Madagascar

Visa Madagascar

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In Madagascar, visas fall to the ministry of foreign affairs. The pages read on 2026-09-18 distinguish immigrant visas, for settling in the country, and non-immigrant visas, limited to 90 days without paid activity. The application is filed with the Malagasy diplomatic or consular representation of the country of residence, failing that with the ministry, and for short stays online or at the arrival counter. The embassy pages publish the documents, the visa duties in euros and a processing time of five working days.

The information on this page helps prepare a case. Only the competent authority decides; always check the official source before filing an application.

Machine-assisted draft, reviewed by a person on 23 September 2026. Only the authority cited is authoritative.

Published on 23 September 2026 · Reviewed by vg_admin on 23 September 2026 · Sources consulted on 18 September 2026

At a glance

Authority: Ministry of foreign affairs of the Republic of Madagascar
Submission channel: Malagasy diplomatic or consular representation of the country of residence; failing that, the ministry. The embassy in Paris also cites a state online application site and the counters at the airport or the port, for short stays only
Electronic visa: The pages read cite an online application in certain cases; the address of the official service differs from one page to another and remains to be confirmed
Duration of the short stay: 90 days at most, without paid activity; extendable up to three months in total according to the embassy in Paris
Published visa duties: 18 € for less than 30 days, 22 € from 31 to 60 days, 30 € from 61 to 90 days; 20 €, 25 € and 35 € for medical care, according to the embassy in Brussels
Published processing time: Five working days at the embassy in Brussels, which asks for a postal submission at least ten days before departure
Passport validity required: Expiring more than six months after the return, with at least two blank pages, according to the embassy in Brussels
Portal language: French

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Documented visa types

"Visas Non-Immigrant" (non-immigrant visas, short stay): Stay of 90 days at most. The holder may not engage in any paid activity or obtain an immigrant visa on site. Not convertible into a long stay, extendable up to three months in total according to the embassy in Paris. Official page (new tab)
"Visas-Immigrant" (immigrant visas, convertible into a long stay): Boarding agreement or 72-hour visa allowing a one-month visa to be obtained, renewable into a long stay. Categories cited: investors, company officers, business, workers, family reunification, missionaries, retirees, students, volunteers, natives, scientists. Official page (new tab)
Tourist visa (short stay): Issued for 30, 60 or 90 days, not convertible. The embassy in Brussels asks in particular for the round-trip ticket or the flight booking and proof of accommodation. Official page (new tab)
Business, mission or internship visa (short stay): Issued for 30, 60 or 90 days, not convertible. The embassy in Brussels asks, depending on the case, for a letter of invitation from a Malagasy company, a letter of assignment from the employer or a signed internship agreement. Official page (new tab)
Visa for medical care (short stay): Issued for 30, 60 or 90 days. The embassy in Brussels asks for a medical certificate and a certificate of hospital admission in Madagascar, and applies separate visa duties. Official page (new tab)
Diplomatic visa and courtesy visa: Special visas with a duration of one month, according to the embassy of Madagascar in France. The conditions of issue are not stated on the page consulted. Official page (new tab)

Where and how to apply

According to the ministry of foreign affairs, people residing in a country where Madagascar has a diplomatic or consular representation file their application with that mission. In the absence of a representation, the application may be sent directly to the ministry, whose head office is located rue Andriamifidy, Anosy, 101 Antananarivo. The ministry refers to the directory of its representations abroad.

The embassy of Madagascar in France cites three filing routes: the Malagasy diplomatic and consular representations, a state online application site for certain cases, and the counters at the airport or the port, for short stays only.

The non-immigrant visa page lists the purposes accepted: tourism, conferences, seminars, family events, events, internships, medical care, scientific research, pleasure boating, film shooting, cruises and economic or business purposes. Each purpose calls for additional documents.

