EMBASSY OF THE REPUBLIC OF MADAGASCAR
VISA & CONSULAR SERVICES
Visa
Visa
Office hours :
Monday through Friday : 9:30AM to 1:00 PM ;
Monday through Friday : 9:30AM to 1:00 PM ;
2:00PM to 4:30 PM
For visa application
Mon - Wed - Fri : 10:00AM to 1:00PM ;
For visa application
Mon - Wed - Fri : 10:00AM to 1:00PM ;
2:00PM to 4:00PM
Please be advised that the office will be closed in case of a severe weather or other emergency condition, and public holidays.
For the visa application form and the visa requirements and fees, click below:
For the visa application form and the visa requirements and fees, click below:
Yellow fever: vaccination is required if you travelled from an infected area.
Cholera: vaccination is recommended for travelers of over six months of age, when coming from and infected area. The certificate must be valid for a period of six months beginning six days after the vaccination date, or the same day in case of revaccination during the initial six month period.
Hepatitis A: Hepatitis A is usually benign. We suggest international traveler to get his vaccination for a better protection.
Malaria: We recommend International traveler to consult his physician for proper prevention. There is a risk of Malaria all year long in the country.
• There is no VISA fee for stays of less than 15 days. Nevertheless, travelers must pay an administrative fee of 10 Euros for border control formalities.
• It is allowed to get Tourist visa (for a stay less than 60 days) upon arrival at the airport/port regardless of the nationality.
• For application by mail, please provide a prepaid self-addressed envelope preferably with tracking numbers (USPS priority mail, FedEX, UPS or DHL)It will be used to send the passport back to the applicant.
• The processing time for visa is 7 business days. You are advised to apply at the latest 15 days before your trip.
Only U.S. citizens and residents of the Embassy jurisdiction can apply for visa at the Embassy. The other nationalities have to prove their residence cards in the U.S. or their U.S. visa along with their visa applications.
• Disclaimer: The Embassy of Madagascar is not responsible for loss or damage of a passport once it has been mailed to the applicant, making use of provided courier service, self-addressed, pre-paid / stamped envelope.
Kindly sign and return the release of liability below to the Embassy:
Kindly sign and return the release of liability below to the Embassy:
- With the exception of the passport, vaccination certificate and airline ticket, all other supporting documents will not be returned to the applicant.
- The visa will be issued only when the application is completed and signed, and all supporting documents are received.
Visa fee payment methods
Visa fee payment methods
Supporting documents
Supporting documents
Vaccination
Vaccination
Processing time of the complete request takes ten (10) days and must be submitted prior the departure.
- Letter of request to be addressed to the “Directeur des Services Vétérinaires” at the following email address: dsv.sif.info@gmail.com. The letter must include the following information:
-Name and address of the applicant;
-Name, breed, age and sex of the animal;
-Photocopy of the animal's vaccination record;
-Country of origin;
-Date of arrival in Madagascar;
-Transporation mode;
-Airport or port of disembarkation.
Please have the following documents handy upon your arrival:
- Photocopy of animal identification booklet,
- Photocopy of current vaccination record, passport or animal identification booklet with vaccination stickers,
- Serological test result of rabies for dogs and/or cats;
- Receipt or proof payment of a fee of 30,000 Ariary per pet, to be paid at the Livestock Fund (Fonds de l’Elevage).
Upon arrival of the animal, a veterinary check by the border inspection unit will be done along with a check on the conformity of the documents.
Should the animal present health issues or if the documents do not comply, the animal will be placed in quarantine or euthanized or returned to the exporting country.
More information on the procedures regarding import and export of animals and products of animal origin can be visited at the following link www.mpae.gov.mg.
Contact: DIRECTEUR DES SERVICES VETERINAIRES A ANTANANARIVO
BP 291 – Ampandrianomby
101 Antananarivo (Madagascar)
dsv.sif.info@gmail.com
Tél. : 00 261 20-22-665-36
Fax : 00 261.20.22.665.34
BP 291 – Ampandrianomby
101 Antananarivo (Madagascar)
dsv.sif.info@gmail.com
Tél. : 00 261 20-22-665-36
Fax : 00 261.20.22.665.34
Madagascar is primarily a cash-driven economy. Though most hotels and resorts accept credit cards, most shops and restaurants are cash only. The government changed the currency from the Malagasy Franc (FMG) to the Ariary several years ago, however, many Malagasy still think in terms of FMG (1 Ariary = 5 FMG). ATMs are available in large cities and at the international terminal at Antananarivo Ivato airport.
