Do I need a visa to visit Madagascar as a tourist?

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?

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?

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 The 15-day fee went up in February 2026, so older guides quoting $10 are out of date.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?

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?

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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Madagascar eVisa for Canadian Citizens

To enter Madagascar, Canadian citizens need: a valid passport · eVisa required · Return ticket (billet aller et retour) · Certificat de vaccination contre la fièvre jaune.

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Quick Facts

Madagascar eVisa — Key Facts for Canadian Citizens

Visa Required

Yes

Visa Type

eVisa

Gov Fee

$35

Max Stay

60 days

Processing

1–10 days

Passport Validity

6+ months

Blank Pages

2 pages

Entry Type

single

What You Need

Canadian citizens traveling to Madagascar need

✓A valid Canada passportValid 6 months after arrival · 2 blank pages
$eVisa requiredwe apply online for the travelerFrom $94 →
✓Return ticket (billet aller et retour)
✓Certificat de vaccination contre la fièvre jaune

Available Visas

Madagascar eVisa Types for Canadian Citizens

Overview

Madagascar eVisa for Canadian Citizens — What You Need to Know

Canadian citizens 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.

Visa Policy

Madagascar eVisa Policy for Canadian Citizens

Madagascar's visa policy for Canadian citizens requires advance application before travel. The electronic visa (eVisa) system was introduced to streamline the process — replacing the previous embassy-only application for most Canadian travelers. The eVisa allows online application without visiting a consulate, with approval typically issued within 1–10 business days. The government fee of $35 is set by Madagascar immigration authorities and is subject to change. PassportsAndVisas.com monitors policy updates daily and will notify you of any fee changes after your application is submitted.

Canadian citizens should apply for their Madagascar visa at least 13 days before departure to allow time for processing and any document corrections. Rush processing is available for travelers with imminent departure dates. The 15 Days Tourist eVisa is issued, and the 60-day stay period begins on arrival.

Travel Context

Traveling to Madagascar from Canada — What to Know Before You Go

Planning a trip to Madagascar from Canada involves a few key logistics beyond the visa. Direct flights are available from major Canada hubs to Madagascar's main international airports, with flight times varying depending on your departure city. We recommend booking refundable tickets until your visa is approved — PassportsAndVisas.com's service fee is charged only after visa approval, so you are not committed financially before your visa is confirmed.

Passport preparation is the most important step. Your Canada passport must have at least 6 months of validity remaining beyond your departure date from Madagascar, and at least 2 blank pages for entry stamps. If your passport is expiring soon, PassportsAndVisas.com can expedite Canada passport renewal — often faster than standard government processing times.

Once your Madagascar eVisa is approved, you will receive a PDF confirmation by email. Print this document and carry it with your passport — some Madagascar border officials require a physical copy, even for eVisas. Save a digital backup on your phone as well. Your visa details will also be linked to your passport number in Madagascar's immigration database.

Application Guide

What Canadian Citizens Need Before Applying

Applying for a Madagascar visa as a Canadian citizen through PassportsAndVisas.com takes 5–10 minutes online. You will need your Canada passport (valid for 6+ months), a digital passport photo meeting Madagascar's exact specifications, and your travel dates. Our system guides you through each field and flags potential errors before submission.

The most common reason Canadian citizens face Madagascar visa rejection is passport photo non-compliance. Madagascar requires a white background, the size shown on the government portal dimensions, taken within the last 6 months, with no glasses. Our proprietary photo-check system automatically validates your photo against Madagascar's requirements before we submit — catching the errors that cause the majority of preventable rejections.

After submission, your application is reviewed by a Canadian-specialist on our team — someone familiar with the specific patterns that trigger scrutiny for Canada passport holders. We submit to Madagascar Immigration within 2 hours of receiving your complete file. You will receive email updates throughout the process, and your approved visa PDF will be delivered to your inbox — typically within 1–10 business days.

How It Works

How Canadian Citizens Get a Madagascar eVisa

Apply online in 5–10 min

Guided form with real-time photo and passport validation. Takes under 10 minutes.

We review your application

We catch errors specific to Canadian applications — photo specs, name matching, passport validity — before submission.

We submit for government processing

Submitted directly to Madagascar Immigration. Email updates throughout. We handle any follow-up.

Get your Madagascar visa

Approved eVisa PDF delivered to your inbox. Ready to travel.

Full Requirements — VIE Intelligence Engine

Everything Canadian Citizens Need to Know About Madagascar eVisas

All Madagascar visa data for Canadian passport holders is updated daily from official government sources.

Madagascar requires 4 documents for Canadian citizens. Our system validates all of these automatically before submission.

Avoid These Mistakes

Why Canadian Citizens Get Madagascar eVisa Rejections — And How We Prevent It

Our document review catches these before submission. Rejected due to our error? We resubmit at no charge.

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Passport expires within 6 months of entry

Airlines and Madagascar immigration refuse entry. This is one of the most common preventable rejection reasons.

✓ We verify passport validity before submitting

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Details don't exactly match passport

A single character difference in name, DOB, or Canada 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 Canadian applicants.

✓ 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

Most refusals come from a handful of fixable errors. We check every application before it is filed.

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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.

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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 Canadian case personally. Avg response under 2 hours.

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Official Advisories

Current Travel Advisories for Canadian Citizens Visiting Madagascar

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CANADA DFATD

Take normal security precautions

Questions & Answers

Madagascar eVisa FAQ for Canadian Citizens

Yes. Canadian passport holders need a visa to travel to Madagascar. The options available are 15 Days Tourist eVisa, 30 Day Tourist eVisa, 60 Day Tourist eVisa, 90 Day Tourist eVisa. Eligible travellers can apply online without visiting an embassy.

📋 Sources

PassportsAndVisas.com relies exclusively on official government sources for visa requirements. Our VIE Intelligence Engine cross-references multiple official sources daily.

▶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

Other Passport Holders

Madagascar visa requirements for other passport holders

Visa eligibility, fees and available visa types vary by passport. Choose your nationality for Madagascar visa requirements specific to you.

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