The embassy of Madagascar in Brussels describes the filing in detail: applications received by appointment from Monday to Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 12 noon, postal submission accepted at least ten days before departure with a prepaid and tracked return envelope, and collection of the passport from Monday to Friday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Steps in the procedure

Determine the visa family: non-immigrant for a stay of 90 days at most, immigrant for settling in Madagascar.
Choose the category matching the purpose: tourism, business, mission, internship, film shooting, medical care, scientific research, pleasure boating, cruise or association.
Identify the Malagasy diplomatic or consular representation with jurisdiction over the country of residence; in the absence of a representation, contact the ministry of foreign affairs.
Complete and sign the application form, then gather the common documents and those specific to the purpose of the stay.
Pay the visa duties according to the arrangements of the post seized: the embassy in Brussels accepts cash in the exact amount, a QR code presented at reception or a bank transfer, and points out that these duties are neither refundable nor modifiable.
File the application by appointment or by post, respecting the opening hours published by the post.
For a short stay, the application may also be filed online on the state site or at the counter at the airport or the port, according to the embassy in France.
For a long stay, first obtain the immigrant visa: the ministry states that this step is essential before any long-stay visa application is filed.

Documents mentioned by the authority

Application form completed and signed.
Two recent identity photographs, in 3.5 × 4.5 cm format according to the embassy in Brussels.
Valid passport, expiring more than six months after the return and containing at least two blank pages.
Photocopy of the passport.
Round-trip ticket, or flight booking showing the details of the journey.
Proof of accommodation or hotel booking.
Yellow fever vaccination certificate, required according to the official page depending on the stay made in the previous six days.
Legalized parental authorization for a minor traveling with only one parent.
Proof of payment of the visa duties.
Depending on the purpose: letter of invitation from a Malagasy company, letter of assignment from the employer, signed internship agreement, ministerial authorization for film shooting or scientific research, or the vessel's documents for pleasure boating and cruises.
For medical care: medical certificate and certificate of hospital admission in Madagascar.
For an immigrant visa: reasoned application, criminal record extract less than six months old, accommodation certificate or lease, and identity documents of the host.

The exact list depends on the visa type, on the purpose and on the post seized; only the official page is authoritative.

Stated fees and processing times

According to the portal consulted on 2026-09-18: the ministry of foreign affairs gives no figure for any visa duty on its pages. The embassy of Madagascar in Brussels, on the other hand, publishes 18 € for less than 30 days, 22 € from 31 to 60 days and 30 € from 61 to 90 days, for tourist, business, mission, internship, film shooting, scientific research and association visas.

According to the portal consulted on 2026-09-18: the same embassy applies separate duties to the visa for medical care — 20 € for less than 30 days, 25 € from 31 to 60 days and 35 € from 61 to 90 days — and points out that the visa duties paid are neither refundable nor modifiable, whatever the reason.

According to the portal consulted on 2026-09-18: the embassy in Brussels announces a processing time of five working days, filing by appointment from Monday to Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 12 noon, collection of the passport from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., and a postal submission to be made at least ten days before departure.

According to the portal consulted on 2026-09-18: payment is made at the embassy in Brussels in cash in the exact amount, by QR code presented at reception or by bank transfer; sending cash by post is not accepted and the embassy declines all responsibility in this respect.

According to the portal consulted on 2026-09-18: the ministry of tourism and handicrafts published on January 12, 2024 that, for stays of 15 days or less, only border control fees of 10 € or 10 $ are required. This amount is not repeated on the pages of the ministry of foreign affairs.

After the decision

The non-immigrant visa allows a stay of 90 days at most. Its holder may not engage in any paid activity in Madagascar or obtain an immigrant visa on site, according to the official page. The embassy in France states that this visa is not convertible into a long stay and that an extension is possible up to three months in total.

The immigrant visa takes the form of a boarding agreement or a 72-hour visa, allowing a one-month visa to be obtained, renewable into a long stay. Obtaining it is an essential precondition for filing a long-stay visa application, which then falls to the ministry of the interior.

