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Malagasy Embassy & Consulates in France

  • 1 embassy
  • 1 consulate general
  • 4 honorary consulates

Madagascar is represented in France by 6 missions: an embassy in Paris, a consulate general in Marseille and 4 honorary consulates in Nantes, Lyon, Bordeaux and Amiens. French citizens receive their visa for Madagascar at the border; it covers up to 90 days.

Map: Madagascar’s 6 missions in France

Map: Madagascar’s 6 missions in France

Malagasy Embassy in Paris

The Malagasy embassy is in Paris, the capital of France, at 4, avenue Raphaël, 75016 Paris. Its phone number and website are on its page.

Malagasy consulates in France

Madagascar also has a consulate general in Marseille; consulates handle passports, civil registration and, for many countries, visa applications for their district.

Malagasy honorary consulates in France

Madagascar has 4 honorary consulates in France, in Nantes, Lyon, Bordeaux and Amiens; like most honorary consulates, it does not normally issue visas or passports.

Madagascar visa for French citizens

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Madagascar issues French citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 90 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.

France’s missions in Madagascar

Missions of France in Madagascar (5)

In return, France has 5 missions in Madagascar, including its embassy in Antsiranana.

Good to know

Madagascar in France

Worldwide, Madagascar has 31 missions in 21 countries; 6 of them are in France.

Travel to France for Malagasy citizens

Malagasy citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to France. In France, Malagasy citizens can turn to the Malagasy embassy for passports and emergency help.

When Malagasy missions in France are closed

Malagasy missions in France close on France’s public holidays, the next being Armistice Day (Armistice 1918) on Wednesday 11 November 2026, Christmas Day (Noël) on Friday 25 December 2026 and New Year's Day (Jour de l'an) on Friday 1 January 2027, and usually on some holidays of Madagascar, such as Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the Malagasy embassy in France?

The Malagasy embassy is in Paris, at 4, avenue Raphaël, 75016 Paris.

Does Madagascar have consulates in France?

Yes, Madagascar has a consulate general in Marseille. Madagascar also has 4 honorary consulates in Nantes, Lyon, Bordeaux and Amiens.

Do French citizens need a visa for Madagascar?

French citizens receive their visa for Madagascar at the border; it covers up to 90 days.

Do Malagasy citizens need a visa for France?

Malagasy citizens need a visa for France, obtained before travel.

Does France have an embassy in Madagascar?

Yes, France has its embassy in Antsiranana, along with 4 other missions in Madagascar.