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

Chicago is America’s third-most-populous city and its metropolitan area, known as Chicagoland, has a population approaching 10 million people. Chicago is a vibrant international city with a robust economy that is the corporate headquarters for 57 Fortune 1000 companies. While manufacturing and food processing provide a strong foundation for its economy, the city is also an important financial center and is home to the Chicago Stock Exchange, Chicago Board Options Exchange, and the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. The Chicago metropolitan area covers 14 counties across three states—Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin—and includes cities like Aurora, Naperville, Joliet, Elgin, Waukegan, Cicero, Skokie, Gary (Indiana), and Kenosha (Wisconsin). Chicago has a large population of West African immigrants numbering 50,000 people that includes a few hundred immigrants from Togo. This community is represented by nonprofit organizations like the Association of Togolese in Chicagoland and Ewe Association of Chicago (the Ewe people, along with the Kabye, are the two largest ethnic groups in Togo). There are also other organizations in Chicago such as Alliance Française that hold events celebrating the culture of Togolese people and other groups across French-speaking Africa.

Togo is a small African that is about one-third the size of Illinois and has a population smaller than Chicago. The country is located along the Gulf of Guinea and is bordered by Ghana, Benin, and Burkina Faso. Togo’s 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 from Chicago, either through its international airport or its land border with Ghana. This city has several excellent restaurants offering local Togolese food and French cuisine. There are also upscale hotels such as Hôtel 2 Février and private establishments along the beach where you can have a drink and enjoy the sea breeze. No visit to Lomé is complete without visiting The Grand Marché, an outdoor market where tourists can chat up the local people while shopping for local Togolese products. Village Artisanal is another good destination for arts and crafts. Others wanting to know more about local culture and Vodun (Voodoo) can visit Akodessawa Fetish Market. Just outside of Lomé is Lake Togo and the town of Togoville, which has recreation areas and attractions such as Notre Dame de Togoville and Maison de Esclaves. Those interested in nature will enjoy the beautiful scenery near Kpalimé.

Obtaining a Togo Visa from Chicago

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 Chicago, 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 Chicago

If you are a citizen of Togo living in the Chicago 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 Chicago or anywhere in the state of Illinois, Indiana, or Wisconsin 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 Immigraton Visa
Togo Courtesy Visa
Togo Missionary Visa
Togo Hotel Accommodations