Madagascar Visa and Passport Requirements
| Passport required | Return ticket required | Visa Required | |
|---|---|---|---|
| British | Yes | Yes | No |
| Australian | Yes | Yes | No |
| Canadian | Yes | Yes | No |
| USA | Yes | Yes | No |
| EU | Yes | Yes | No |
Passports
To enter Madagascar, a passport valid for six months after the date of entry is required by all nationals referred to in the chart above. Your passport must also have at least two blank pages for visa.
Visas
Visas for Madagascar are not required by any nationals referred to in the chart above for stays less than 15 days. Visas for Madagascar are required by all nationals referred to in the chart above for stays of 15 days or more.
Tourists from all countries can apply for an eVisa which is a single-entry visa for stays of up to 30 days or up to 60 days at evisamada-mg.com/en/home.
Visitors who plan to stay longer than 60 days need to apply for a visa prior to their travel at a diplomatic representation of Madagascar.
Visa-on-arrival
Nationals from all countries who plan to stay up to 30 days in Madagascar can apply for a visa-on-arrival at the airport or port in cash, using US$, Euros, or Malagasy Ariary.
Nationals not referred to in the chart also required an eVisa. Any questions, please contact the embassy to check visa requirements for Madagascar.
Visa Note
You can obtain a visa valid for 30 days upon arrival in Madagascar. You must pay in cash with US Dollars or Euros.
For stays over one month, you need to apply for a visa from the nearest Madagascan Embassy.
Types and Cost
Visa on arrival
Up to 15 days: no visa required, administration fee of €10
30-day tourist visa, single entry: €35.
e-visa:
15-day tourist visa: US$10 or Euro €10.
30-day tourist visa: 115,000 MGA or US$37 or Euro €35.
60-day tourist visa: 135,000 MGA or US$42 or Euro €40.
visa at Embassy of Madagascar in London:
30-day tourist visa, single entry: £16.
60-day tourist visa, up to 3 entries: £20.
90-day tourist visa, up to 3 entries: £27
visa at Embassy of Madagascar in Paris:
30-day tourist visa: €20.
60-day tourist visa: €25.
90-day tourist visa: €35.
Validity
Short-stay tourism visa: 30, 60 or 90 days.
Application to
Consulate (or consular section at embassy). UK residents should apply to the embassy in Paris.
Working days
Allow two to five working days for visa processing.
This page reflects our understanding of current rules for the most common types of travel to the said country. However, please note that each authority sets and forces entry rules, hence we strongly recommend that you verify critical information with the relevant embassy before travel.
Embassies and tourist offices
Embassy of the Republic of Madagascar in the USA
Telephone: (202) 265 5525.
Website: https://us-madagascar-embassy.org/
Address: NW, 2374 Massachusetts Avenue, Washington, DC 20008,
Opening times:
Embassy of the Republic of Madagascar in the UK
Telephone:
Website: https://www.mdg-london.org/
Address: , One Knightsbridge Green, 5th Floor, London, SW1X 7QA,
Opening times:
British Embassy in Madagascar
Telephone: +261 2022 33053.
Website: http://www.gov.uk/government/world/organisations/british-embassy-antananarivo
Address: Ravoninahitriniarivo Street, Ninth Floor Tour Zital, Ankorondrano, Antananarivo 101,
Opening times:
Mon-Fri 0830-1230 and 1400-1700
