Togolese Passport

The Togolese passport is issued by the Direction Générale de la Documentation Nationale (DGDN). Unlike the National Identity Card, passport applications can now be submitted online, through the DGDN's dedicated platform.

The online process

Fill out the online form at services.dgdn.gouv.tg
Pay the fees via Flooz, TMoney, Visa, or Mastercard
Download and print two copies of the application form and payment receipt
Submit the physical file at the DGDN office in Lomé

Filing hours

Files are accepted Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, from 7:30 AM to 12:00 PM and 2:30 PM to 5:00 PM.

Required documents (first application)

Birth certificate or court judgment in lieu thereof
Valid National Identity Card (CNI)
Recent biometric ID photos
Completed and printed online form
Printed payment receipt

Cost

The standard Togolese passport costs 30,000 FCFA.

Processing time

The minimum processing time is approximately two weeks after filing a complete application.

Validity

The standard Togolese passport is valid for 5 years.

Application tracking

The DGDN offers an online tracking service for applications, available at services.dgdn.gouv.tg/fr/tracking.

Where to apply

DGDN Lomé — GTA, 322 R.P.T., Lomé — Phone: (+228) 22 50 78 56
Filing hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday (7:30 AM-12:00 PM / 2:30 PM-5:00 PM)

Official sources: service-public.gouv.tg — Passport application, DGDN — Online services

Last verified: September 11, 2026