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Who needs a visa for Madagascar?

Entry rules for Madagascar by nationality, for short tourist or business visits, from the Police Nationale, Ministry of Public Security (Madagascar): eVisa Madagascar, checked .

In brief

No nationality can visit Madagascar without a visa under its official rules. 198 get a visa on arrival.

Visa-free
0
On arrival
198
eVisa or ETA
0
Visa required
0

About 0 people (0% of the world's other nationalities by population) need a visa arranged before they travel to Madagascar: a visa, an eVisa or a visa only with another permit.

Checked 31 Oct 2026Source: Police Nationale, Ministry of Public Security: eVisa MadagascarReport a change

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Madagascar entry rules at a glance

GroupStayNationalitiesExamplesSource
Visa on arrival60 days, single entry; extendable to 90 days at the Immigration office198India, China, United States, IndonesiaPolice Nationale, Ministry of Public Security: eVisa Madagascar
eVisa60 days, single entry; extendable to 90 days at the Immigration office198India, China, United States, IndonesiaPolice Nationale, Ministry of Public Security: eVisa Madagascar

Visa on arrival for 60 days: India, China, the US and 195 more

198 nationalities

The visa is issued at the border, for 60 days, single entry.

Source: Police Nationale, Ministry of Public Security (Madagascar): eVisa Madagascar, checked The visa application can also be made on arrival at the eVisa counters.

eVisa for 60 days: India, China, the US and 195 more

198 nationalities

Apply online for an eVisa before you travel.

Source: Police Nationale, Ministry of Public Security (Madagascar): eVisa Madagascar, checked All nationalities are eligible for eVisa [...] The tourist eVisa is a single entry visa with a maximum duration of 60 days.

Where to apply

Apply for the eVisa only on the official site, evisamada-mg.com. Look-alike sites charge extra for the same form.

These rules cover ordinary passports and short visits; work, study and transit have their own rules.

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FAQ

Do I need a visa to visit Madagascar?

It depends on your passport: 198 get a visa on arrival. Choose your passport above.

Do Indian citizens need a visa for Madagascar?

Not in advance. Indian citizens get a visa on arrival (60 days, single entry; extendable to 90 days at the Immigration office) (Police Nationale, Ministry of Public Security (Madagascar): eVisa Madagascar, checked 31 Oct 2026).

Do US citizens need a visa for Madagascar?

Not in advance. US citizens get a visa on arrival (60 days, single entry; extendable to 90 days at the Immigration office) (Police Nationale, Ministry of Public Security (Madagascar): eVisa Madagascar, checked 31 Oct 2026).

Can I apply for a Madagascar visa online?

Yes, where the official site offers it. Apply only at evisamada-mg.com.

Sources and changes

  1. eVisa Madagascar (official; http://evisamada.gov.mg redirects here)evisamada-mg.com · checked 31 Oct 2026
  2. eVisa Madagascar FAQevisamada-mg.com · checked 31 Oct 2026
  1. All groups checked against Police Nationale, Ministry of Public Security (Madagascar): eVisa Madagascar. No change since.

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