Landing permit for private aircraft is required to apply for an entry visa.
Please send a request for the permit to the "Directeur Général de l’Aviation Civile de Madagascar":
ctop@acm.mg or acm@acm.mg,
tel. +261 32 05 841 55
or +261 20 22 459 09.
Good to know...
Good to know...
For private aircraft
For private aircraft
Pet travel
Pet travel
- Cash, certified check or money order made payable to "The Embassy of the Republic of Madagascar".
- No personnal check.
Customs
Customs
Filming permit
Filming permit
Please download the requested Forms by the Office Malgache du Cinema (OMACI)
Delivered for someone who is going back to Madagascar for good and on some exceptional cases. It could be issued at the earliest 15 days prior to departure.
Requirements:
- Handwritten or typewritten request duly signed addressed to the Ambassador;
- Travel itinerary;
- 2 passport-size photographs;
- Birth Certificate or Family Record Book;
- Exact address;
- A copy of the old passport or an affidavit of loss;
- Laissez-passer fee of $10 payable to "The Embassy of the Republic of Madagascar";
- One prepaid return envelope addressed to the applicant.
Laissez-Passer
Laissez-Passer
Import of:
- Firearms: requires an import authorization from the Ministry of the Interior
- Pets: requires a valid US-issued vaccination certificate (obtainable from the animal’s veterinarian)
- CITES*-restricted animals: requires a CITES import permit from the Ministry in charge of the Environment
Export of:
- Fossils or CITES-restricted animals or plants: requires an export permit from the Ministry in charge of the Environment
- Vanilla beans: allowed up to 2kg
- Coffee: allowed up to 1kg
- Pepper: allowed up to 1kg
- Gemstones: allowed up to 1kg with proof of currency exchange transactions not exceeding the value of the stones
*CITES is the “Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora”, an international agreement between governments whose aim is to ensure that international trade in wild animals and plants does not threaten their survival.
Note: for application by mail, please provide a prepaid self-addressed envelope (USPS priority mail, UPS, FedEx or DHL)
Disclaimer: The Embassy of Madagascar is not responsible for loss or damage of a passport once it has been mailed to the applicant, making use of provided courier service, self-addressed, pre-paid / stamped envelope.
Kindly sign and return the release of liability below to the Embassy:
Passport
Passport
Issuance of new malagasy passport or renewal of passport issued before 2015 : please refer to the Ministry of Public Security or the Embassy of Madagascar in Paris.
Consular card
Malagasy citizen residing overseas shall register at the nearest Malagasy diplomatic post and will be issued a Consular Registration Card.
The Consular Registration Card, valid for three (03) years, needs to be referenced henceforth for every consular document request. It is renewable.
The registration is free, please mail the following documents to the Consular Office:
- The Registration Form
- One passport-size photo
- Copy of a valid passport
- Proof of residence
- One prepaid return envelope addressed to the applicant
- Copy of a valid Malagasy ID card (CIN, Passport or Driving license)
- Any request for consular services is to be submitted along with the copy of the Consular registration card.
- For all application by mail, please provide a prepaid self-addressed envelope.
- Processing time: 7 business days
Important
Notarial services :
Notarial services :
(including Legalization of signature, proxy, etc.)
(including Legalization of signature, proxy, etc.)
PROCESSING TIME : 5 business days
Required documents :
Required documents :
Materials to be Submitted with Request for legalization and Fee:
Materials to be Submitted with Request for legalization and Fee:
•A letter of request addressed to the Chief of Mission (Ambassador or Chargé d'affaires, a.i) ;
•A copy of the Malagasy identity document used in the document to be legalized (CIN, Passport);
•Signature in person in the legalization record book or specimen of signature on a piece of paper;
•A prepaid envelope with the name and address of the applicant if returning documents by post.
