Madagascar Visa for the United States

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:

• 15 days
• 30 days
• 60 days

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