United KingdomMadagascar

British passport ยท policy checked 5 Jul 2026

Visa on arrival

Issued at the border. Visa on arrival available at international airports/ports for all nationalities except Burundian and Palestinian citizens, for stays up to 90 days.

90

days

max stay per entry

30

EUR ยท visa fee

about $35

11

visa types

published by Madagascar

Border

visa issued on arrival

Policy note

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.

Entering Madagascar on a British passport

  1. Get your visa at the Madagascar border on arrival - carry the fee and documents. Apply here โ†—

Madagascar visa cost for British citizens

EUR 30

Tourist visa on arrival

  • Tourist visa on arrival

    same tiers as eVisa (15/30/60/90 days)

    EUR 30

Madagascar visa types for British citizens

Long-Stay Family Reunification Visa (Transformable)Family

30 dayssingle entryvalid 30d

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

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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Long-Stay Student Visa (Transformable)Student

30 dayssingle entryvalid 30d

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

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.

Official page โ†—
Long-Stay Work/Expatriate Visa (Transformable)Work

30 dayssingle entryvalid 30d

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.

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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Investor/Business Long-Stay Visa (Transformable)Investment

30 dayssingle entryvalid 30d

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

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 Journalist & Internship Visa (Transformable)Other

30 dayssingle entryvalid 30d

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

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 sรฉjour, max 90 days, up to 3 entries).

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

30 dayssingle entryvalid 30d

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.

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 รฉtrangรจres' (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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Long-Stay Retirement/Rentier Visa (Transformable)Retirement

30 dayssingle entryvalid 30d

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

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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Special/Diplomatic Visa (Visa Spรฉcial)Diplomatic

30 daysvalid 30d

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

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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Madagascar visa policy, fees & entry rules in full โ†’

Madagascar visa for British citizens - FAQ

Do British citizens need a visa for Madagascar?

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

How long can British citizens stay in Madagascar?

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

What documents do British 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.

Check entry with visas you already hold โ†’What โ€œvisa on arrivalโ€ means โ†’