How Indian passport holders get a visa for Madagascar: visa type, government fee, processing time, maximum stay, the documents required and where to apply. Government-sourced — always verify on the official site before you travel.
Quick facts
- Visa type: Free VOA up to 30 days — or eVisa US$35 for 30-60 days
- Government fee: Visa-on-arrival FREE for stays up to 30 days (€10 admin fee for stays ≤15 days). eVisa USD 35 (~₹3,000) for 30-60 day single entry.
- Processing time: VOA: 15-30 minutes at airport. eVisa: 3-5 working days.
- Maximum stay: VOA: up to 30 days. eVisa: up to 60 days single entry.
- Interview: Not required
- Ease for Indian travellers: 85/100
Documents you'll need
- Passport valid 6+ months from entry, 2 blank pages
- Recent passport-size photo
- Confirmed return / onward ticket
- Hotel bookings or itinerary
- Yellow fever vaccination certificate (mandatory if arriving from / transiting through a YF-risk country)
- Proof of funds
How & where to apply
VOA at Ivato International Airport (Antananarivo) is the simplest route — free for ≤30 days. For longer trips or to skip the airport queue, apply for the eVisa (officially 'Electronic Landing Authorization') online before travel. Madagascar eVisa (official, evisamada.gov.mg)
Transit & connections
Airside transit through Ivato (TNR) for non-Madagascar destinations does not require entry.
How Madagascar compares in Africa
With an ease score of 85/100 this is one of the smoother applications for Indians. Indians can get a Madagascar visa on arrival — but check the entry-port and cash/fee conditions below before flying.
| Country | Visa type | Government fee | Processing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇲🇬 Madagascar | Free VOA up to 30 days — or eVisa US$35 for 30-60 days | Visa-on-arrival FREE for stays up to 30 days (€10 admin fee for stays ≤15 days). eVisa USD 35 (~₹3,000) for 30-60 day single entry. | VOA: 15-30 minutes at airport. eVisa: 3-5 working days. |
| 🇲🇺 Mauritius | Visa-free — 60 days on arrival | No visa fee. MauPass digital declaration is free. | Stamp issued at SSR International Airport on arrival |
| 🇸🇨 Seychelles | Visa-free — Travel Authorisation required online | Standard: €10 (≈ ₹950) processed in 24h. Premium: €30 (≈ ₹2,850) processed in 6h. | Standard 24 hours, Premium 6 hours |
| 🇰🇪 Kenya | eTA — Electronic Travel Authorisation online | USD 30 + USD 2 service fee = USD 32 (≈ ₹2,700) | Usually within 3 working days |
| 🇪🇬 Egypt | eVisa — apply online before travel | USD 25 single-entry / USD 60 multiple-entry (≈ ₹2,100 / ₹5,000) | Usually 3–7 working days |
| 🇹🇿 Tanzania | eVisa — apply online before travel | USD 50 single-entry (90 days) / USD 100 multiple-entry (12 months) — ≈ ₹4,200 / ₹8,400 | Usually 2–5 working days; apply at least 10 days before travel |
| 🇪🇹 Ethiopia | eVisa — apply online before travel | USD 62 (30 days single-entry) / USD 152 (90 days single-entry) — ≈ ₹5,200 / ₹12,800 | Standard 3 working days; same-day option available at higher fee |
Fees and processing times are indicative and change with exchange rates and season — always confirm on each country's official source before applying.
Good to know
Free VOA up to 30 days is rare and generous — only the €10 admin fee for short stays. Madagascar is popular for lemurs, baobabs, and beach destinations like Nosy Be. Researched May 2026. Visa rules change often — confirm on the official government source: https://evisamada-mg.com/en/home
Frequently asked questions
Do Indians need a visa for Madagascar?
Free VOA up to 30 days — or eVisa US$35 for 30-60 days. Free VOA up to 30 days is rare and generous — only the €10 admin fee for short stays. Madagascar is popular for lemurs, baobabs, and beach destinations like Nosy Be. Researched May 2026.
What documents do Indians need for a Madagascar visa?
Passport valid 6+ months from entry, 2 blank pages; Recent passport-size photo; Confirmed return / onward ticket; Hotel bookings or itinerary; Yellow fever vaccination certificate (mandatory if arriving from / transiting through a YF-risk country); Proof of funds
How long does a Madagascar visa take and what does it cost?
Processing: VOA: 15-30 minutes at airport. eVisa: 3-5 working days.. Government fee: Visa-on-arrival FREE for stays up to 30 days (€10 admin fee for stays ≤15 days). eVisa USD 35 (~₹3,000) for 30-60 day single entry.. Maximum stay: VOA: up to 30 days. eVisa: up to 60 days single entry..
How do Indians apply for a Madagascar visa?
VOA at Ivato International Airport (Antananarivo) is the simplest route — free for ≤30 days. For longer trips or to skip the airport queue, apply for the eVisa (officially 'Electronic Landing Authorization') online before travel. Official source: https://evisamada-mg.com/en/home
Is a Madagascar visa hard to get for Indian citizens?
With an ease score of 85/100 this is one of the smoother applications for Indians. No interview is normally required.
Can Indians get a Madagascar visa online or on arrival?
Indians can get a Madagascar visa on arrival — but check the entry-port and cash/fee conditions below before flying.
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