Republic of Madagascar · study
Long-Stay Study Visa
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Madagascar long-study transformable visa route for students enrolled in a public or private institution approved by the Malagasy state.
- 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
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.
Additional sources
Primary source
Visa transformable checklist - EDBM ↗ · Economic Development Board of Madagascar
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Eligibility
Typical criteria
- ✓The applicant has a long-study purpose rather than a short internship or tourist visit.Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Madagascar ↗
- ✓The applicant has registration in a public or private establishment approved by the Malagasy state.Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Madagascar ↗
- ✓The applicant can show the last diploma and scholarship or resources evidence.Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Madagascar ↗
- ✓Accommodation, host and criminal-record evidence are prepared as listed by the mission checklist.Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Madagascar ↗
Common blockers
- !No qualifying school registration certificate.Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Madagascar ↗
- !No scholarship, resources or host evidence.Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Madagascar ↗
- !The case is a short internship, which is listed under the non-immigrant short-stay page instead.Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Madagascar ↗
Typical evidence
- ·Completed and signed visa form, two photos, passport and passport copy.Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Madagascar ↗
- ·Ticket or reservation, criminal-record extract and accommodation or host evidence.Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Madagascar ↗
- ·Copy of the last diploma and certificate of registration in an approved Madagascar institution.Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Madagascar ↗
- ·Scholarship attestation or resources justification, such as a legalised support commitment and pay-slip copy where applicable.Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Madagascar ↗
Application pathway
Check the route fit
Confirm the programme is long study and requires a transformable long-stay route.
Build the evidence pack
Collect school registration, diploma, resources, accommodation and criminal-record evidence.
Submit through the official channel
File with the competent Madagascar mission and keep local appointment, postal and payment rules straight.
After approval
After entry, complete any Madagascar long-stay or resident-card formalities required by the authorities.
Official application links
Where to actually go next
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.
- ChecklistSchoolRead 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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