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Germany visa for Malagasy citizens
Entry requirement
Germany requires Malagasy citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Germany visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at antananarivo.diplo.de
Which Germany visa?
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 the mission receives the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; any waiting time for an appointment comes on top.
For the tourist visa, Germany’s official sources give a standard fee of €90, and applications are made on videx.diplo.de. Processing time, as Germany states it: Usually 15 days after the mission receives the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; any waiting time for an appointment comes on top. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
German missions in Madagascar
Germany has 1 mission in Madagascar, with its embassy in Antananarivo.
Germany: visa decisions in Madagascar
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 129 | 122 | 0 | 0.0% | 86.1% |
| 2024 | 186 | 184 | 1 | 0.5% | 81.5% |
| 2025 | 136 | 132 | 3 | 2.2% | 84.1% |
In 2025, Germany’s embassy and consulates in Madagascar (Antananarivo) received 136 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 132. The refusal rate was 2.2%. The refusal rate rose by 1.7 points from 0.5% in 2024. Applications fell by 27% compared with 2024 (186).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 29.9% of the applications lodged in Madagascar that year, from 27.5% at the consulates of Switzerland to 30.3% at those of France. Germany’s consulates worldwide refused 13.1%. Germany was the 3rd 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
German citizens travelling to Madagascar
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Travel advice for Germany
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
For a trip from Madagascar to Germany, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Germany at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 12 May 2025) and the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Germany (updated 11 August 2026).
Good to know
How long Malagasy citizens can stay in Germany
How long Malagasy citizens may stay in Germany 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 German embassy in Antananarivo, or to a visa centre acting for Germany; fees, documents and processing times are published by Germany.
Germany and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Germany lets Malagasy citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Germany when it is the main destination of the trip.
Germany’s neighbours for Malagasy citizens
Switzerland, Poland, the Netherlands, Denmark, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Luxembourg, France and Austria require Malagasy citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
German citizens travelling to Madagascar
Madagascar issues German 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 Germany?
Germany requires Malagasy citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the German embassy in Madagascar?
The German embassy in Madagascar is in Antananarivo.
How much does the Germany tourist visa cost?
Germany’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Usually 15 days after the mission receives the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; any waiting time for an appointment comes on top.
Do German citizens need a visa for Madagascar?
Madagascar issues German citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 90 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Can Malagasy citizens enter Germany visa-free?
No; Malagasy citizens need a visa for Germany 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.