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Egypt visa for Malagasy citizens

Entry requirement

Visa required

Malagasy citizens need a visa for Egypt, obtained before travel.

Where to apply
1 mission

Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index

Which Egypt visa?

Tourist visa issued by an Egyptian embassy or consulate

Key facts

Processing time
Set by each mission. The Egyptian consulate in Washington allows at least 10 business days, and 6 to 8 weeks for nationalities needing prior security approval.

All visa types for Egypt

Processing time, as Egypt states it: Set by each mission. The Egyptian consulate in Washington allows at least 10 business days, and 6 to 8 weeks for nationalities needing prior security approval.

Egyptian missions in Madagascar

Egypt has 1 mission in Madagascar, with its embassy in Antananarivo.

Egyptian citizens travelling to Madagascar

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Travel advice for Egypt

  • US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
  • UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
  • German Foreign Office Partial travel warning for parts of the country (Teilreisewarnung)

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 Egypt, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Egypt at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 14 July 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of Egypt (updated 27 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of Egypt (updated 13 October 2026).

Good to know

How long Malagasy citizens can stay in Egypt

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

How Malagasy citizens apply

In Madagascar, applications go to the Egyptian embassy in Antananarivo, or to a visa centre acting for Egypt; fees, documents and processing times are published by Egypt.

Egypt’s neighbours for Malagasy citizens

Sudan and Palestine require Malagasy citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Egyptian citizens travelling to Madagascar

Madagascar issues Egyptian citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 90 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.

Frequently asked questions

Do Malagasy citizens need a visa for Egypt?

Malagasy citizens need a visa for Egypt, obtained before travel.

Where is the Egyptian embassy in Madagascar?

The Egyptian embassy in Madagascar is in Antananarivo.

Do Egyptian citizens need a visa for Madagascar?

Madagascar issues Egyptian citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 90 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.

Can Malagasy citizens enter Egypt visa-free?

No; Malagasy citizens need a visa for Egypt 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.