Republic of Madagascar · short term business
Tourist Visa on Arrival
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Madagascar tourist visa-on-arrival route for travellers using the official eVisa counters on arrival instead of pre-applying online.
- Processing time
- Handled at the eVisa counters on arrival; queue and document checks depend on the port of entry.
- Government fees
- The eVisa home page says online prices are the same as arrival prices; verify the current amount before travel.
- Typical duration
- Tourist route; the official eVisa tourist route states a single-entry maximum of 60 days.
- Sponsorship required
- No
- 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 eVisa home page says the visa application can also be made on arrival at eVisa counters, and that online prices are the same as those paid on arrival. The same official tourist-eVisa section states that the eVisa system currently supports tourist visas only and that the tourist eVisa is single entry with a maximum duration of 60 days, so arrival applicants should treat this as a tourist route and confirm current counter rules before travel.
Additional sources
Primary source
Madagascar eVisa FAQ ↗ · eVisa Madagascar / Border Police of Madagascar
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Eligibility
Typical criteria
- ✓The trip is for tourism, not employment, long study, investment or family residence.eVisa Madagascar / Border Police of Madagascar ↗
- ✓The traveller is prepared to apply at an official eVisa counter on arrival.eVisa Madagascar / Border Police of Madagascar ↗
- ✓The stay fits the tourist visa duration available at the counter.eVisa Madagascar / Border Police of Madagascar ↗
Common blockers
- !The traveller needs a transformable visa, long-stay status, work authorisation or family route.eVisa Madagascar / Border Police of Madagascar ↗
- !The traveller lacks passport, travel and fee evidence requested at the eVisa counter.eVisa Madagascar / Border Police of Madagascar ↗
- !The arrival counter route is not available for the traveller or port of entry at the time of travel.eVisa Madagascar / Border Police of Madagascar ↗
Typical evidence
- ·Passport and travel itinerary.eVisa Madagascar / Border Police of Madagascar ↗
- ·Funds or payment method for the current arrival visa fee.eVisa Madagascar / Border Police of Madagascar ↗
- ·Accommodation and onward or return travel evidence where requested by border police.eVisa Madagascar / Border Police of Madagascar ↗
Application pathway
Check the route fit
Before travel, confirm the current eVisa-counter availability and fees on the official eVisa site.
Build the evidence pack
Carry passport, itinerary, accommodation and fee evidence for arrival control.
Submit through the official channel
Apply at the eVisa counter on arrival and keep the issued visa within the allowed tourist purpose.
After approval
If the trip later needs to exceed the tourist validity, ask the Immigration office about extension rules before expiry.
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.
- Official guidanceApplicantCheck official eVisa counter 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.
eVisa Madagascar / Border Police of Madagascar · verified
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Frequently asked questions
Can I apply for a Madagascar tourist visa on arrival?+
The official eVisa page says the visa application can also be made on arrival at eVisa counters.
Are online and arrival fees different?+
The official eVisa home page says online visa prices are the same as those paid on arrival, but travellers should verify the live fee table before paying.
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