Madagascar Visas – Requirements & More

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Madagascar Visas – Requirements & More


Majority of visitors will require a visa to enter Madagascar. Since obtaining a visa on arrival is not guaranteed, we recommend all travelers obtain a visa prior to their journey.


Typical Passport Requirements

Most countries in Africa require a passport with a minimum validity of six months from the date of travel and between 2 – 6 consecutive blank pages. Please verify the exact requirements prior to travel.


General Documents required for obtaining a Madagascar tourist visa

  • Valid passport
  • Visa application duly filled out, dated and signed.  
  • Two (02) recent photographs  
  • A copy of the round trip ticket (bearing the name of the applicant)
  • Payment of the visa fee (Cash, money order or cashier’s check, no personal check)
  • A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required if the traveler stayed in an affected area six (06) days prior to the trip

Source: http://www.us-madagascar-embassy.org/consular-services


Madagascar Visa requirements for US citizens

US citizens require a visa to enter Madagascar. Please check requirements with the Embassy of Madagascar closest to you.


Madagascar Visa requirements for Indian citizens

Indian citizens require a visa to enter Madagascar. Please check requirements with the Embassy of Madagascar closest to you.