French Embassy in Antananarivo
Embassy 
France Antananarivo, Madagascar
- Address
- Làlana Jean Jaurès 3, 101 Antananarivo
- Phone
- +261202239898
- Website
- mg.ambafrance.org
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Foreign ministry of France: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 4 January 2022
At Làlana Jean Jaurès 3, 101 Antananarivo, the French embassy in Antananarivo represents France towards Madagascar. France requires Malagasy citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Opening hours of the French embassy in Antananarivo
| Monday | 08:00–17:45 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 08:00–17:45 |
| Wednesday | 08:00–17:45 |
| Thursday | 08:00–17:45 |
| Friday | 09:00–17:30 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Madagascar
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Christmas Day
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New Year's Day
Public holidays in France
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Armistice Day
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Christmas Day
The French embassy in Antananarivo is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:00–17:45, closing earlier on Fridays.
France visa for Malagasy citizens
MadagascarFrance Visa required France visa for citizens of Madagascar
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France requires Malagasy citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. Applications may be taken here or by a visa centre working for France.
Visa statistics
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 15,507 | 10,814 | 5,207 | 32.5% | 47.1% |
| 2024 | 15,423 | 10,311 | 4,759 | 31.6% | 39.6% |
| 2025 | 15,452 | 11,028 | 4,797 | 30.3% | 37.2% |
In 2025, France’s embassy in Antananarivo received 15,452 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 11,028. 4,797 applications were refused, a refusal rate of 30.3%. In 2024 the rate was much the same, 31.6%. The number of applications was almost unchanged (15,423 in 2024).
Over 2023–2025 the rate ranged from 30.3% (2025) to 32.5% (2023).
Across all Schengen consulates in Madagascar, 29.9% of applications were refused in 2025; France’s rate worldwide was 14.2%. France received the largest number of applications of the 3 Schengen states represented here.
Multiple-entry visas made up 37.2% of those issued. The statistics count applications, not people, and include every nationality that applies here, not only citizens of Madagascar.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
Other missions nearby
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Embassy of Switzerland in AntananarivoLàlana Solombavambahoaka Frantsay 77 77, Antanarivo
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Embassy of India in AntananarivoLàlana Rajhonson Emile 4, Antananarivo
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France’s other missions in Madagascar
- Embassy of France in Antsiranana
Rue Beniowsky, 201 Antsiranana
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- Honorary Consulate of France in Antsiranana
Rue Beniowsky, 201 Antsiranana
All missions of France in Madagascar (5)
The French embassy in Antananarivo is one of 5 missions of France in Madagascar. Consulates: Mahajanga and Andoany. Honorary consulates: Antsiranana. Madagascar in turn has 6 missions in France, its embassy being in Paris.
Good to know
About the French embassy in Antananarivo
It appears in official lists as Embassy of France in Antananarivo.
Address and contact
Address: Làlana Jean Jaurès 3, 101 Antananarivo. The record for the French embassy in Antananarivo includes a phone number, an e-mail address and an official website.
French citizens travelling to Madagascar
French citizens receive their visa for Madagascar at the border; it covers up to 90 days.
When the French embassy in Antananarivo is closed
The next closures of the French embassy in Antananarivo for public holidays in Madagascar are Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026 and New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027; it may also close for Armistice Day (Armistice 1918) on Wednesday 11 November 2026.
Before visiting the French embassy in Antananarivo
Current procedures for the French embassy in Antananarivo, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the French embassy in Antananarivo
The French embassy in Antananarivo has 6 other foreign missions within 1 km, in a diplomatic quarter.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the French Embassy in Antananarivo?
The French embassy in Antananarivo is at Làlana Jean Jaurès 3, 101 Antananarivo.
What are the opening hours of the French Embassy in Antananarivo?
The French embassy in Antananarivo is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:00–17:45, closing earlier on Fridays.
Is the French Embassy in Antananarivo open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the French embassy in Antananarivo do not include Saturday.
When is the French Embassy in Antananarivo closed?
The French embassy in Antananarivo closes on Madagascar’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, and usually on the national day of France.
Do Malagasy citizens need a visa for France?
France requires Malagasy citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
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