🇮🇹Italy Visa for Togo Citizens2026 Requirements, Fees & Documents

eTA / e-permit90 days max stay

Togo passport holders need an approved eTA (electronic travel authorisation) before travelling to Italy, but not a full visa.

ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorisation System) will be required for visa-exempt third-country nationals once operational. The Entry/Exit System (EES) became fully operational on 10 April 2026 across all Schengen countries, after a progressive rollout beginning 12 October 2025. ETIAS is scheduled to start operations in Q4 2026; no precise date confirmed as of June 2026. Applies to all Annex II nationals entering the Schengen area including Italy. The application fee is EUR 20 (updated from the originally proposed EUR 7, adjusted for inflation and additional operational costs); authorization covers multiple short stays within 3 years.

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How Togo citizens apply for a Italy visa

Italy visa cost for Togo citizens

ETIAS travel authorisation (EU-wide, for visa-exempt nationals)

EUR 20 (~$24)

3 years or until passport expiryofficial source
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Applications are handled via VFS Global — service fee approx. INR 631, varies by centre.

Fees checked 2 Jul 2026 · sourced from official government fee schedules

Documents required for Togo applicants

The exact documents Togo citizens must submit for Italy, by visa type, from the official visa application centre.

otherRe-entry Visa

Checklist for Re-entry Visa - Visa application form, filled in completely in block letters, and signed by the applicant. - Signed Passport (valid for at least 3 months longer than intended stay), +1 photo copy of the said passport (without the blank pages) - Previous passports, (if any) +1 photocopy of pages bearing particulars of the applicant - 2 recent passport size photographs (not more than 3 months old) with applicants usual signature at the back - Visa Fee + VFS Charges - In the case of a theft or a loss of residence permit, a copy of the report of loss or theft of the local police force translated into Italian - In the case of the expiry of a residence permit within a time lower than 60 days, the original or the copy of the expired document and a copy of the receipt of request for renewal Clarification on the acceptance of visa applications of minors who are not accompanied by at least one parent. ACCRA – 31 January 2017 It is considered necessary to specify the following: - The visa applications for minors (for which ever type of visa) can be submitted and undersigned only by one of the parents or, in the absence of one of the parents or, in the absence of both parents, by a person in possession of a notorized authorization attesting the identity and relation as well as the contacts and address for purpose of any notification; - In the case a minor’s application is presented in the absence of a parent or a formal delegation, procede as followed; - In case of family reunión application type D, a new appointment date can be given in queue with already fixed appointments. If the new interview date goes beyond the 180 days of the issuance of the authorization(Nulla Osta), the case should be notified to the Visa Office(via E-mail); - In case of a type C visa application, the applicant will be invited to take contact again when in possession of the requested documentation. It should be noted that applications not complete with the required translated and legalized documents or Passports will not be considered admisible and therefore not accepted.The principles referred in point b) must be applied for the rescheduling of the appointment.

otherReligious Visa

- Visa application form, filled in completely in block letters, and signed by the applicant. - Signed Passport (valid for at least 3 months longer than intended stay), +1 photo copy of the said passport (without the blank pages) - Previous passports, (if any) +1 photocopy of pages bearing particulars of the applicant - 2 recent passport size photographs (not more than 3 months old) with applicants usual signature at the back - Visa Fee + VFS Charges - Condition of "religious" or minister of religion of one's own confessional organization of belonging - ntroduction letter from Apostolic Nunciature (where applies) - Religious nature of the initiative or of the activities that the applicant will carry out in the national territory; - Verification by the Ministry of the Interior on the nature of the inviting body, when it is not belongs to a denomination that has entered into an agreement with the Italian State. - International health insurance cover for the duration of stay - Flight booking slip - Reservation of the bill return ticket or bill or proof of the availability of personal means of transport - Air-ticket (open) for only applicants of long stay visa + 1 photocopy

