Get your Madagascar electronic visa online

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.

The Madagascar eVisa is valid only for a closed list of eight international airports: Antananarivo-Ivato (TNR), Nosy Be-Fascene (NOS), Antsiranana / Diego Suarez (DIE), Mahajanga (MJN), Nosy Boraha / Sainte-Marie (SMS), Toamasina (TMM), Toliara (TLE) and Taolagnaro / Fort-Dauphin (FTU). Arriving at any other entry point risks refusal of admission. 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Paperwork is only part of the preparation. Since the autumn of 2025 Madagascar has been going through a political transition: after several weeks of demonstrations, President Andry Rajoelina left the country and Colonel Michael Randrianirina took office as transitional president on 17 October 2025, pending new elections. Public order has returned to normal for several months now, in Antananarivo as in the provinces, but the situation should be monitored before each departure.

Whatever your country of residence, check the recommendations issued by your own authorities before booking: assessments differ from one state to another and often determine whether your travel insurance remains valid.