United States of America visa requirements for Togoleses

Togolese with the intention of sightseeing, vacationing, and visiting family and friends in the United States of America are the applicants of this visa.

Also, foreigners who are traveling to the United States for medical treatment and to take up a short recreational course not aimed at obtaining a degree are also eligible for the B-2 Visa.

Participating in social events hosted by fraternal, social or service organizations are hugely prohibited.

Foreigners who are between the ages of 14 – 79 years are required to make themselves available for a visa interview. Those who are above or below this age limit are generally not required to schedule and attend a visa interview. The visa interview may be scheduled at a United States Embassy in your country of residence.

Applicants passport with a minimum validity of 6 months from the proposed date of travel should be submitted.

Applicants travel itinerary and round trip reservation should be submitted.

Proof of hotel reservation and accommodation should be submitted.

Proof of incentive of returning to home country at the expiration of your visa should be provided.

In some cases, additional documents may be required from visa applicants. This document may include documents that state foreigners’ intent of leaving the United States after their visa expires or documents that serve as proof of family ties in their home country.

If you get married to a United States citizen or if you get employed, you can change your nonimmigrant status by applying through the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Changing your nonimmigrant status does not necessarily mean you have to change your visa.

Foreigners are advised not to start making travel plans until they are issued this visa because applying for this visa does not guarantee that it will be granted.

Foreigners who seek to be treated by a medical institution or a medical doctor in the United States may also apply for this visa. These people should ensure they receive a diagnosis from their doctor or physician in their home country before applying for this visa, as this a necessary document to be presented.

Foreigners visiting the United States of America for treatment must obtain a letter from the medical institution that has agreed to take up their treatment in the United States. They must also provide sufficient proof that they are capable of making whatever payment that is required from them.

Applicants of this visa maybe those who have been employed as domestic workers by a United States citizen or a foreigner who is in the country on any of B, E, F, H, I, J, L, M, O, P, or Q visa.

Applicants are to provide proof of yellow fever vaccination.

New visa applicants and those applying for a renewal of their visa may be subjected to the same visa application process.

Togolese travelling for the purpose of carrying out business activities are the recipients of this visa 

If you have the intention of attending a scientific, educational, professional, or business convention or conference, you are also eligible to apply for this visa type.

Applicants passport with a minimum validity of 6 months from the proposed date of travel should be submitted.

Applicants are to explain in details the purpose and duration of the trip with supporting documents.

Proof of previous business dealing with the host company is required.

Proof of financial sufficiency that covers the applicants duration of stay should be submitted.

You are neither allowed to be enrolled in any of the academic institutions in the country to study or take up paid or unpaid employment.

Proof of incentive of returning to your home country at the expiration of your visa should be submitted.

Proof of hotel reservation or accommodation should be submitted.

As a foreigner in the United States of America on this visa, you cannot be employed in the press, radio, film, print journalism, or other forms of information media and taking up permanent residence in the country is considered illegal.

Visa applicants who are 13 years or younger and 80 years and above are not required to be in attendance for a visa interview. A visa interview is for those who are between the ages of 14 – 79 years.

The visa interview must be scheduled in a United States Embassy in your country of residence. If you schedule your visa interview in a country other than your country of residence, it may be more difficult for you to be granted the visa.

You are required to pay a non-refundable visa application fee before your visa interview is scheduled. After your visa has been approved, you may be required to pay a visa issuance fee. The visa issuance fee is dependent on your country of residence.

Granting of this visa is not a guarantee that you will be allowed into USA, entry into USA is at the discretion of the immigration officer at the port of entry.

If your status changes during your time in the country e.g. if you get married or if you get employed, you can request a change in your non immigrant status through the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).

The students' visa is also called the F-1 Visa. 

Togolese travelling for study purposes in any of the educational institution in the USA are the eligible applicants of this visa.

Applicants of this visa are only allowed to attend public secondary schools from grade 9 to grade 12 for a maximum period of 12 months.

Proof of part or full payment of tuition fee is mandatory.

Foreigners are required to present a Form I-901 SEVIS fee receipt which indicates that they have paid the SEVIS fee.

Applicants are required to submit copies of relevant documents that qualify them for the course in which they have been granted admission.

Proof of financial sufficiency that covers the duration of stay.

Applicants are allowed to work part-time with this visa as long as it does not affect their studies.

You are required to present the original and copies of academic documents such as school transcripts with grades, public examination certificates, standardized test scores and diplomas during the visa application.

Proof of financial sufficiency that covers the applicant's duration of stay should be submitted.

Proof of incentive of returning to Togo at the expiration of your visa should be provided.

Proof of yellow fever vaccination should be submitted.

Togolese travelling for work purposes are the eligible applicants of this visa.

Applicants valid passport is mandatory.

Applicants letter of employment or proof of employment should be submitted.

A certification issued by the Department of Labor which states that there was indeed no citizen of the United States of America qualified enough to take up the job you were offered at the time.

The certification must be obtained from the Department of Labor by your prospective employer in the United States.

It is necessary for applicants to get their employer in the United States to file a Form I-129, Petition for Nonimmigrant Worker, which must be approved by the USCIS.

The receipt number on the Form I-129 must be presented at the Embassy during the visa interview.

Visa interviews are needed for only a specific category of applicants and these are those between below the age of 14 years and above the age of 79 years.

At the Embassy, additional documents may be required. These documents may include those which proves you have ties to your home country and family relationships. Be prepared for the eventuality of this.

Foreigners are required to avoid trying to stay in the country for more time than their visa allows. Doing this could make you ineligible for future visa applications.

You can be accompanied by your spouse and unmarried children under the age of 21 years. They will receive the H-4 visa.

The transit visa is issued to Togolese transiting through U.S.A to their destination country.

Applicants of the transit visa type can board a connecting flight from the USA to their destination country.

Applicants can also transit through any port in the USA to their destination on this visa.

Applicants passport with a minimum validity of 6 months is required. 

You need to present a visa for your destination country. Also, the flight ticket to your destination is required.

Minors should apply for their visas separately from their parents and their application forms should be signed by their parents.

The visa ceases to be valid after you exit the country.