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Madagascar Visa on Arrival for Indians

Indian ordinary passport holders can obtain a short-stay tourist visa on arrival at Madagascar's international airports. An online pre-application through the official e-visa portal shortens the arrival process.

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Visa Overview

Country
Madagascar
Visa Type
Visa on Arrival
Purpose
Tourism and short visits
Maximum Stay
Up to 30 days (short-stay visa)
Extension
Extension possible in-country through the immigration authority
Visa Fee
Around EUR 35–45 depending on the length of stay
Processing
On arrival / online pre-approval where available
Reviewed
September 2026

Documents Required

Carry these for Madagascar. Requirements may be checked again at your departure airport.

  • Original Indian passport in good condition
  • Passport valid for at least 6 months from arrival
  • Confirmed return or onward flight ticket
  • Hotel or accommodation confirmation
  • Proof of sufficient funds for your stay
  • Recent passport-size photograph

Madagascar Visa on Arrival process

  1. 1

    Step 1

    Prepare Documents

    Assemble the checklist above before you leave for the airport.

  2. 2

    Step 2

    Arrive at an Eligible Airport or Border

    Only designated entry points issue arrival entry.

  3. 3

    Step 3

    Proceed to the Immigration / Visa Counter

    Follow the signs for visa on arrival or foreign passports.

  4. 4

    Step 4

    Submit Passport & Documents

    Hand over the passport with your tickets and accommodation proof.

  5. 5

    Step 5

    Pay the Visa Fee (if applicable)

    Carry the accepted currency in cash where cards are not accepted.

  6. 6

    Step 6

    Immigration Clearance

    Biometrics and questions about your purpose of visit may follow.

  7. 7

    Step 7

    Enter the Country

    Check the stamped duration before leaving the counter.

Online pre-arrival step

Optional e-visa pre-application on the official Madagascar e-visa portal.

Eligible Entry Points

  • Ivato International Airport, Antananarivo
  • Nosy Be (Fascene) International Airport
  • Other designated international airports and seaports

Confirm your specific airport, land border or seaport with the official authority before travelling.

Visa Fee

Around EUR 35–45 depending on the length of stay

Approximate INR: ₹3,300 – ₹4,300 (indicative)

INR amount is indicative and may change according to exchange rates. Official fees are set by the destination’s authorities and may change without notice.

Madagascar official e-visa portal

Important Conditions

  • Passport valid for at least six months from arrival.
  • Return or onward ticket and proof of accommodation.
  • Fee payable on arrival in euros or US dollars, depending on the checkpoint.
  • The short-stay visa does not permit employment.
  • Vaccination requirements may apply depending on your routing.

Entry, permitted stay and extension decisions rest entirely with the immigration authority of Madagascar. Meeting every condition does not guarantee entry.

Plan your trip

Top places to visit in Madagascar

Avenue of the Baobabs, Madagascar

Avenue of the Baobabs

Menabe

Centuries-old baobabs lining a red dirt road near Morondava.

Andasibe–Mantadia, Madagascar

Andasibe–Mantadia

Alaotra-Mangoro

Rainforest park famous for the call of the indri lemur.

Nosy Be, Madagascar

Nosy Be

Northwest Coast

Island beaches, diving and whale-shark season.

Isalo National Park, Madagascar

Isalo National Park

Ihorombe

Sandstone canyons, natural pools and ring-tailed lemurs.

Travelling to Madagascar soon?

Visadesk Global LLP helps you check eligibility, prepare documents and arrange flights, hotels and itineraries so your arrival goes smoothly.

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  • Flight & hotel booking
  • Travel insurance guidance
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Verify before you travel

Visa and entry regulations can change without prior notice. Eligibility may depend on passport validity, return tickets, hotel bookings, sufficient funds, travel history, residence permits, or valid visas from certain countries. Travellers should verify the latest immigration requirements with Madagascar official e-visa portal before booking or travelling. Visadesk Global is a private visa and travel assistance service and is not affiliated with any embassy, consulate or government immigration authority.