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Brazil visa for Malagasy citizens

Entry requirement

Visa required

Malagasy citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Brazil.

Where to apply
No mission in your country

Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index

Which Brazil visa?

Visit visa (VIVIS) and visa-free visits

Key facts

Maximum stay
Up to 90 days; extendable to a maximum of 180 days in a year

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All visa types for Brazil

Brazil’s official site for the tourist visa is gov.br. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days; extendable to a maximum of 180 days in a year.

Where Malagasy citizens apply for a visa for Brazil

Brazil has no embassy or consulate in Madagascar on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.

Measured from Antananarivo, Brazilian embassies and consulates are closest in Lilongwe, Malawi (1,563 km), Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (1,615 km) and Maputo, Mozambique (1,722 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Madagascar is decided by Brazil, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

Brazilian citizens travelling to Madagascar

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Travel advice for Brazil

  • US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
  • UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all but essential travel to parts of the country
  • 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.

Before travelling from Madagascar to Brazil, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Brazil at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 30 August 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all but essential travel to parts of Brazil (updated 28 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Brazil (updated 27 October 2026).

Good to know

How long Malagasy citizens can stay in Brazil

How long Malagasy citizens may stay in Brazil is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How Malagasy citizens apply

Brazil has no embassy or career consulate in Madagascar. Malagasy citizens apply through a mission of Brazil accredited to Madagascar from abroad; the official visa portal of Brazil names the right place.

Brazil’s neighbours for Malagasy citizens

Peru, Uruguay, Paraguay, Venezuela and Argentina require Malagasy citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Brazilian citizens travelling to Madagascar

Brazilian citizens can get a visa on arrival in Madagascar, valid for stays of up to 90 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do Malagasy citizens need a visa for Brazil?

Malagasy citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Brazil.

Is there an embassy of Brazil in Madagascar?

No. Brazil has no embassy in Madagascar. The nearest Brazilian embassy is in Lilongwe, Malawi, 1,563 km from Antananarivo.

Do Brazilian citizens need a visa for Madagascar?

Brazilian citizens can get a visa on arrival in Madagascar, valid for stays of up to 90 days.

Can Malagasy citizens enter Brazil visa-free?

No; Malagasy citizens need a visa for Brazil obtained in advance.

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.