togo may be issued on arrival at the airport in Lomé and at the major land border crossings, however, visitors to the country are advised to obtain their visa from the embassy in Washington, D.C. before starting their journey.
U.S. citizens must have a valid visa and a passport that does not expire within six months of your date of entry into Togo.
Your U.S. passport must be signed; the signature page of your passport is located opposite the data page that has your name and photo.
All visitors to Togo are required to have a valid World Health Organization (WHO) card with yellow fever vaccination. The vaccination should be taken at least ten 10 days before your date of departure to Togo. Please use the following link from the Center for Disease Control website to find the nearest clinic offering the yellow fever vaccine: Search for Stamaril yellow fever vaccination clinics | Travelers' Health | CDC
It is recommended to purchase travel insurance before any international trip in case of medical emergencies. We advise getting the Geo Blue Voyager Single Trip Plan.
Please read the latest COVID-19 procedures regarding air travel to Togo on the Gnassingbé Eyadéma International Airport website (Lomé-Tokoin Airport): Togo Voyage - (gouv.tg)

Emergency Assistance for Togo Citizens in Charlotte

If you are a citizen of Togo living in the Charlotte area with an emergency or require urgent assistance, you can reach the embassy in Washington, D.C. by calling 202-232-3190 or by email at embassyoftogo@hotmail.com. If you need to renew your Togolese passport, you must schedule an appointment with the embassy by calling 202-234-4212 and appear in person at their office.

You can also reach the New York office by calling 212-490-3455 or by email at togo.mission@yahoo.fr. Here is the link to the Permanent Mission of Togo to the United Nations website with information about passports: PASSPORTS - Permanent Mission of Togo to the United Nations (missiontogo-onu-newyork.com)

We Can Help if You Need Assistance

If you live in Charlotte or anywhere in the state of North Carolina and have difficulty applying for a Togo visa, or require assistance with this process, please give our office a call at 404-682-5445 or schedule an appointment with our company. We are a private agency in Atlanta providing Togo visa services for Americans and other U.S.-based residents. Our number one goal is to ensure your application documents for a visa are submitted accurately to the Togolese government. Our services eliminate delays and give you the peace of mind to focus on your travel plans.

We provide the following Togo visa services for our customers:

Togo Tourist Visa
Togo Business Visa
Togo Professional Visa
Togo Immigration Visa
Togo Courtesy Visa
Togo Missionary Visa
Togo Hotel Accommodations