Swiss Embassy in Antananarivo
Embassy 
Switzerland Antananarivo, Madagascar
- Address
- Làlana Solombavambahoaka Frantsay 77 77, Antanarivo
- Phone
- +261 20 85 629 97
- Website
- eda.admin.ch
No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.
Head of mission: Stefano Toscano
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Swiss Foreign Affairs (FDFA) directory of Swiss representations · Record last updated on 11 April 2022
The Swiss embassy in Antananarivo stands at Làlana Solombavambahoaka Frantsay 77 77, Antanarivo, in Antananarivo, the capital of Madagascar. Switzerland requires Malagasy citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Opening hours
No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Madagascar
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Christmas Day
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New Year's Day
Public holidays in Switzerland
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Christmas Day
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New Year's Day
Switzerland visa for Malagasy citizens
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Switzerland requires Malagasy citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. Applications may be taken here or by a visa centre working for Switzerland.
Visa statistics
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1,047 | 829 | 217 | 20.7% | 29.9% |
| 2024 | 1,009 | 695 | 314 | 31.1% | 27.8% |
| 2025 | 901 | 653 | 248 | 27.5% | 25.6% |
In 2025, Switzerland’s embassy in Antananarivo received 901 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 653. 248 applications were refused, a refusal rate of 27.5%. In 2024 it had been 31.1%: the rate fell by 3.6 points. Applications fell by 11% compared with 2024 (1,009).
Over 2023–2025 the rate ranged from 20.7% (2023) to 31.1% (2024).
Across all Schengen consulates in Madagascar, 29.9% of applications were refused in 2025; Switzerland’s rate worldwide was 12.5%. Switzerland received the 2nd largest number of applications of the 3 Schengen states represented here.
Multiple-entry visas made up 25.6% 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 France in AntananarivoLàlana Jean Jaurès 3, 101 Antananarivo
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Embassy of India in AntananarivoLàlana Rajhonson Emile 4, Antananarivo
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Switzerland’s other missions in Madagascar
The Swiss embassy in Antananarivo is the only mission of Switzerland in Madagascar on record. Madagascar in turn has an embassy in Geneva.
Good to know
About the Swiss embassy in Antananarivo
It appears in official lists as Embassy of Switzerland in Antananarivo. It is headed by Stefano Toscano, according to the records.
Address and contact
Address: Làlana Solombavambahoaka Frantsay 77 77, Antanarivo. The record for the Swiss embassy in Antananarivo includes a phone number, an e-mail address and an official website.
Swiss citizens travelling to Madagascar
Swiss citizens receive their visa for Madagascar at the border; it covers up to 90 days.
When the Swiss embassy in Antananarivo is closed
Expect the Swiss embassy in Antananarivo to be shut on Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026 and New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027, and often on Christmas Day (Weihnachten) on Friday 25 December 2026, a holiday in Switzerland.
Before visiting the Swiss embassy in Antananarivo
Current procedures for the Swiss embassy in Antananarivo, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the Swiss embassy in Antananarivo
Within 1 km of the Swiss embassy in Antananarivo there are 5 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the Swiss Embassy in Antananarivo?
The Swiss embassy in Antananarivo is at Làlana Solombavambahoaka Frantsay 77 77, Antanarivo.
When is the Swiss Embassy in Antananarivo closed?
The Swiss 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 Switzerland.
Do Malagasy citizens need a visa for Switzerland?
Switzerland requires Malagasy citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
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