- Address
- Rue Beniowsky, 201 Antsiranana
- Phone
- +261320531444
- Website
- facebook.com
France
Madagascar
French Embassy & Consulates in Madagascar
- 2 embassies
- 2 consulates
- 1 honorary consulate
France is represented in Madagascar by 5 missions: an embassy in Antsiranana, 2 consulates in Mahajanga and Andoany, an honorary consulate in Antsiranana and 1 other office. Malagasy citizens need a visa for France, obtained before travel.
Map: France’s 5 missions in Madagascar
Map: France’s 5 missions in Madagascar
French Embassy in Antsiranana
At Rue Beniowsky, 201 Antsiranana, the French embassy represents France towards Madagascar. Its phone number and website are on its page.
French consulates in Madagascar
France also has 2 consulates in Mahajanga and Andoany; career consulates of this kind usually renew passports and take visa applications for their region.
French honorary consulates in Madagascar
- Honorary Consulate of France in Antsiranana
Rue Beniowsky, 201 Antsiranana
France has an honorary consulate in Antsiranana; honorary consuls work part-time and normally cannot issue visas or full passports.
France visa for Malagasy citizens
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France visa requirements for citizens of Madagascar
- Uniform Schengen visa (type C) for France – tourism or private visit
- Long-stay visa (type D) – study, work, family
- Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – business
- Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – visiting family or friends
- Fee: €90
- 13 required documents
checked 22 October 2026
Malagasy citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to France. Applicants in Madagascar turn to the French embassy in Antsiranana or one of the consulates in Mahajanga and Andoany; many countries also use an outsourced visa centre.
Madagascar’s missions in France
Missions of Madagascar in France (6)
In return, Madagascar has 6 missions in France, including its embassy in Paris.
Good to know
France in Madagascar
Worldwide, France has 386 missions in 176 countries; 5 of them are in Madagascar.
Travel to Madagascar for French citizens
French citizens receive their visa for Madagascar at the border; it covers up to 90 days. In Madagascar, French citizens can turn to the French embassy for passports and emergency help.
When French missions in Madagascar are closed
French missions in Madagascar close on Madagascar’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027 and Martyrs' Day on Monday 29 March 2027, and usually on some holidays of France, such as Armistice Day (Armistice 1918) on Wednesday 11 November 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the French embassy in Madagascar?
The French embassy is in Antsiranana, at Rue Beniowsky, 201 Antsiranana.
Does France have consulates in Madagascar?
Yes, France has 2 consulates in Mahajanga and Andoany. France also has an honorary consulate in Antsiranana.
Do Malagasy citizens need a visa for France?
Malagasy citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to France.
Do French citizens need a visa for Madagascar?
French citizens receive their visa for Madagascar at the border; it covers up to 90 days.
Does Madagascar have an embassy in France?
Yes, Madagascar has its embassy in Paris, along with 5 other missions in France.