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Due to COVID-19 and the health of our employees, we will not be accepting new applicants at this time.
A visa is required for entry into Madagascar. Get your's today!

Madagascar Visa – Requirements and Application

Do I Need a Visa for Madagascar?

All travelers to Madagascar need a visa.

Tourist visas are valid for up to 90 days. Business visas are valid for up to 5 years.

Business visas for stays longer than 90 days must be obtained through the Madagascar embassy in the US. Once issued, the visa holder has one month to enter Madagascar and apply for the visa to be extended by Madagascar’s Ministry of Interior.

Madagascar Entry Requirements

Do I Need A… For My Trip to Madagascar?
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Sources: Madagascar Embassy and U.S. State Department

What Do I Need for a Madagascar Visa?

Non-extendable tourist visas are available upon arrival or in advance. They can also be obtained electronically.

The essential requirement for a Madagascar visa is a passport that is valid for at least 6 months from time of entry and has at least three blank pages. Additional requirements vary depending on the type of visa and the length of stay.

Proof of a yellow fever vaccination is required only if the applicant has been to a yellow fever endemic country within the last six months. Additional health precautions are strongly encouraged.


A tourist visa upon arrival requires a passport with at least six months validity from the time of entry. If you want to obtain a tourist visa in advance, you can apply online or present the following documents to the consulate.

Valid passport

  • Valid for at least six months from time of entry
  • Three blank pages

Two passport photos

  • Taken within the last six months
  • Taken against a white background

Proof of return or onward travel

  • A copy of confirmation of your round-trip ticket
  • Should have the applicant’s name on it

Proof of yellow fever vaccination if recently visited an effected area

  • International certificate of yellow fever vaccination will be required only if the applicant has been to a country where yellow fever is endemic within the last six months.

Business travelers must submit the following with their Madagascar visa application. Business visas are available in two forms – short and long term.

In addition to a completed application form, the following items are required:

Valid passport

  • Valid for at least six months from time of entry
  • Three blank pages
  • One copy of the passport

Two passport photos

  • Taken within the last six months
  • Taken against a white background

Proof of return or onward travel

  • A copy of confirmation of your round-trip ticket
  • Should have the applicant’s name on it

Proof of yellow fever vaccination if recently visited an effected area

  • International certificate of yellow fever vaccination will be required only if the applicant has been to a country where yellow fever is endemic within the last six months.

Business Letter from Sponsoring Company

  • Should be addressed to Embassy of Madagascar, Visa Section, Washington DC
  • Including name and address of company
  • Explaining nature of business performed
  • Guarantees sufficient financial support for applicant

Criminal background check

  • Obtained within the last three months

Identification of Company Manager

  • Malagasy National ID card if a citizen of Madagascar
  • Copy of residence permit if not a citizen of Madagascar

Madagascar provides a wide variety of other visas, including visas for scientific research, volunteer work, studying and religious missions. Their requirements vary significantly. Contact us to find out what you may need for your specific trip.

How Can Passport Health Help Me With the Visa Process?

Passport Health’s travel documents team will walk you through the visa process step-by-step and handle the sometimes difficult communication with embassies and consulates. Contact us today to start your worry-free visa processing.

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How Much Do Madagascar Visas Cost?

Visa fees can change at any time, based on decisions by the Madagascar government. Fees generally do not include service charges, postage and other related costs.

Business visas start around $50, tourist visas cost about $30 but can exceed $50. All on-arrival visas must be paid in cash, prepare accordingly.

Are Any Vaccines Required for Madagascar?

Proof of yellow fever vaccination may be required if arriving from a region where the infection is present. Hepatitis A, typhoid and rabies vaccines may be recommended for your trip. See our Madagascar destination advice page to learn more.

US Embassy in Madagascar

All Americans visiting Madagascar should register online with the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program.

U.S. Embassy Antananarivo
Lot 207 A, Point Liberty
Andranoro – Antehiroka
105 Antananarivo
Madagascar
Tel: (+261) 20 23 480 00
consantan@state.gov

For More Information About Madagascar…

See Passport Health’s Madagascar destination advice page with information on safety, climate and more. Or, start you visa process by contacting us today!

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Do I Need a Visa for Madagascar?
What Do I Need for a Madagascar Visa Application?
Madagascar Tourism Visa Application
Madagascar Business Visa Application
Other Madagascar Visa Applications
How Can Passport Health Help Me With the Visa Process?
How Much Do Madagascar Visas Cost?
Are Any Vaccines Required for Madagascar?
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