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Long-Stay Study Visa

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Source check: all 10 official citations reconfirmed 13 September 2026

Madagascar long-study transformable visa route for students enrolled in a public or private institution approved by the Malagasy state.

Requires sponsorshipDoes not lead to permanent residencyEntry visa is described as an immigrant 30-day visa transformable into long stay of more than 90 days.In flux
Processing time
The reviewed mission page lists 5 working days for that mission, with postal applications needing at least 10 days before departure.
Government fees
The reviewed mission page lists EUR 30 for the immigrant 30-day transformable visa; confirm current local mission fees.
Typical duration
Entry visa is described as an immigrant 30-day visa transformable into long stay of more than 90 days.
Sponsorship required
Yes
Leads to permanent residency
No
Reviewed Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Madagascar ↗

In short

As of 30 July 2026, the Long-Stay Study Visa for Republic of Madagascar is a sponsor-led Madagascar immigration route. Sources: official Republic of Madagascar government pages, reviewed 30 July 2026.

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What is the Long-Stay Study Visa in Republic of Madagascar?

Long-Stay Study Visa is a sponsor-led Madagascar route. Indicative government fees are The reviewed mission page lists EUR 30 for the immigrant 30-day transformable visa; confirm current local mission fees; indicative processing time is The reviewed mission page lists 5 working days for that mission, with postal applications needing at least 10 days before departure; typical duration is Entry visa is described as an immigrant 30-day visa transformable into long stay of more than 90 days. This route does not lead to permanent residence.

Verified against Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Madagascar on 28 June 2026.

Overview

Madagascar publishes tourist eVisa guidance through the official eVisa platform, long-stay investor, worker, family and work-permit checklists through EDBM, and consular visa category guidance through official Ministry of Foreign Affairs mission pages. Mission pages can be locally specific, so applicants outside the listed consular district should confirm filing mechanics with the competent Madagascar embassy or consulate before payment or mailing documents. The official Madagascar Embassy in Brussels transformable-visa page includes a long-study category under the immigrant 30-day visa transformable into long stay of more than 90 days. The checklist includes a completed form, photos, passport, ticket or reservation, criminal-record extract, accommodation and host evidence, the last diploma, certificate of registration in a public or private establishment approved by the Malagasy state, and scholarship or resources evidence.

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Eligibility

Typical criteria

Common blockers

Typical evidence

Application pathway

  1. Check the route fit

    Confirm the programme is long study and requires a transformable long-stay route.

  2. Build the evidence pack

    Collect school registration, diploma, resources, accommodation and criminal-record evidence.

  3. Submit through the official channel

    File with the competent Madagascar mission and keep local appointment, postal and payment rules straight.

  4. After approval

    After entry, complete any Madagascar long-stay or resident-card formalities required by the authorities.

After approval: prepare for your next step

For Long-Stay Study Visa, use the actual decision and the issuing authority’s instructions to establish what has been granted. A successful application, permission to enter, permission to work and a residence document are not interchangeable.

  1. 1. Check the decision. Confirm the name, passport, status granted, start date and any next action. Resolve an error with the authority before relying on the document for travel or employment.
  2. 2. Establish the travel step. Read any entry window, activation, collection or in-country registration instruction. For an extension or change of status, do not assume leaving the country is required or safe while a further step remains pending.
  3. 3. Confirm what you may do. Coordinate enrolment and attendance with the institution. Check the actual work conditions before accepting a job or freelance work.
  4. 4. Organise the household. Check each accompanying person’s permission separately, then arrange healthcare, accommodation, access to money and the relevant local registrations. A tax number or bank account does not by itself prove a right to work.
  5. 5. Keep the ongoing conditions visible. Record the actual expiry, renewal process, permitted absences and any duty to report changes. An initial grant does not automatically establish permanent residence or citizenship.
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Plan the practical side of your stay

Once you have checked the official route, you can prepare for day-to-day life in Madagascar. These optional services are separate from the application and do not establish visa eligibility.

Official application links

Where to actually go next

Government links only

These are the official pages to use for this route. Open them before preparing documents: the forms, fees, appointment systems, and sponsor steps can change without warning.

  1. ChecklistSchool
    Read official long-study transformable visa guidance ↗

    Use this official Madagascar source to confirm the current checklist, fee, timing and submission channel before filing. Madagascar publishes tourist eVisa guidance through the official eVisa platform, long-stay investor, worker, family and work-permit checklists through EDBM, and consular visa category guidance through official Ministry of Foreign Affairs mission pages. Mission pages can be locally specific, so applicants outside the listed consular district should confirm filing mechanics with the competent Madagascar embassy or consulate before payment or mailing documents.

    Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Madagascar · verified

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Frequently asked questions

Is long study treated as a transformable route?+

The reviewed official mission page lists long study under the immigrant 30-day visa transformable into long stay of more than 90 days.

What school evidence is listed?+

The mission page lists a certificate of registration in a public or private establishment approved by the Malagasy state.

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How we verified this

We check every figure on this page against the primary government source, record the date it was last checked, and re-check it on a regular schedule. Rules change, so always confirm time-sensitive details with the official source before you rely on them. Visa Atlas is an information-only publication and does not give legal advice.

Primary source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Madagascar

Last checked: 28 June 2026

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