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A Madagascar visa is required for almost every foreign traveller. Enter your nationality to find out whether you need an e-visa or a visa on arrival, then apply for your Madagascar e-visa online, without leaving home.
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Do you need a visa for Madagascar based on your nationality?
Select your country of nationality. We tell you immediately whether you fall under the e-visa, the visa on arrival or an embassy procedure.
My nationality
Updated 2026. All nationalities are eligible for the e-visa or visa on arrival, except Burundi and Palestine (apply via embassy).
Madagascar visa: e-visa or visa on arrival?
For a tourist stay, the Madagascar visa can be obtained in two ways: online before departure (e-visa), or directly at the airport counter (visa on arrival). In both cases it is the same official document issued by the Malagasy authorities, with single entry.
Applying for your Madagascar e-visa online avoids the airport queue and lets you prepare your file calmly, even if your travel dates are not yet fixed.
Learn moreE-visa online
Apply on the internet, reply by email within 48–72 h. Ideal to arrive relaxed.
Visa on arrival
At the counter of Ivato (Antananarivo) or Nosy Be airport, subject to a complete file.
Passport 6 months
Valid at least 6 months after arrival, with 2 blank pages.
Single entry
One stay allowed; a new application is required to return.
The 4 durations of the Madagascar e-visa
The Madagascar visa price depends on the length of stay. Here are the official visa fees applied since February 2026 on the government portal.
Up to 15 days
Short stays, stopovers and first trips.
16 to 30 days
The most requested format for a tour.
31 to 60 days
Long trips and in-depth discovery.
61 to 90 days
The famous 90-day Madagascar visa, maximum tourist stay.
Official visa fees are set by the Malagasy authorities. Our assistance service is billed separately (see the Duration & prices page).
Do you need a visa to travel to Madagascar?
Yes. There are practically no visa-free countries for Madagascar: every foreign traveller must obtain a visa before or on arrival.
- ✓British, US, EU, Canadian citizens A Madagascar visa is mandatory, e-visa or visa on arrival, whatever the length.
- ✓Children and babies Every traveller has their own Madagascar e-visa, whatever their age.
- ✓Tourist travellers The e-visa covers tourism up to 90 days, single entry.
- !Burundi & Palestine Not eligible for the e-visa: the application goes through a Madagascar embassy.
How to obtain your Madagascar visa online
Choose the duration
Select the length of your stay (15, 30, 60 or 90 days). The departure date is not mandatory.
Fill in & pay
Complete the Madagascar visa application form and pay online securely.
Receive by email
Your e-visa reaches you as a PDF within 48–72 h. Print it or keep it on your phone.
Your questions about the Madagascar visa
Do you need a visa to travel to Madagascar?
Yes. All foreign travellers must obtain a Madagascar visa before arrival or at the airport counter. The e-visa is obtained entirely online and sent to you by email.
What is the price of the Madagascar visa?
Official visa fees depend on the duration: €30 up to 15 days, €35 from 16 to 30 days, €40 from 31 to 60 days and €50 from 61 to 90 days. An assistance fee is added if you use our service.
What passport validity is required?
Your passport must be valid at least 6 months after your arrival date in Madagascar and have at least two blank pages.
Can you get a Madagascar visa at the airport?
Yes, a visa on arrival is issued at international airports such as Ivato (Antananarivo) and Nosy Be. The online e-visa is still recommended to avoid queues.
Is the Madagascar e-visa valid for multiple entries?
No, it is a single-entry visa. If you leave the territory and wish to return, a new Madagascar e-visa application online is required.
A private service, independent from the authorities
VisaMadagascar is a private, independent paid information and assistance service. We are not a government site and are not affiliated with any Malagasy or foreign administration, embassy or ministry. The official procedure can be completed directly on the government portal evisamada-mg.com. Our assistance, billed separately, aims to simplify and secure your application.