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Swiss Embassy in Madagascar

1 embassy

Switzerland is represented in Madagascar by 1 mission: an embassy in Antananarivo. Switzerland requires Malagasy citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Swiss Embassy in Antananarivo

Embassy of Switzerland in Antananarivo

Embassy · Antananarivo

Address: Làlana Solombavambahoaka Frantsay 77 77, Antanarivo
Phone: +261 20 85 629 97
Website: eda.admin.ch
Head of mission: Stefano Toscano

At Làlana Solombavambahoaka Frantsay 77 77, Antanarivo, the Swiss embassy represents Switzerland towards Madagascar. The head of mission on record is Stefano Toscano. Its phone number and website are on its page.

Switzerland visa for Malagasy citizens

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Switzerland visa requirements for citizens of Madagascar

Schengen visa (type C) for Switzerland
National visa (type D) for stays over 90 days
Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – business
Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – visiting family or friends
Fee: €90
10 required documents

checked 22 October 2026

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

Madagascar’s missions in Switzerland

Missions of Madagascar in Switzerland (1)

In return, Madagascar has an embassy in Switzerland, in Geneva.

Good to know

Switzerland in Madagascar

Worldwide, Switzerland has 317 missions in 136 countries; one of them is in Madagascar.

Travel to Madagascar for Swiss citizens

Madagascar issues Swiss citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 90 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance. In Madagascar, Swiss citizens can turn to the Swiss embassy for passports and emergency help.

When the Swiss embassy in Madagascar is closed

The Swiss 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 Switzerland, such as Christmas Day (Weihnachten) on Friday 25 December 2026.