Madagascar continues to attract travelers from the
United States. The Madagascar eVisa system makes travel
easier by allowing applicants to apply online without visiting an embassy.
Eligibility Criteria For Madagascar eVisa
To apply for a Madagascar eVisa, US citizens must:
- Own a valid US passport with at least 6 months’ validity beyond the arrival date
- Align their activities strictly with tourism purposes only.
- Not engage in local employment or paid work within the country.
Requirements for Madagascar eVisa
Applicants are required to provide only one document when applying for a Madagascar
eVisa:
Passport Bio Page: The passport bio page must be clearly scanned and submitted
during
the online application process. The Madagascar eVisa
Requirements provides a detailed guide for applicants.
How to apply for Madagascar eVisa
Complete the Online Application
Fill in the application form correctly with your personal, travel, and passport
details.
Upload Required Document and Pay Fee
Attach your passport bio page scan and make the fee payment using a valid debit or
credit
card.
Receive and Use Your eVisa
Once approved, the eVisa will be sent to your email, which you must download and
present
upon arrival in Madagascar.
Madagascar eVisa Fee & Processing
The cost of the Madagascar eVisa depends on the visa type and selected processing speed.
Applicants are
advised to review the Madagascar
eVisa Fee and use the available fee calculator for accurate cost
estimation.
Processing Options
- Normal Processing: 4 - 6 Working Days. This is standard processing.
No
additional
cost is required.
- Urgent Processing: 2 - 4 Working Days. If you need your eVisa faster, then
this
option is for you. Additional cost applies.
- Super Urgent Processing: 1 - 3 Working Days. Highest priority handling
with
urgent
eVisa processing for an additional cost.
Madagascar eVisa Types and Validity
Madagascar offers a Tourist eVisa for short-term visits such as tourism, holidays,
sightseeing,
and visiting
family or friends. It allows single entry into Madagascar and is available for the following
stay
durations:
The validity period is the same as the stay duration for the Madagascar eVisa.
Madagascar eVisa Extension for US Citizens
Applicants must contact the nearest immigration office and apply for an extension
for a stay
upto 90 days
or
less.
If you plan to stay in Madagascar for more than 60 days, you can extend your visa at the
immigration
office
for up to 90 days.
Understanding Madagascar's local laws and regulations
Visitors must respect Madagascar’s environmental and cultural laws:
- Protect wildlife (no disturbing or exporting species)
- Illegal to export precious woods like rosewood or ebony
- Marine life, such as coral and shells are protected
- National park rules must be followed strictly
- Guided tours are required in many protected areas
- Camping is allowed only in designated zones
Top Places to Visit in Madagascar
- Avenue of the Baobabs: Famous scenic road lined with ancient baobab
trees,
especially
beautiful at sunset.
- Nosy Be: Popular island destination known for beaches, diving
spots, and
marine
life.
- Isalo National Park: Stunning landscapes with canyons, sandstone
formations, and
hiking
trails.
- Andasibe-Mantadia National Park: Best known for lemurs, especially
the
Indri Indri,
and
lush rainforest scenery.
- Île Sainte-Marie (Nosy Boraha): A peaceful island getaway
famous for
whale
watching and pristine beaches.