Madagascar Visa – Requirements and Application

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.