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France visa for Malagasy citizens
Entry requirement
France requires Malagasy citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 5 missions
- Visa guide
- France visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at facebook.com
Which France visa?
Uniform Schengen visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- Usually 15 days after lodging the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; allow extra time to obtain an appointment.
France’s tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is france-visas.gouv.fr. Processing time, as France states it: Usually 15 days after lodging the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; allow extra time to obtain an appointment. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
French missions in Madagascar
- Embassy of France in Antsiranana
Rue Beniowsky, 201 Antsiranana
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- Honorary Consulate of France in Antsiranana
Rue Beniowsky, 201 Antsiranana
Today 09:00–12:00, 15:00–18:00
All missions of France in Madagascar
France has 5 missions in Madagascar, with its embassy in Antsiranana. Consulates: Mahajanga and Andoany. Honorary consulates, which normally do not take visa applications: Antsiranana.
France: visa decisions in Madagascar
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
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| 2023 | 15,507 | 10,814 | 5,207 | 32.5% | 47.1% |
| 2024 | 15,423 | 10,311 | 4,759 | 31.6% | 39.6% |
| 2025 | 15,452 | 11,028 | 4,797 | 30.3% | 37.2% |
In 2025, France’s embassy and consulates in Madagascar (Antananarivo) received 15,452 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 11,028. 30.3% of applications were refused. In 2024 the rate was much the same, 31.6%. The number of applications was almost unchanged (15,423 in 2024).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 29.9% of the applications lodged in Madagascar that year. France’s consulates worldwide refused 14.2%. France was the most applied-for Schengen state in Madagascar.
You apply to the Schengen state that is your main destination (the longest stay or the main purpose; the state of first entry only when there is none), so a lower rate elsewhere is no reason to apply there. The figures cover applications lodged in Madagascar, by any nationality: mostly citizens, but also residents from other countries.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
French citizens travelling to Madagascar
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Travel advice for France
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- 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 France can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates France at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 20 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to France (updated 22 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for France (updated 28 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Malagasy citizens can stay in France
How long Malagasy citizens may stay in France 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 French embassy in Antsiranana and the consulates in Mahajanga and Andoany, or to a visa centre acting for France; fees, documents and processing times are published by France.
France and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by France lets Malagasy citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to France when it is the main destination of the trip.
France’s neighbours for Malagasy citizens
Switzerland, Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg, Italy, Andorra, Monaco and Spain require Malagasy citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
French citizens travelling to Madagascar
Madagascar issues French 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 France?
France requires Malagasy citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the French embassy in Madagascar?
The French embassy in Madagascar is in Antsiranana; there are also consulates in Mahajanga and Andoany.
How much does the France tourist visa cost?
France’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Usually 15 days after lodging the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; allow extra time to obtain an appointment.
Do French citizens need a visa for Madagascar?
Madagascar issues French citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 90 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Can Malagasy citizens enter France visa-free?
No; Malagasy citizens need a visa for France 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.