German Embassy in Antananarivo
Embassy 
Germany Antananarivo, Madagascar
- Address
- Làlana Pastora Rabeony Hans 101, Antananarivo
- Phone
- +261 202 223802
- Website
- antananarivo.diplo.de
- Fax
- +49 30 1817 67291
Head of mission: Oliver Knoerich, Ambassador
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · German Federal Foreign Office (Auswärtiges Amt) open data · Record last updated on 9 September 2026
At Làlana Pastora Rabeony Hans 101, Antananarivo, the German embassy in Antananarivo represents Germany towards Madagascar. Malagasy citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Germany.
Opening hours of the German embassy in Antananarivo
| Monday | 07:00–12:3013:00–16:00 break 12:30–13:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 07:00–12:3013:00–16:00 break 12:30–13:00 |
| Wednesday | 07:00–12:3013:00–16:00 break 12:30–13:00 |
| Thursday | 07:00–12:3013:00–16:00 break 12:30–13:00 |
| Friday | 07:00–13:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Note from Auswärtiges Amt, in German
Montags bis Donnerstags von 07:00 - 12:30 und 13:00 - 16:00 Uhr Freitags von 07:00 - 13:00 Uhr Allgemeiner Besucherverkehr; Termine nach Vereinbarung.
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Madagascar
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Christmas Day
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New Year's Day
Public holidays in Germany
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
The German embassy in Antananarivo is listed as open Monday to Friday, 07:00–16:00 with a midday break, closing earlier on Fridays. An official note on hours or appointments is also shown (in German).
Germany visa for Malagasy citizens
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Malagasy citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Germany. Check with the German embassy in Antananarivo whether visas are handled at its counter or by an appointed visa centre.
Visa statistics
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 129 | 122 | 0 | 0.0% | 86.1% |
| 2024 | 186 | 184 | 1 | 0.5% | 81.5% |
| 2025 | 136 | 132 | 3 | 2.2% | 84.1% |
In 2025, Germany’s embassy in Antananarivo received 136 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 132. 3 applications were refused, a refusal rate of 2.2%. In 2024 it had been 0.5%: the rate rose by 1.7 points. Applications fell by 27% compared with 2024 (186).
Over 2023–2025 the rate ranged from 0.0% (2023) to 2.2% (2025).
Across all Schengen consulates in Madagascar, 29.9% of applications were refused in 2025; Germany’s rate worldwide was 13.1%. Germany received the 3rd largest number of applications of the 3 Schengen states represented here.
Multiple-entry visas made up 84.1% 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
Germany’s other missions in Madagascar
The German embassy in Antananarivo is the only mission of Germany in Madagascar on record. Madagascar in turn has 3 missions in Germany, its embassy being in Falkensee.
Good to know
About the German embassy in Antananarivo
It appears in official lists as Embassy of Germany in Antananarivo. It is headed by Oliver Knoerich, Ambassador, according to the records.
Address and contact
Address: Làlana Pastora Rabeony Hans 101, Antananarivo. The record for the German embassy in Antananarivo includes a phone number, an e-mail address, a fax number and an official website.
German citizens travelling to Madagascar
German citizens can get a visa on arrival in Madagascar, valid for stays of up to 90 days.
When the German embassy in Antananarivo is closed
The next closures of the German 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 Christmas Day (Erster Weihnachtstag) on Friday 25 December 2026.
Before visiting the German embassy in Antananarivo
Current procedures for the German embassy in Antananarivo, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the German embassy in Antananarivo
Within 1 km of the German embassy in Antananarivo there are 5 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the German Embassy in Antananarivo?
The German embassy in Antananarivo is at Làlana Pastora Rabeony Hans 101, Antananarivo.
What are the opening hours of the German Embassy in Antananarivo?
The German embassy in Antananarivo is listed as open Monday to Friday, 07:00–16:00 with a midday break, closing earlier on Fridays.
Is the German Embassy in Antananarivo open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the German embassy in Antananarivo do not include Saturday.
When is the German Embassy in Antananarivo closed?
The German 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 Germany.
Do Malagasy citizens need a visa for Germany?
Malagasy citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Germany.
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