otherTraining Course Visa

Checklist for Training Course Visa - Visa application form, filled in completely in block letters, and signed by the applicant. - Signed Passport (valid for at least 3 months longer than intended stay), +1 photo copy of the said passport (without the blank pages) - Previous passports, (if any) +1 photocopy of pages bearing particulars of the applicant - 2 recent passport size photographs (not more than 3 months old) with applicants usual signature at the back - Visa Fee + VFS Charges - International health insurance cover for the duration of stay - Flight booking slip - proof of the availability of personal means of transport - Hotel Reservation/ Declaration of lodging from a person residing in Italy - Project of training written by an organization authorized and aimed by the qualified Italian Area. Proof of economic ties with Ghana (+1 photocopy) - Payslips of the last 3 months - Employment letter stating terms and monthly income - Letter from employer - Bank statements of the past 3 months - Business papers (if self-employeed) - Other incomes - Banking fidejussory guarantee in Italy Proof of social ties (+1 photocopy) - Birth certificate - Marriage certificate (if applicable) - Family record certificate - Official leave letter from the university or school (if applicable) Clarification on the acceptance of visa applications of minors who are not accompanied by at least one parent. ACCRA – 31 January 2017 It is considered necessary to specify the following: - The visa applications for minors (for which ever type of visa) can be submitted and undersigned only by one of the parents or, in the absence of one of the parents or, in the absence of both parents, by a person in possession of a notorized authorization attesting the identity and relation as well as the contacts and address for purpose of any notification; - In the case a minor’s application is presented in the absence of a parent or a formal delegation, procede as followed; - In case of family reunión application type D, a new appointment date can be given in queue with already fixed appointments. If the new interview date goes beyond the 180 days of the issuance of the authorization(Nulla Osta), the case should be notified to the Visa Office(via E-mail); - In case of a type C visa application, the applicant will be invited to take contact again when in possession of the requested documentation. It should be noted that applications not complete with the required translated and legalized documents or Passports will not be considered admisible and therefore not accepted.The principles referred in point b) must be applied for the rescheduling of the appointment.

businessBusiness (including Fairs and Conferences)

Checklist for Business (including Fairs and Conferences) - Visa application form, filled in completely in block letters, and signed by the applicant. - Signed Passport (valid for at least 3 months longer than intended stay), +1 photo copy of the said passport (without the blank pages) - Previous passports, (if any) +1 photocopy of pages bearing particulars of the applicant - 2 recent passport size photographs (not more than 3 months old) with applicants usual signature at the back - Visa Fee + VFS Charges - Introduction letter from employer or school + parental consent (if applicant under 18 years) - International health insurance cover for the duration of stay - Flight booking slip - Reservation of the bill return ticket or bill or proof of the availability of personal means of transport - Air-ticket (open) for only applicants of long stay visa + 1 photocopy Proof of economic ties with Ghana (+1 photocopy) - Payslips of the last 3 months - Employment letter stating terms and monthly income - Letter from employer - Bank statements of the past 3 months - Business papers (if self-employed) Proof of social ties (+1 photocopy) - Birth certificate - Marriage certificate (if applicable) - Family record certificate - Official leave letter from the university or school (if applicable) Business The following original documents (+1 Photocopy) must be produced - Evidence of the registered business in Ghana (original certificates including: Form C, Form 3 and Companies Code - VAT Registration, tax clearance certificate and bills of lading - Invitation, pro-forma invoice, - certificate of business registration (with Italian Chamber of Commerce) - Original correspondence with your business contact in Italy - Original letter indicating designation and authority to act on behalf of company - Bank statements (personal and company) for last 3 months (+1 photocopy) - Reservation for accommodation (Hotel Reservation) - Recent copy of the Register of Trade (« Visura camerale ») from the Italian company Clarification on the acceptance of visa applications of minors who are not accompanied by at least one parent. ACCRA – 31 January 2017 It is considered necessary to specify the following: - The visa applications for minors (for which ever type of visa) can be submitted and undersigned only by one of the parents or, in the absence of one of the parents or, in the absence of both parents, by a person in possession of a notorized authorization attesting the identity and relation as well as the contacts and address for purpose of any notification; - In the case a minor’s application is presented in the absence of a parent or a formal delegation, procede as followed; - In case of family reunión application type D, a new appointment date can be given in queue with already fixed appointments. If the new interview date goes beyond the 180 days of the issuance of the authorization(Nulla Osta), the case should be notified to the Visa Office(via E-mail); - In case of a type C visa application, the applicant will be invited to take contact again when in possession of the requested documentation. It should be noted that applications not complete with the required translated and legalized documents or Passports will not be considered admisible and therefore not accepted.The principles referred in point b) must be applied for the rescheduling of the appointment.

