Madagascar
Canada
Canada visa for Malagasy citizens
Entry requirement
Malagasy citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Canada.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Canada visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which Canada visa?
Visitor visa (temporary resident visa, TRV)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Usually up to 6 months per entry, as decided by the border officer
- Fee
- CA$100
- Processing time
- Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics
Canada’s tourist visa costs CA$100 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is canada.ca. Processing time, as Canada states it: Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Usually up to 6 months per entry, as decided by the border officer.
Where Malagasy citizens apply for a visa for Canada
Canada has no embassy or consulate in Madagascar on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- High Commission of Canada in Pretoria2,123 km
Arcadia Street 1103, 0083 Hatfield
- High Commission of Canada in Dar es Salaam1,614 km
26 Garden Avenue/38 Mirambo Street, Dar es Salaam
- High Commission of Canada in Maputo1,722 km
Avenida Kenneth Kaunda 1138, Maputo
- Embassy of Canada in Harare1,744 km
Baines Avenue 45, Harare
Canada looks after Madagascar from abroad: the official diplomatic lists used here name an embassy in Pretoria, South Africa (2,123 km from Antananarivo) as the responsible post. Measured from Antananarivo, other Canadian embassies and consulates are closest in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (1,614 km), Maputo, Mozambique (1,722 km) and Harare, Zimbabwe (1,744 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Madagascar is decided by Canada, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.
Canadian citizens travelling to Madagascar
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Travel advice for Canada
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- 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.
Malagasy citizens planning a trip to Canada can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Canada at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 4 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Canada (updated 2 June 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Canada (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Malagasy citizens can stay in Canada
How long Malagasy citizens may stay in Canada is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Malagasy citizens apply
Canada has no embassy or career consulate in Madagascar. Malagasy citizens apply through a mission of Canada accredited to Madagascar from abroad; the official visa portal of Canada names the right place.
Canada’s neighbours for Malagasy citizens
The United States requires Malagasy citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Canadian citizens travelling to Madagascar
Canadian citizens receive their visa for Madagascar at the border; it covers up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Malagasy citizens need a visa for Canada?
Malagasy citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Canada.
Is there an embassy of Canada in Madagascar?
No. Canada has no embassy in Madagascar. Official diplomatic lists name its embassy in Pretoria, South Africa for Madagascar.
How much does the Canada tourist visa cost?
Canada’s official sources give a standard fee of CA$100 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics.
Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Madagascar?
Canadian citizens receive their visa for Madagascar at the border; it covers up to 90 days.
Can Malagasy citizens enter Canada visa-free?
No; Malagasy citizens need a visa for Canada 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.