Madagascar
India
India visa for Malagasy citizens
Entry requirement
Malagasy citizens need an e-Visa for India, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 30 days.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- India visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at eoiantananarivo.gov.in
Which India visa?
India e-Visa (e-Tourist, e-Business, e-Medical and other sub-categories)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- e-Tourist 30 days, 1 year or 5 years (max. 180 days per calendar year for 1- and 5-year visas); e-Business up to 180 days per visit
- Processing time
- Apply at least 4 days before arrival; document re-upload requests normally arrive within 24 hours
India’s official site for the e-Visa is indianvisaonline.gov.in. Processing time, as India states it: Apply at least 4 days before arrival; document re-upload requests normally arrive within 24 hours. Longest stay on the e-Visa: e-Tourist 30 days, 1 year or 5 years (max. 180 days per calendar year for 1- and 5-year visas); e-Business up to 180 days per visit.
Indian missions in Madagascar
- Embassy of India in Antananarivo
Làlana Rajhonson Emile 4, Antananarivo
India has 1 mission in Madagascar, with its embassy in Antananarivo.
Indian citizens travelling to Madagascar
IndiaMadagascar Visa on arrival Madagascar visa for citizens of India
Travel advice for India
- 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 India, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates India at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 15 June 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of India (updated 7 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of India (updated 14 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Malagasy citizens can stay in India
Malagasy citizens may stay in India for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to India.
How Malagasy citizens apply
The e-Visa for India is applied for online on its official government portal; Malagasy citizens carry the approval when they travel.
India’s neighbours for Malagasy citizens
China and Myanmar require Malagasy citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Indian citizens travelling to Madagascar
Indian 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 India?
Malagasy citizens need an e-Visa for India, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 30 days.
How long can Malagasy citizens stay in India?
Malagasy citizens can stay in India for up to 30 days with an e-Visa.
Where is the Indian embassy in Madagascar?
The Indian embassy in Madagascar is in Antananarivo.
Do Indian citizens need a visa for Madagascar?
Indian citizens receive their visa for Madagascar at the border; it covers up to 90 days.
Can Malagasy citizens enter India visa-free?
No; Malagasy citizens need an e-Visa for India.
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.