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Madagascar eVisa Types. Which one do you need?
Eligible travelers can apply online for Madagascar eVisas for tourism, business, medical travel and other qualifying purposes, without visiting an embassy for the eVisa application.
Yes. US passport holders need a visa for Madagascar. To enter Madagascar you need: a valid passport, eVisa required, Return ticket (billet aller et retour), Certificat de vaccination contre la fièvre jaune.
Madagascar eVisa Fees & Cost
Madagascar visa fees vary by passport nationality and visa type. The government fee is set by Madagascar and paid to them; our service fee is separate and covers expert review of your application before it is submitted. Fees below are for a US passport.
Visa type
Government fee
Max stay
Our service from
15 Days Tourist eVisa
$35.00
60 days
$59.00
30 Day Tourist eVisa
$41.00
60 days
$59.00
60 Day Tourist eVisa
$47.00
60 days
$59.00
90 Day Tourist eVisa
$59.00
60 days
$59.00
Madagascar eVisa Processing Time
Madagascar asks travellers to apply at least 1 days before arrival. Government processing usually takes 1–3 days, but governments do not guarantee a decision date, so apply as early as you can — applications are accepted well ahead of travel.
Our Standard, Rush and Emergency options set how quickly we review and file your application; the decision itself remains with the Madagascar government. Whichever you choose, we tell you the date your visa is guaranteed by — on time or your money back.
How It Works
How to Get Your Madagascar eVisa — Step by Step
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Apply online in 5–10 min
Guided form with real-time photo and passport validation.
2
Specialist reviews first
We catch the errors that cause most rejections — including photo specs, passport validity, and name mismatches.
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We submit and track daily
Submitted to Madagascar Immigration. Email updates throughout.
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Visa by email
Approved e-visa PDF in your inbox. Print, present, done.
Full Requirements — VIE Intelligence Engine
Madagascar eVisa Requirements
Select a category below. All Madagascar visa data is updated daily from official government and embassy sources via our VIE Intelligence Engine.
Madagascar requires 11 documents for this application. Our system validates all of these automatically before submission.
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Passport-style photo
Required▼
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Valid U.S. passport (6 months validity beyond departure date)
Required▼
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At least 2 blank passport pages
Required▼
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Completed online eVisa application form
Required▼
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Recent digital passport photo (white background)
Required▼
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Proof of return or onward travel ticket
Required▼
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Accommodation proof or travel itinerary
Required▼
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Online payment (credit/debit card)
Required▼
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Yellow fever vaccination certificate (if arriving from infected area within 6 months)
Required▼
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Return ticket
Required▼
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Yellow fever vaccination certificate
Optional▼
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Passport valid 6+ months past entry
Critical▼
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Minimum 2 blank passport pages
Required▼
Passport validity, blank pages, dual nationality, and special rules — what Madagascar immigration checks before letting you in.
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Passport valid 6+ months past entry
Critical▼
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Dual nationality rules
If applicable▼
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Emergency and damaged passports
FYI▼
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Israeli stamp in passport
Not an issue for Madagascar▼
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Criminal record impact
May affect▼
Entry ports, biometrics, wait times, and intel from our VIE border intelligence database.
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Madagascar e-Visa: designated entry ports only
Restricted▼
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Biometrics on arrival
Not required▼
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Social media screening
Not reported▼
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Typical immigration wait times
VIE Data▼
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Accommodation registration within 24 hours
Required by law▼
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Airline pre-board document checks
Varies by airline▼
Vaccinations, health insurance, and Madagascar's medication import rules.
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Yellow fever certificate
Not required from US▼
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Banned and restricted medications
Check before travel▼
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Travel health insurance
Strongly recommended▼
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HIV test requirement
Not required▼
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Health screening on arrival
Not active▼
Proof of funds, cash declaration limits, and duty-free allowances.
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Proof of sufficient funds
May be checked▼
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Cash declaration threshold: $10,000 USD
Declare if over limit▼
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Duty-free customs allowances
FYI▼
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Prohibited import items
Know before you pack▼
Essential laws and cultural rules from VIE practical intelligence data.
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Drone LawsBanned
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VPN UsageIllegal
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AlcoholRestricted
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CannabisIllegal — severe
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GamblingIllegal
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PhotographyMilitary areas banned
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LGBTQ+ safety and legal status
Legal, exercise discretion▼
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Drone rules
Registration required▼
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Tipping culture
Optional▼
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Emergency numbers & US Embassy
Save before you go▼
If you're connecting through another country on the way to Madagascar, check your transit visa requirements here.
Transit Country
Airside
Landside
US Visa Needed?
🇦🇪 UAE (Dubai/Abu Dhabi)
✓ Free
✓ Free
No
🇶🇦 Qatar (Doha)
✓ Free
✓ Free
No
🇸🇬 Singapore
✓ Free
✓ Free
No
🇯🇵 Japan
✓ Free
✓ Free
No
🇰🇷 South Korea
✓ Free
✓ Free
No
🇹🇭 Thailand
✓ Free
✓ Free
No
🇨🇳 China
⚠️ Varies
⚠️ 144hr only
Check first
⚠️ Transit rules change frequently. Always verify with your airline before booking.
