🇲🇬 Madagascar visa and immigration options

Madagascar is one of 197 destinations covered by Visa Ray. We map 7 pathways across work visas, study visas, business and investor visas, family visas, permanent residence, citizenship and visitor visas. Amounts are quoted in the local currency (MGA), USD or EUR where stated. Figures are reviewed periodically (our most volatile figures were last audited on 16 October 2026), but immigration rules change often, so always confirm with the official source before you apply.

Reasons to consider Madagascar

Based on the pathways we map, here is what Madagascar offers different kinds of applicants:

Work visa: Four-step sequence: job offer, EDBM work permit, entry visa, post-arrival residence permit.
Study visa: Permit for students admitted to a recognised institution.
Business and investor visa: Residence for investors.
Family visa: Permit for spouses and minor children of lawful residents or citizens.
Permanent residence: Renewable residence permits.
Citizenship: Naturalization conditions were not verified.

Visa and immigration options for Madagascar

Work visas

Work Permit (EDBM) + Long-Stay Visa

Four-step sequence: job offer, EDBM work permit, entry visa, post-arrival residence permit.

Processing time: Varies; confirm with the Economic Development Board of Madagascar (EDBM) / Ministry of Interior.
Typical costs: Government fees plus translation, apostille and legalisation costs.
Government fees: Fees apply; confirm the current schedule with the Economic Development Board of Madagascar (EDBM) / Ministry of Interior.
Work and study rights: Work for the approved employer.
Family: Family members may apply for linked status subject to conditions.

Important: Fees, processing times and permit durations were not found. IMPORTANT: Public English-language detail is thin and rules change; this is a genuine content gap -- confirm current requirements with the competent authority before relying on it.

Sources reviewed: rivermate.com Madagascar work permits and visas, visaatlas.org Madagascar long stay worker visa

Study visas

Student Residence Permit

Permit for students admitted to a recognised institution.

Processing time: Varies; confirm with the Economic Development Board of Madagascar (EDBM) / Ministry of Interior.
Typical costs: Government fees plus translation, apostille and legalisation costs.
Government fees: Fees apply; confirm the current schedule with the Economic Development Board of Madagascar (EDBM) / Ministry of Interior.
Work and study rights: See restrictions.
Family: Family members may apply for linked status subject to conditions.

Sources reviewed: rivermate.com Madagascar work permits and visas, visaatlas.org Madagascar long stay worker visa

Business and investor visas

Investor Visa

Residence for investors.

Processing time: Varies; confirm with the Economic Development Board of Madagascar (EDBM) / Ministry of Interior.
Typical costs: Government fees plus translation, apostille and legalisation costs.
Government fees: Fees apply; confirm the current schedule with the Economic Development Board of Madagascar (EDBM) / Ministry of Interior.
Work and study rights: See restrictions.
Family: Family members may apply for linked status subject to conditions.

Important: Public English-language detail is thin and rules change; this is a genuine content gap -- confirm current requirements with the competent authority before relying on it.

Sources reviewed: rivermate.com Madagascar work permits and visas, visaatlas.org Madagascar long stay worker visa

Family visas

Family Reunification Permit

Permit for spouses and minor children of lawful residents or citizens.

Processing time: Varies; confirm with the Economic Development Board of Madagascar (EDBM) / Ministry of Interior.
Typical costs: Government fees plus translation, apostille and legalisation costs.
Government fees: Fees apply; confirm the current schedule with the Economic Development Board of Madagascar (EDBM) / Ministry of Interior.
Work and study rights: See restrictions.
Family: Family members may apply for linked status subject to conditions.

Sources reviewed: rivermate.com Madagascar work permits and visas, visaatlas.org Madagascar long stay worker visa

Permanent residence

Long-Term Residence (Limited Information)

Renewable residence permits.

Processing time: Varies; confirm with the Economic Development Board of Madagascar (EDBM) / Ministry of Interior.
Typical costs: Government fees plus translation, apostille and legalisation costs.
Government fees: Fees apply; confirm the current schedule with the Economic Development Board of Madagascar (EDBM) / Ministry of Interior.
Work and study rights: See restrictions.
Family: Family members may apply for linked status subject to conditions.

Important: Public English-language detail is thin and rules change; this is a genuine content gap -- confirm current requirements with the competent authority before relying on it.

Sources reviewed: rivermate.com Madagascar work permits and visas, visaatlas.org Madagascar long stay worker visa

Citizenship

Citizenship by Naturalization (Limited Information)

Naturalization conditions were not verified.

Processing time: Varies; confirm with the Economic Development Board of Madagascar (EDBM) / Ministry of Interior.
Typical costs: Government fees plus translation, apostille and legalisation costs.
Government fees: Fees apply; confirm the current schedule with the Economic Development Board of Madagascar (EDBM) / Ministry of Interior.
Work and study rights: Full citizen rights.
Family: Family members may apply for linked status subject to conditions.

Important: Citizenship rules were not covered in the sources reviewed -- genuine content gap. IMPORTANT: Public English-language detail is thin and rules change; this is a genuine content gap -- confirm current requirements with the competent authority before relying on it.

Sources reviewed: rivermate.com Madagascar work permits and visas, visaatlas.org Madagascar long stay worker visa

Visitor visas

Short-Stay Visit (Visa-Free / Visa)

Short-term entry for tourism or visits.

Processing time: Immediate at the border if visa-free; weeks if a visa is needed.
Typical costs: Government fees plus translation, apostille and legalisation costs.
Government fees: Visa-free for many nationalities; visa fees apply otherwise.
Work and study rights: No work or study rights.
Family: Not applicable.

Sources reviewed: rivermate.com Madagascar work permits and visas, visaatlas.org Madagascar long stay worker visa

Official sources to check

Where possible, confirm every requirement with these or the competent government authority:

rivermate.com Madagascar work permits and visas
visaatlas.org Madagascar long stay worker visa

Frequently asked questions

What visa options does Madagascar offer?

Visa Ray maps 7 pathways for Madagascar: Work Permit (EDBM) + Long-Stay Visa, Long-Term Residence (Limited Information), Student Residence Permit, Family Reunification Permit, Short-Stay Visit (Visa-Free / Visa), Investor Visa, Citizenship by Naturalization (Limited Information).

How long does the Work Permit (EDBM) + Long-Stay Visa take for Madagascar?

Varies; confirm with the Economic Development Board of Madagascar (EDBM) / Ministry of Interior.

How much does the Work Permit (EDBM) + Long-Stay Visa cost?

Government fees plus translation, apostille and legalisation costs.

Can I become a citizen of Madagascar?

Naturalization conditions were not verified.

How current is this information about Madagascar?

Visa Ray reviews fees, thresholds and other volatile figures against current sources (last audit 16 October 2026) and flags anything it cannot confirm. Rules can change without notice, so verify with the official government source before applying.

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