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Consular fee: 40 EUR
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Consular fee: 25 EUR
Electronic visaMadagascar is one of the few destinations in the world that requires a visa from all nationalities without exception. The good news: the vast majority of travellers can obtain an eVisa online — a genuine electronic visa issued within 72 hours — or a visa on arrival directly at the airport. One non-negotiable condition: plan ahead, as the dates entered on the document cannot be changed after payment.
01 · The essentials
Madagascar is one of the few countries in the world that requires a visa from all nationalities without exception, regardless of the length or purpose of the stay.
The eVisa is applied for entirely online — no postal mail, no trip to an embassy is required to obtain the authorisation.
The passport must be valid for at least 6 months after the date of entry into Madagascar and have at least 2 consecutive blank pages.
Unlike the vast majority of countries, Madagascar grants no visa exemption, regardless of the traveller's nationality. French, Belgian, Swiss, Canadian, American, Australian: everyone must hold a valid visa before — or at the moment of — passing through immigration control, even for a one-day stopover.
The good news is that the eVisa is accessible to the vast majority of nationalities. Only nationals of Burundi and Palestine are not eligible and must submit their application at a Madagascar embassy or consulate before departure. Holders of a Malagasy passport or a permanent resident card in Madagascar are exempt from any visa requirement.
Madagascar is one of the few countries in the world that exempts no nationality from a visa requirement. Even a transit with immigration clearance requires a valid document.
The eVisa and the visa on arrival only authorise a single entry. An excursion to the Comoros, Mayotte or Réunion means leaving and requiring a new visa to return.
Once the eVisa has been issued, the travel dates cannot be corrected. Any change requires a new application and full payment of fees.
The eVisa and the visa on arrival cannot be extended on site. For a stay exceeding 60 days, only the transformable visa issued by an embassy can be extended.
02 · Eligibility
The tourist eVisa is intended for foreign nationals wishing to visit Madagascar for tourism purposes only. Work — even occasional — is expressly excluded. Commercial activities (meetings, prospecting) require a separate business visa, while paid employment requires a specific long-stay visa.
Beyond the eVisa, Madagascar offers other visa categories depending on the duration and purpose of the stay. Here is a comprehensive overview of the available options.
03 · The process
The Madagascar eVisa application is made on the official portal managed by the Tourism, Immigration and Emigration Service of the Republic of Madagascar. The process is entirely paperless: no postal mail, no trip to an embassy is required. The result is a PDF document to be presented on arrival.
The application must be submitted between one week and 6 months before the planned arrival date in Madagascar. Allow a minimum of 72 hours between submission and your flight — and ideally two weeks to absorb any unforeseen event (extended delay in high season, portal temporarily unavailable, rejection due to input error).
Go to evisamada-mg.com and create an account with a valid email address. Check your inbox — the confirmation email may end up in spam.
Complete your personal details, passport number, travel dates and the address of your accommodation in Madagascar. Check every field three times: no correction is possible after payment.
Attach a colour scan of the identity page of your passport and a recent ID photo meeting strict requirements: 3/4 format, plain light background, dimensions 35–45 mm × 45–55 mm, no glasses (unless accompanied by a medical certificate).
Pay the consular fees by credit/debit card (Visa or Mastercard). The amount varies depending on the duration chosen: 35 USD for 15 days, 40 USD for 30 days, 47 USD for 60 days.
Within 72 hours of validation, you will receive the eVisa by email in PDF format. Check that it is consistent with your information (name, passport number, dates).
Print your eVisa. Although the smartphone version is theoretically accepted, the paper version is strongly recommended: frequent power outages and network issues in Madagascar make the printed PDF far more reliable at the checkpoint.
Official site slow or unavailable: do not leave it to the last minute. The portal can be temporarily inaccessible, especially in high season.
Non-compliant photo: the format is strict (3/4, plain light background, no glasses). A rejected photo blocks the entire process.
No modifications after payment: a typo in the name or an incorrect passport number can lead to a refusal on arrival. Read every field carefully before confirming.
Unconfirmed tickets: only submit the application once your flights are confirmed. If dates change, you will have to start over and pay again.
04 · Entry points
The Madagascar eVisa is valid for all international airports in the country. On arrival, look for the dedicated "eVisa" or "Visa on Arrival" counter — it is separate from the queue for Malagasy residents — and present your printed document with your passport and return ticket.
Main entry point of the country. Direct flights from Paris (Air Madagascar, Air France). Dedicated eVisa counter at immigration. Average processing time: 20 to 45 minutes.
Second international airport. Heavily used by charter flights from Europe and Réunion. Possible waiting peaks in high season.
International airports accepting the eVisa and the visa on arrival. Domestic connections mainly from Antananarivo.
Lower-traffic international airports, also eligible for the eVisa and the visa on arrival.
As you disembark, prepare three documents before reaching the immigration counter: your passport, your printed eVisa (or cash for the visa on arrival) and your return ticket. Officers may also request proof of accommodation and evidence of financial means.
05 · Fees & timelines
The table above reflects the official consular fees in US dollars. Online portals may display equivalents in euros or Malagasy ariary (MGA). Service fees are added by agencies that handle dossier verification before submission.
Recommendation: submit your application at least two weeks before departure to absorb any unforeseen event — rejection due to input error, extended delay in high season, or temporary unavailability of the official portal. The portal can be slow or momentarily inaccessible; do not leave it to the last minute.
| Application channel | Processing time |
|---|---|
| eVisa (official portal) | Up to 72 hours after validation |
| Visa on arrival (airport) | Immediate (20–45 min queue) |
| Madagascar Embassy in Washington DC | 7 working days by mail |
| Madagascar Embassy in Paris | Contact the embassy for current timelines |
Indicative timelines — they may vary depending on the season and volume of applications.
06 · Before you leave
Preparing your trip to Madagascar also means anticipating immigration checks and the practical conditions on the ground. Here is the essential information to know before you leave, organised by topic.
If you are travelling with minor children, arrange a notarised parental authorisation (in French) accompanied by a copy of the birth certificate. These documents may be required at boarding and at Malagasy immigration.
If you are arriving from a country with an identified health risk, a yellow fever vaccination certificate may be requested on arrival. Check with the health authorities of your country before departure.
Madagascar is rated as medium complexity for obtaining a visa. The eVisa is accessible and the online process is straightforward in principle — but the payment requirements (cash for the visa on arrival, no correction possible after submission for the eVisa) and the impossibility of extending the visa on site add a layer of rigidity that many travellers underestimate in advance.
The key: prepare your documents in advance, check every piece of information before confirming, and do not leave planning to chance. An eVisa refused because of a typo or a crumpled 100 USD note refused on arrival are situations that can be avoided with a minimum of preparation.
Cash and currency on the ground: Madagascar is an essentially cash-based economy. ATMs accepting Visa cards exist in major cities (Antananarivo, Antsirabe, Mahajanga, Nosy Be) but are rare elsewhere. The withdrawal limit is often capped at 400,000–800,000 MGA per transaction. Bring euros or dollars in small denominations (20 or 50) in good condition. Travellers carrying the equivalent of 1,160 USD or more must declare their currency to customs on arrival; above 7,500 EUR, the declaration is mandatory.
At Ivato airport: keep your documents to hand before leaving the plane. Refuse unsolicited offers of help from people presenting themselves as agents — real agents are behind the official counters. An official taxi to the centre of Antananarivo costs between 50,000 and 80,000 MGA. Buy a local SIM card (Telma, Orange or Airtel) at the airport for approximately 5,000 MGA.
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