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Japanese Embassy in Madagascar

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In Madagascar, Japan has an embassy in Antananarivo. Malagasy citizens need a visa for Japan, obtained before travel.

Japanese Embassy in Antananarivo

Embassy of Japan in Antananarivo

Embassy · Antananarivo

Today 08:00–12:00, 13:00–16:45

Website: mg.emb-japan.go.jp

In Antananarivo, the Japanese embassy represents Japan towards Madagascar. Its website is linked on its page.

Japan visa for Malagasy citizens

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Japan visa requirements for citizens of Madagascar

Short-term stay visa (tourism)
Short-term stay visa (business)
Short-term stay visa (visiting relatives or friends)
JAPAN eVISA (single-entry tourism)
Fee: JP¥15,000
16 required documents

checked 22 October 2026

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Malagasy citizens need a visa for Japan, obtained before travel. From Madagascar, the application is made at the Japanese embassy in Antananarivo or through a visa centre appointed by Japan.

Madagascar’s missions in Japan

Missions of Madagascar in Japan (1)

In return, Madagascar has an embassy in Japan, in Tokyo.

Good to know

Japan in Madagascar

Worldwide, Japan has 248 missions in 146 countries; one of them is in Madagascar.

Travel to Madagascar for Japanese citizens

Japanese citizens receive their visa for Madagascar at the border; it covers up to 90 days. In Madagascar, Japanese citizens can turn to the Japanese embassy for passports and emergency help.

When the Japanese embassy in Madagascar is closed

The Japanese embassy in Madagascar closes 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 Japan, such as Labour Thanksgiving Day on Monday 23 November 2026.