•A copy of the Malagasy identity document used in the document to be legalized (CIN, Passport);
•Signature in person in the legalization record book or specimen of signature on a piece of paper;
•A prepaid envelope with the name and address of the applicant if returning documents by post.
Fees : $0.87 payable to "The Embassy of the Republic of Madagascar."
Payment Method : Cash, money order, certified check, or company check payable to the Embassy of Madagascar.
1. Original document* to be legalized.
2. Photocopy of the document.
3. Prepaid, self-addressed return envelope.
4. Supply a copy of the document for Embassy files.
Fees : $0.87 for Malagasy citizens and $20 for foreigners payable to "The Embassy of the Republic of Madagascar."
Payment Method : Cash, money order, certified check, or company check payable to the Embassy of Madagascar.
* Prior authentification : State Secretary or U.S. Secretary of State certification.
- All Civil records inquiries must be accompanied by a copy of the requester's Malagasy passport. (Processing time: 7 business days)
- All certified copies must be accompanied by a Statutory Declaration.
- All certified copies must be accompanied by a Statutory Declaration.
For application by mail, please provide a prepaid self-addressed envelope (USPS priority mail, UPS, FedEx or DHL)
Civil Records
Civil Records
To record a final divorce judgment, please submit the following documents:
- A written or typewritten request duly signed and addressed to The Embassy of Madagascar.
- The Court Decision.
- A certified copy of the original marriage certificate.
Children born of a Malagasy parent may be recorded in the Malagasy Civil Status Registry.
To obtain a Malagasy birth certificate, the Malagasy parent(s) shall submit a letter of request addressed to The Embassy of the Republic of Madagascar, along with the original birth certificate and the Family Record Book (if available).
Fee $ 0.87 payable to "The Embassy of the Republic of Madagascar."
For a transcription of birth, please provide:
- A written or typewritten request duly signed and addressed to The Embassy of Madagascar.
- A colored copy of the bith certificate.
- ID of both parents (valid passport or national identity card).
- A copy of the consular card.
Civil union officiated by the Registrar
Condition: the groom being a citizen of Madagascar.
Submit the following documents:
- A certified copy of the Birth Certificate of both individuals issued within a six-month period or less.
- Personal Information Form dully filled out.
- A nuptial agreement notarized or established by an authenticated act, which later will be recorded by the Registrar.
- Valid Malagasy Passport or a Malagasy National Identification Card.
Transcription of Marriage Records
Required documents:
- A written or typewritten request duly signed and addressed to The Embassy of the Republic of Madagascar.
- Original or certified copy of the marriage certificate.
- Copies of the applicants’ passports.
Birth
Birth
Marriage
Marriage
Divorce
Divorce
Application for both documents has to be done in person. Otherwise, contact the Consular office.
Required documents:
- A written or typewritten request duly signed and addressed to The Embassy of Madagascar.
- A copy of the Malagasy national identity card.
- A copy of a proof of address (phone bill, electricity bill...)
- Fee $0.87 payable to "The Embassy of the Republic of Madagascar."
For a transcription of death, please provide :
- A handwritten or typewritten request duly signed and addressed to The Embassy of Madagascar made by a member of the family
- Death certificate issued and duly signed by a physician or a medical examiner.
- A copy of the Malagasy passport of the deceased person
Death
Death
Life certificate and proof of residence
Life certificate and proof of residence
NOTE :
NOTE :
These documents are issued one time only and will support the application for an exemption for customs duties for the bearer’s personal belongings.
Please mail to the Embassy’s Consular Office the following documents:
- A signed, handwritten or typewritten request to The Embassy of Madagascar;
- A signed version of the self-declaration of permanent relocation below .
Please make sure to indicate clearly your date of arrival in the United States, your date of definitive departure.
- A copy of your Consular Registration Card.
- A copy of entire passport pages.
- The itinerary.
- The new address in Madagascar.
- A list of your personal belongings.
- A prepaid self-addressed envelope (USPS priority mail, UPS, FedEx or DHL)
- Fee $1.74 ($0.87 per document) payable to "The Embassy of the Republic of Madagascar."
Change of Residence
(1) Certificate of Permanent Relocation & (2) Certificate of Change of Residence
(1) Certificate of Permanent Relocation & (2) Certificate of Change of Residence