🇲🇬Madagascar Visa for Romanian Citizens2026 Requirements, Fees & Documents

Visa on arrival90 days max stay

Romanian passport holders can get a visa on arrival for Madagascar (up to 90 days), so no visa is needed before travelling.

Visa on arrival available at international airports/ports for all nationalities except Burundian and Palestinian citizens, for stays up to 90 days. The February 2026 fee increase (15-day tier tripled from €10 to €30) was confirmed to apply exclusively to the eVisa system; VoA fees at airports/embassies/consulates were not confirmed to have changed as of June 2026. Pre-increase VoA fee tiers per the eVisa portal (may still apply on arrival): 1–15 days = €10/US$10; 16–30 days = €35/US$41; 31–60 days = €40/US$47; 61–90 days = €50/US$59. Diplomats and employees of certain international organizations are exempt from visa fees. Visa can be extended to a maximum total stay of 90 days while in Madagascar.

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Entering Madagascar on a Romanian passport

  • → Obtain your visa at the Madagascar border/airport on arrival; carry the required fee and documents. Apply here ↗

Madagascar visa cost for Romanian citizens

Tourist visa on arrival

EUR 30 (~$35)

same tiers as eVisa (15/30/60/90 days)official source
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Fees checked 2 Jul 2026 · sourced from official government fee schedules

Other Madagascar visa categories (8)

These don't apply to a typical short visit, but cover other reasons people travel to Madagascar. Eligibility varies by visa type — some are limited to specific nationalities, so check each one's conditions.

Long-Stay Work/Expatriate Visa (Transformable)

Long-term stay for expatriate workers and employees of companies operating in Madagascar; intended to be converted into a long-stay residence permit at the Ministry of Interior.

30 dayssingle entry

Initial visa validity is 1 month. Must be obtained from a consulate before arrival - cannot be issued on arrival. Once in Madagascar, the holder must apply for conversion to a Long Stay Visa at the Ministry of Interior (Department of Immigration) within 1 month of arrival. Categories include expatriate workers, NGO members, and religious missionaries. Source: Madagascar Embassy Paris visa categories page.

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Long-Stay Student Visa (Transformable)

Long-term stay for foreign nationals enrolled in an educational institution in Madagascar; intended to be converted into a long-stay residence permit.

30 dayssingle entry

Initial visa validity is 1 month. Must be obtained from a consulate before arrival - cannot be issued on arrival. Once in Madagascar, the holder must apply for conversion to a Long Stay Visa at the Ministry of Interior within 1 month of arrival. Listed explicitly as a long-stay transformable visa category by Madagascar Embassy Paris.

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Long-Stay Retirement/Rentier Visa (Transformable)

Long-term residence for retirees and those making a definitive move to Madagascar; intended to be converted into a permanent residence permit.

30 dayssingle entry

Initial visa validity is 1 month. Must be obtained from a consulate before arrival. Holder must apply for conversion to a Long Stay Visa at the Ministry of Interior within 1 month of arrival. Listed as 'rentiers' (retirees/those living on investment income) in the long-stay transformable category by Madagascar Embassy Paris. Vocation to obtain permanent residence permit.

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Investor/Business Long-Stay Visa (Transformable)

Long-term residence for foreign investors, business creators, or those transferring businesses to Madagascar; intended to be converted into a long-stay residence permit.

30 dayssingle entry

Initial visa validity is 1 month. Must be obtained from a consulate before arrival - cannot be issued on arrival or via eVisa. Once in Madagascar, the holder applies for a Long Stay Visa at the Ministry of Interior (Department of Immigration) within 1 month. Managed by EDBM (Economic Development Board of Madagascar). No minimum investment amount specified on accessible official pages. Categories include investors, business creators, and business transferees.

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Long-Stay Family Reunification Visa (Transformable)

Long-term stay for foreign nationals joining family members residing in Madagascar; intended to be converted into a long-stay residence permit.

30 dayssingle entry

Initial visa validity is 1 month. Must be obtained from a consulate before arrival. Once in Madagascar, the holder must apply for conversion to a Long Stay Visa at the Ministry of Interior within 1 month. Listed as a specific long-stay transformable category ('family reunification') by Madagascar Embassy Paris.

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Special/Diplomatic Visa (Visa Spécial)

Entry for diplomats, international organization staff, development agency personnel, and their eligible family members on official assignment.

30 days

Issued to holders of diplomatic passports, international organization staff, development agency personnel, and their family members. Fee-exempt. Issued by diplomatic missions or the Madagascar Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Duration up to 1 month per the Madagascar Embassy Paris page. Bilateral agreements (with India, China, Morocco) additionally grant full visa-free entry for diplomatic/service passport holders of those countries.

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Long-Stay Journalist & Internship Visa (Transformable)

Long-term stay for foreign journalists on assignment and for trainees/interns (stagiaires); intended to be converted into a long-stay residence permit.

30 dayssingle entry

Initial visa validity is 1 month. Must be obtained from a consulate before arrival. Once in Madagascar, the holder must apply for conversion to a Long Stay Visa at the Ministry of Interior within 1 month. Madagascar Embassy Paris lists journalist long-term missions (journalistes) and long-term internships (stagiaires) as distinct transformable categories. Short-stay non-transformable variants also exist for journalist missions and internships under 3 months (court séjour, max 90 days, up to 3 entries).

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Long-Stay Missionary & NGO/Volunteer Visa (Transformable)

Long-term stay for religious missionaries and members of foreign or local NGOs/associations working in Madagascar; intended to be converted into a long-stay residence permit.

30 dayssingle entry

Initial visa validity is 1 month. Must be obtained from a consulate before arrival - cannot be issued on arrival or via eVisa. Once in Madagascar, the holder applies for conversion to a Long Stay Visa at the Ministry of Interior (Department of Immigration) within 1 month. Madagascar Embassy Paris lists 'membres des ONG étrangères' (foreign NGO members), 'membres des associations/ONG locales' (local associations/NGOs) and religious missionaries (missionnaires) as distinct long-stay transformable categories. A common pathway for foreign missionaries and NGO/humanitarian volunteers in Madagascar. No official fee published on accessible government pages.

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Madagascar visa for Romanian citizens — FAQ

Do Romanian citizens need a visa for Madagascar?

No advance visa is required — Romanian citizens get a visa on arrival at the border for stays of up to 90 days.

How long can Romanian citizens stay in Madagascar?

Romanian passport holders can stay in Madagascar for up to 90 days per entry under the current visa on arrival arrangement.

What documents do Romanian citizens need for Madagascar?

A passport valid well beyond your planned stay (commonly three to six months, depending on the destination), proof of onward travel and funds, and any documents required for the specific Madagascar visa category — check the official portal for the exact passport-validity rule.

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