Madagascar Visa – Requirements and Application
Madagascar offers diverse attractions: visit Avenue of the Baobabs for iconic trees, explore unique wildlife at Andasibe-Mantadia National Park, relax on Nosy Be’s beaches or dive at Île Sainte-Marie. Madagascar has something for everyone.
On This Page:
Do I Need a Visa for Madagascar?
What Do I Need for a Madagascar Visa Application?
How Can Passport Health Help Me With the Visa Process?
How Much Do Madagascar Visas Cost?
Are Any Vaccines Required for Madagascar?
U.S. Embassy in Madagascar
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Do I Need a Visa for Madagascar?
All travelers to Madagascar need a visa.
Tourist visas are valid for up to 90 days and are available upon arrival. 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.
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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.
How Can Passport Health Help Me With the Visa Process?
Passport Health has partnered with industry leaders in travel document services, RushMyPassport and G3 Travel Services. These teams will walk you through the visa process step-by-step and handle the sometimes difficult communication with embassies and consulates.
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
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See Passport Health’s Madagascar destination advice page with information on safety, climate and more. Or, start your visa process by filling out a form today!
