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Madagascar
Madagascar visa for French citizens
Entry requirement
Madagascar issues French citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 90 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at ambamad-paris.diplomatie.gov.mg
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Malagasy citizens travelling to France
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Travel advice for Madagascar
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
For a trip from France to Madagascar, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Madagascar at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 4 December 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Madagascar (updated 9 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Madagascar (updated 16 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long French citizens can stay in Madagascar
French citizens may stay in Madagascar for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Madagascar.
How French citizens apply
French citizens receive the visa for Madagascar at the port of entry, so they should have their passport, the fee and any documents the officers may ask for, such as a return ticket.
Malagasy citizens travelling to France
France requires Malagasy citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do French citizens need a visa for Madagascar?
Madagascar issues French citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 90 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
How long can French citizens stay in Madagascar?
French citizens can stay in Madagascar for up to 90 days with a visa on arrival.
Do Malagasy citizens need a visa for France?
France requires Malagasy citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Can French citizens enter Madagascar visa-free?
No; French citizens need a visa on arrival in Madagascar.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.