transitTransit B Visa

Checklist for Transit B Visa - Visa application form, filled in completely in block letters, and signed by the applicant. - Signed Passport (valid for at least 3 months longer than intended stay), +1 photo copy of the said passport (without the blank pages) - Previous passports, (if any) +1 photocopy of pages bearing particulars of the applicant - 2 recent passport size photographs (not more than 3 months old) with applicants usual signature at the back - Visa Fee + VFS Charges - International health insurance cover for the duration of stay - Flight booking slip - proof of the availability of personal means of transport - Documentation showing the reason of travelling and proving the necessity to transit through Italy - Hotel Reservation/ Declaration of lodging from a person residing in Italy Proof of economic ties with Ghana (+1 photocopy) - Payslips of the last 3 months - Employment letter stating terms and monthly income - Letter from employer - Bank statements of the past 3 months - Business papers (if self-employeed) - Other incomes - Banking fidejussory guarantee in Italy Proof of social ties (+1 photocopy) - Birth certificate - Marriage certificate (if applicable) - Family record certificate - Official leave letter from the university or school (if applicable)

touristTourist Visa

Checklist for Tourist Visa - Visa application form, filled in completely in block letters, and signed by the applicant. - Signed Passport (valid for at least 3 months longer than intended stay), +1 photo copy of the said passport (without the blank pages) - Previous passports, (if any) +1 photocopy of pages bearing particulars of the applicant - 2 recent passport size photographs (not more than 3 months old) with applicants usual signature at the back - Visa Fee + VFS Charges - Introduction letter from employer or school + parental consent (if applicant under 18 years) - International health insurance cover for the duration of stay - Flight booking slip - proof of the availability of personal means of transport - Hotel Reservation/ Declaration of lodging from a person residing in Italy Proof of economic ties with Ghana (+1 photocopy) - Payslips of the last 3 months - Employment letter stating terms and monthly income - Letter from employer - Bank statements of the past 3 months - Business papers (if self-employeed) - Other incomes - Banking fidejussory guarantee in Italy Proof of social ties (+1 photocopy) - Birth certificate - Marriage certificate (if applicable) - Family record certificate - Official leave letter from the university or school (if applicable) INVITATION/VISIT - Invitation - Copies of permit of stay of host in Italy - ID card copy of host in Italy - Family Status of host in Italy - Bank Guarantee of host in Italy Clarification on the acceptance of visa applications of minors who are not accompanied by at least one parent. ACCRA – 31 January 2017 It is considered necessary to specify the following: - The visa applications for minors (for which ever type of visa) can be submitted and undersigned only by one of the parents or, in the absence of one of the parents or, in the absence of both parents, by a person in possession of a notorized authorization attesting the identity and relation as well as the contacts and address for purpose of any notification; - In the case a minor’s application is presented in the absence of a parent or a formal delegation, procede as followed; - In case of family reunión application type D, a new appointment date can be given in queue with already fixed appointments. If the new interview date goes beyond the 180 days of the issuance of the authorization(Nulla Osta), the case should be notified to the Visa Office(via E-mail); - In case of a type C visa application, the applicant will be invited to take contact again when in possession of the requested documentation. It should be noted that applications not complete with the required translated and legalized documents or Passports will not be considered admisible and therefore not accepted.The principles referred in point b) must be applied for the rescheduling of the appointment.

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Italy visa for Togo citizens — FAQ

Do Togo citizens need a visa for Italy?

Togo passport holders need an approved eTA (electronic travel authorisation) before travelling to Italy, but not a full visa.

What documents do Togo citizens need for Italy?

A valid passport plus the Italy document checklist for your visa type — Earth Visa lists the full required documents per visa category from the official visa application centre.

How much does the Italy visa cost for Togo citizens?

The Italy etias travel authorisation (eu-wide, for visa-exempt nationals) fee is EUR 20 (~$24). Applications through VFS Global carry an additional service fee of about INR 631.

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