Madagascar
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Brazil visa for Malagasy citizens
Entry requirement
Malagasy citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Brazil.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Brazil visa guide
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
Apply on Consulado-Geral do Brasil em Istambul – Visto de visita
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.
- Embassy of Brazil in Lilongwe1,563 km
Area 12, Plot 399, Lilongwe
- Embassy of Brazil in Dar es Salaam1,615 km
Plot n. 274, Haile Selassie Road, R-Square Building, ground level, Msasani Peninsula, Dar Es Salaam, Tanzânia.
- Embassy of Brazil in Maputo1,722 km
Avenida Keneth Kaunda 296, Maputo
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
Brazil
Madagascar Visa on arrival Madagascar visa for citizens of Brazil
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.