CONSULAR SERVICES

The Embassy is the official representation of the Republic of Madagascar in the United States. Our key role is threefold: we endeavor to encourage Madagascar’s trade and economic relationship with the United States in an effort to progress on both nations' interests; we promote Madagascar’s image; and we provide consular services to the U.S. residents and Malagasy citizens.

Office hours :

Monday through Friday : 9:30AM to 1:00 PM ; 2:00PM to 4:30 PM

For visa application

Mon-Wed-Fri : 10:00AM to 1:00PM ; 2:00PM to 4:00PM

Visa

Every traveller needs a visa to enter Madagascar, regardless of the nationality.
For application by mail, please provide a prepaid self-addressed envelope (USPS priority mail, UPS, FedEx or DHL). It will be used to send the passport back to the applicant.
The Visa process takes 7 business days. You are advised to apply at the latest 15 days before your trip.
Tourist visa applicant residing in the U.S.A., regardless of the nationality, may apply for a visa either at the Embassy or upon arrival at any international port in Madagascar.

For the visa application form and the visa requirements and fees, click below:

Visa application form

Requirements for short term visa - less than 90 days

Requirements for Courtesy Entry visa

(Transformable)

Requirements for Long term "Entry visa" (Transformable)

Note that visa fees have changed for 2019.

Visa fee payment methods

Pet travel

Vaccination

Cash, certified check or money order made payable to "The Embassy of Madagascar".
No personnal check.

Processing time of the complete request takes seven (07) working days.

Letter of request to be addressed to the “Directeur des Services Vétérinaires”. Download template HERE.

Please have the following documents handy upon your arrival:

Photocopy of animal identification booklet,
Photocopy of current vaccination record, passport or animal identification booklet with vaccination stickers,
Serological test result of rabies for dogs and/or cats;
Receipt or proof payment of a fee of 30,000 Ariary per pet, to be paid at the Livestock Fund (Fonds de l’Elevage).

Upon arrival of the animal, a veterinary check by the border inspection unit will be done along with a check on the conformity of the documents.

Should the animal present health issues or if the documents do not comply, the animal will be placed in quarantine or euthanized or returned to the exporting country.

More information on the procedures regarding import and export of animals and products of animal origin can be visited at the following link www.mpae.gov.mg

Yellow fever: vaccination is required if you travelled from an infected area.

Cholera: vaccination is recommended for travelers of over six months of age, when coming from and infected area. The certificate must be valid for a period of six months beginning six days after the vaccination date, or the same day in case of revaccination during the initial six month period.

Hepatitis A: Hepatitis A is usually benign. We suggest international traveler to get his vaccination for a better protection.

Malaria: We recommend International traveler to consult his physician for proper prevention. There is a risk of Malaria all year long in the country.

Supporting documents

With the exception of the passport, vaccination certificate and airline ticket, all other supporting documents will not be returned to the applicant.
The visa will be issued only when the application is completed and signed, and all supporting documents are received.

Good to know...

Madagascar is primarily a cash-driven economy. Though most hotels and resorts accept credit cards, most shops and restaurants are cash only. The government changed the currency from the Malagasy Franc (FMG) to the Ariary several years ago, however, many Malagasy still think in terms of FMG (1 Ariary = 5 FMG). ATMs are available in large cities and at the international terminal at Antananarivo Ivato airport.

Laissez-Passer

Delivered on exceptional cases, and could be issued at the earliest 15 days prior to departure.

Requirements:

Handwritten or typewritten request duly signed addressed to the Ambassador.
Travel itinerary
2 passport-size photographs
Birth Certificate or Family Record Book
Exact address
A copy of the old passport or an affidavit of loss.

For private aircraft

Landing permit for private aircraft is required to apply for an entry visa.

Please send a request for the permit to the "Directeur Général de l’Aviation Civile de Madagascar",

ctop@acm.mg or acm@acm.mg,

tel. +261 32 05 841 55 or +261 20 22 459 09. www.acm.mg

Filming permit

Please download the requested Forms by the Office Malgache du Cinema (OMACI)

Film permit

Customs

Import of:

Firearms: requires an import authorization from the Ministry of the Interior
Pets: requires a valid US-issued vaccination certificate (obtainable from the animal’s veterinarian)
CITES*-restricted animals: requires a CITES import permit from the Ministry in charge of the Environment

Export of:

Fossils or CITES-restricted animals or plants: requires an export permit from the Ministry in charge of the Environment
Vanilla beans: allowed up to 2kg
Coffee: allowed up to 1kg
Pepper: allowed up to 1kg
Gemstones: allowed up to 1kg with proof of currency exchange transactions not exceeding the value of the stones

*CITES is the “Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora”, an international agreement between governments whose aim is to ensure that international trade in wild animals and plants does not threaten their survival.

Passport

For information regarding passport renewal , please click links below.

Note: for application by mail, please provide a prepaid self-addressed envelope (USPS priority mail, UPS, FedEx or DHL)

Template Letter of proxy (FRE)

Passport renewal process

Formulaire Demande de Passeport

Consular card

Important

Any request for consular services is to be submitted along with the copy of the Consular registration card.

For all application by mail, please provide a prepaid self-addressed envelope.
Processing time: 7 business days

Malagasy citizen residing overseas shall register at the nearest Malagasy diplomatic post and will be issued a Consular Registration Card.

The Consular Registration Card, valid for three years, needs to be referenced henceforth for every consular document request. It is renewable.

To register, please mail the following documents to the Consular Office:

The Registration Form
Two passport-size photos
Copy of a valid passport
Proof of residence
One prepaid return envelope addressed to the applicant
Fee of $ 0.87

Consular Card App. form

Civil Records

NOTE: All Civil records inquiries must be accompanied by a copy of the requester's Malagasy passport.
Processing time: 7 business days

For application by mail, please provide a prepaid self-addressed envelope (USPS priority mail, UPS, FedEx or DHL)

Birth

Marriage

Divorce

Children born of a Malagasy parent may be recorded in the Malagasy Civil Status Registry.

To obtain a Malagasy birth certificate, the Malagasy parent(s) shall submit a letter of request addressed to The Embassy of Madagascar, along with the original birth certificate and the Family Record Book (if available). Fee $ 0.87

Civil union officiated by the Registrar

Condition: the groom being a citizen of Madagascar.

Submit the following documents:

A certified copy of the Birth Certificate of both individuals issued within a six-month period or less.
Personal Information Form (Click here to download) dully filled out.
A nuptial agreement notarized or established by an authenticated act, which later will be recorded by the Registrar.
Valid Malagasy Passport or a Malagasy National Identification Card.

Transcription of Marriage Records

Required documents:

A written or typewritten request duly signed and addressed to The Embassy of Madagascar.
Original or certified copy of the marriage certificate.
Copies of the applicants’ passports.

To record a final divorce judgment, please submit the following documents:

A written or typewritten request duly signed and addressed to The Embassy of Madagascar.
The Court Decision.
A certified copy of the original marriage certificate.

Life certificate and proof of residence

Death

Application for both documents has to be done in person. Otherwise, contact the Consular office.