The embassy in Brussels states that it checks that the application is complete, that an incomplete application is returned without being processed and that additional documents may be requested. It also states that it does not issue a visa for film shooting without the prior authorization of the competent authorities in Madagascar.

The decision rests with the Malagasy authority. The pages read describe neither the grounds for refusal nor the avenues of appeal.

Published procedures

No reviewed and published procedure for Madagascar to date. We prefer an empty page to an invented requirement.

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Frequently asked questions

Is a visa required to travel to Madagascar?

It depends on nationality and on the purpose of travel; the rule reviewed by VisaGuideline is shown with the nationality selector on this page. Always check with the authority.

Where is the application filed?

With the Malagasy diplomatic or consular representation with jurisdiction over the country of residence; in the absence of a representation, directly with the ministry of foreign affairs. For short stays, the embassy in France also cites an online application and the counters at the airport or the port.

What visa families does the authority name?

The ministry distinguishes the "Visas-Immigrant", for people wishing to settle in the country, and the "Visas Non-Immigrant", limited to 90 days. The embassy pages set out, within the short stays, the visas for tourism, business, mission, internship, film shooting, medical care, scientific research and associations.

How much does the visa cost?

According to the portal consulted on 2026-09-18: the embassy in Brussels publishes 18 € for less than 30 days, 22 € from 31 to 60 days and 30 € from 61 to 90 days, and 20 €, 25 € and 35 € for medical care. The ministry of tourism stated in January 2024 border control fees of 10 € or 10 $ for stays of 15 days or less.

What processing time should be allowed for?

According to the portal consulted on 2026-09-18: the embassy in Brussels announces five working days and asks, for a postal submission, that it be filed at least ten days before departure. The ministry of foreign affairs publishes no processing time.

Is there an electronic visa?

The pages read cite an online application in certain cases: the embassy in France refers to a state site and the ministry of tourism to an eVisa service. The addresses cited differ and the service could not be read on 2026-09-18; the official address remains to be confirmed with the authority.

Official sources

Visa — ministère des Affaires étrangères de Madagascar (new tab) Authority

Consulted sources

Official pages read to write this guide, with the date they were read. A page may have changed since: check it before taking any step.

Visa (Ministère des Affaires Etrangères) (new tab) read on 18 September 2026
Visas non-immigrant (new tab) read on 18 September 2026
Visas-immigrant (new tab) read on 18 September 2026
Ambassade de Madagascar en France - Visas d'entrée et de séjour a Madagascar (new tab) read on 18 September 2026
Ambassade de la République de Madagascar à Bruxelles - Court séjour (new tab) read on 18 September 2026
Formalités de Visa Simplifiées pour Votre Voyage à Madagascar - Ministère du Tourisme et de l'Artisanat (new tab) read on 18 September 2026

What this guide does not know yet

Points the official source does not specify and which this guide therefore left blank. Ask the competent authority about them before filing an application.

The ministry of foreign affairs publishes neither fees nor processing times: the amounts and the times reproduced here come from the embassy of Madagascar in Brussels and may vary from one post to another.
The electronic visa service could not be read: the address evisamada.gov.mg returned a certificate error on 2026-09-18.
The embassy in France cites the address evisa.diplomatie.gov.mg and the ministry of tourism a .com address: a reviewer must establish which one is that of the official service.
The border control fees of 10 € or 10 $ for stays of 15 days or less come from a news item of the ministry of tourism dated January 12, 2024: whether they are still current must be checked.
The condition of the yellow fever vaccination certificate is worded incompletely on the official page read: it must be clarified before publication.
The lists of documents and the opening hours published by the embassy in Brussels apply to that post: a reviewer must check that they apply to the other representations and to the online application.
The immigrant visa categories are listed without the documents specific to each being set out on the page read.
How the immigrant visa issued by the ministry of foreign affairs relates to the long-stay visa falling to the ministry of the interior remains to be clarified.

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