Madagascar
Finland
Finland visa for Malagasy citizens
Entry requirement
Malagasy citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Finland.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Finland visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which Finland visa?
Schengen visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period in the Schengen area.
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- Normally 15 calendar days; up to 45 days if further checks are needed. Apply at least 15 days and at most six months before travel.
For the tourist visa, Finland’s official sources give a standard fee of €90. Processing time, as Finland states it: Normally 15 calendar days; up to 45 days if further checks are needed. Apply at least 15 days and at most six months before travel. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period in the Schengen area.
Where to apply in Madagascar
Finland has no embassy or consulate in Madagascar on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Finnish citizens travelling to Madagascar
FinlandMadagascar Visa on arrival Madagascar visa for citizens of Finland
Travel advice for Finland
- 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.
Before travelling from Madagascar to Finland, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Finland at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 12 March 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Finland (updated 11 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Finland (updated 13 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Malagasy citizens can stay in Finland
How long Malagasy citizens may stay in Finland is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Malagasy citizens apply
Finland has no embassy or career consulate in Madagascar. Malagasy citizens apply through a mission of Finland accredited to Madagascar from abroad, or through another Schengen state that represents Finland for visas; the official visa portal of Finland names the right place.
Finland and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Finland lets Malagasy citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Finland when it is the main destination of the trip.
Finland’s neighbours for Malagasy citizens
Norway, Russia and Sweden require Malagasy citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Finnish citizens travelling to Madagascar
Madagascar issues Finnish 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 Finland?
Malagasy citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Finland.
Is there an embassy of Finland in Madagascar?
No. Finland has no embassy in Madagascar.
How much does the Finland tourist visa cost?
Finland’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Normally 15 calendar days; up to 45 days if further checks are needed. Apply at least 15 days and at most six months before travel.
Do Finnish citizens need a visa for Madagascar?
Madagascar issues Finnish citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 90 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Can Malagasy citizens enter Finland visa-free?
No; Malagasy citizens need a visa for Finland 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.