What Madagascar requires when you depart — and the overstay penalties you really don't want to trigger.
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Exit visa required?
No — standard tourists▼
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Departure tax
Included in ticket▼
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Exit ban for unpaid fines
Know this▼
⚠️ Overstay Consequences
$8
Per day fine
24h
Grace period
3yr
Max ban
Possible
Deportation risk
🌏 Digital Nomad Status — VIE Data
Digital Nomad Visa
Not yet available
Remote-work authorisation
No dedicated category
Avg internet speed
—
Monthly cost of living
—
Coworking scene
—
In-country extension
Not permitted
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Best visa strategy for digital nomads
Strategy▼
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Tax implications for remote workers
Important▼
Avoid These Mistakes
Why Madagascar eVisa Applications Get Rejected — And How We Prevent It
Our document review catches these before submission. Applications rejected due to our error are resubmitted at no charge.
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Passport expires within 6 months of entry
Airlines deny boarding and immigration refuses entry. The #1 cause of rejections.
✓ We verify passport validity before submitting
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Details don't exactly match your passport
A single character difference in name, DOB, or passport number causes rejection.
✓ We verify all fields match your passport scan
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Prior overstay or visa violation
Prior overstays are on record and may trigger automatic rejection. Tell us — we can advise.
✓ We guide you through handling prior violations
Why Choose Us
Madagascar eVisa: Expert Help vs Applying Directly
You can apply on the government portal for free. Here's why 500,000+ travelers paid us instead.
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Never rejected for a preventable mistake
73% of rejections are caused by 4 fixable errors. We check every application first. Rejected due to our error? We resubmit free.
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Government portal monitored 24/7
Madagascar's application system goes offline without warning. We watch it around the clock and submit the moment it returns — you never have to keep checking.
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Get your whole family right first time
Inconsistencies between family applications are a top rejection trigger. We manage all applications together.
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Human help for complex cases
Prior overstay? Dual nationality? A specialist handles your case personally. Avg response under 2 hours.
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30 years in business
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Official Advisories
Current Travel Advisories for Madagascar
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US State Dept
Exercise Normal Precautions
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UK FCDO
No special precautions
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Canada DFATD
Take normal precautions
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Australia DFAT
Exercise normal safety precautions
Quick Reference
Madagascar eVisa Requirements by Nationality
Select your passport above to personalise this table.
Do I need a visa to visit Madagascar as a tourist?
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Yes. Every visitor needs a tourist visa for Madagascar, unless you hold a Malagasy passport or a Malagasy resident card. The easiest way is the official tourist eVisa, which every nationality can apply for online before travelling. PassportsAndVisas.com can complete the application for you. You can also buy a visa on arrival at the airport, but having your eVisa ready means less waiting when you land. Bring a passport valid for more than 6 months and a return ticket.
How long does it take to get a Madagascar eVisa?
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The government issues the landing authorisation within 72 hours after your application is validated. It arrives by email. Print it or keep it on your phone, then show it at the eVisa counter when you land, where the visa is placed in your passport. Apply a few days ahead to leave room for any corrections.
How much does the Madagascar eVisa cost?
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The government fee depends on how long you stay: $35 for up to 15 days, $41 for 16 to 30 days, $47 for 31 to 60 days and $59 for 61 to 90 days. The 15-day fee went up in February 2026, so older guides quoting $10 are out of date. Diplomats and staff of certain organisations don't pay the fee.
Can I get a visa on arrival in Madagascar instead of an eVisa?
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Yes. Tourist visas are also issued at the airport or port when you arrive in Madagascar, or at a Malagasy embassy before you travel. The eVisa simply means your paperwork is approved before you fly, so you can use the dedicated eVisa counter. Whichever route you choose, carry a passport valid for more than 6 months, a return ticket and, if you were in a yellow fever country in the six days before arriving, your vaccination certificate.
How long can I stay in Madagascar on a tourist eVisa, and can I extend it?
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The tourist eVisa is single entry. You choose your length of stay when you apply (15, 30, 60 or 90 days), and it starts on your arrival date. If your plans change and you need more time, you can extend your visa at the Immigration office in Madagascar, up to a total of 90 days. Because it's single entry, leaving Madagascar ends your visa, and you'll need a new one to come back.
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Common themes from Madagascar visa customers:
✓ Fast processing✓ Easy application✓ Caught my photo error✓ Approved first try✓ On-time delivery
PassportsAndVisas.com relies exclusively on official government sources for visa requirements. Our VIE Intelligence Engine cross-references multiple official sources daily to ensure accuracy.
▶Madagascar Official Immigration Portal. (Web). Official government portal
▶U.S. Department of State — Madagascar Travel Information. (Web). travel.state.gov
▶IATA Timatic — Visa & Health Requirements Database. (Web). iatatravelcentre.com
