Indian citizens moving to Republic of Madagascar
Indian nationals typically move to Republic of Madagascar through its standard work, study, family, and skilled-migration routes rather than through a dedicated bilateral scheme. Eligibility and processing times are set by eVisa Madagascar / Border Police of Madagascar, so check each route below for its primary source.
We cover 12 Madagascar routes — 6 can be started without a job offer, and 4 lead to permanent residence.
Tourist entry
Tourist-entry rules for Indian nationals are set by eVisa Madagascar / Border Police of Madagascar and change periodically — check the official entry-requirements page before travelling. Either way, tourist entry does not confer the right to work, study long-term, or establish residence.
Treaty & bilateral memberships
No nationality-specific treaty routes apply.
Consular processing: a Republic of Madagascar consulate or visa application centre in your country of residence
What this means for Indian citizens
Of the 12 Republic of Madagascar routes we cover, 6 can be started without an employer sponsor and 4 have confirmed permanent residence mapping. Language-test requirements vary by route — check each route below for the requirement set out in its official source.
All Republic of Madagascar routes open to Indian applicants
General routes available to all nationalities. Click any to read the full guide.
Tourist eVisa
Madagascar official tourist eVisa route for single-entry tourist visits, with online registration and electronic travel authorisation before arrival.
No sponsor needed · Non-settlement
Tourist Visa on Arrival
Madagascar tourist visa-on-arrival route for travellers using the official eVisa counters on arrival instead of pre-applying online.
No sponsor needed · Non-settlement
Consular Short-Stay Visa
Madagascar consular non-immigrant short-stay visa guidance for tourism, business, mission and internship trips of 30, 60 or 90 days.
No sponsor needed · Non-settlement
Tourist Visa Extension
Madagascar tourist-stay extension route for travellers who need to extend a tourist stay through the Immigration office, up to the official 90-day ceiling described by the eVisa FAQ.
No sponsor needed · Non-settlement
Transformable Visa
Madagascar immigrant 30-day transformable visa route that can be converted into long-stay status after entry, including worker, investor, family and other long-stay bases.
Sponsor required · Leads to settlement
Long-Stay Investor Visa
Madagascar EDBM long-stay investor visa and resident-card route for foreign investors with a Madagascar company file.
No sponsor needed · Leads to settlement
Long-Stay Worker Visa
Madagascar EDBM long-stay worker visa and resident-card route for expatriate employees with a work permit and endorsed employment contract.
Sponsor required · Leads to settlement
Work Permit
Madagascar work-permit route for foreign employees, filed with employer and worker documents and supported by the E-Work employment-authorisation portal.
Sponsor required · Non-settlement
Long-Stay Family Reunification Visa
Madagascar EDBM long-stay family reunification route for spouses, children and relatives joining a principal resident or worker.
Sponsor required · Leads to settlement
Long-Stay Study Visa
Madagascar long-study transformable visa route for students enrolled in a public or private institution approved by the Malagasy state.
Sponsor required · Non-settlement
Diplomatic and Courtesy Visa
Madagascar special visa route for diplomatic, service, official, international-organisation, government-mission and approved technical-assistance cases.
Sponsor required · Non-settlement
Company Creation for Foreign Investors
Madagascar EDBM company-creation service used by foreign founders and investors who need local company documents for investor, work or long-stay filings.
No sponsor needed · Non-settlement
Frequently asked questions
Can Indian citizens enter Republic of Madagascar without a visa?+
Tourist-entry rules for Indian nationals are set by eVisa Madagascar / Border Police of Madagascar and change periodically — check the official entry-requirements page before travelling. Either way, tourist entry does not confer the right to work, study long-term, or establish residence.
Which Republic of Madagascar visa routes are best suited to Indian applicants?+
Indian nationals typically move to Republic of Madagascar through its standard work, study, family, and skilled-migration routes rather than through a dedicated bilateral scheme. Eligibility and processing times are set by eVisa Madagascar / Border Police of Madagascar, so check each route below for its primary source.
Where do Indian applicants typically apply for a Republic of Madagascar visa?+
Applications are typically processed at a Republic of Madagascar consulate or visa application centre in your country of residence. Some digital and in-country applications can be filed directly with Republic of Madagascar's immigration authority without a consular visit.
Do Indian citizens need a job offer to move to Republic of Madagascar?+
Not necessarily. 6 of the 12 Republic of Madagascar routes we cover can be started without an employer sponsor, while the rest need a sponsoring employer or job offer. If you do not have an offer yet, the no-sponsor routes are the place to start.
Can Indian citizens get permanent residence in Republic of Madagascar?+
Yes. 4 of the 12 Republic of Madagascar routes we cover lead toward settlement or permanent residence; the others are temporary. Timelines vary by route, so check the settlement detail on each visa page.