Madagascar
Italy
Italy visa for Malagasy citizens
Entry requirement
Malagasy citizens need a visa for Italy, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 2 missions
- Visa guide
- Italy visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at ambpretoria.esteri.it
Which Italy visa?
Schengen visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Fee
- €90
Italy’s tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Italian missions in Madagascar
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- Honorary Consulate of Italy in Antananarivo
c/o Lantana Residence III F 7 Rue Andriba - Mahamasina Sud, 101 Antananarivo, Antananarivo
All missions of Italy in Madagascar
Italy has 2 missions in Madagascar, with its embassy in Antananarivo. Honorary consulates, which normally do not take visa applications: Antananarivo.
Italian citizens travelling to Madagascar
ItalyMadagascar Visa on arrival Madagascar visa for citizens of Italy
Travel advice for Italy
- 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 Italy can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Italy at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 9 September 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Italy (updated 29 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Italy (updated 23 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Malagasy citizens can stay in Italy
How long Malagasy citizens may stay in Italy 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 Italian embassy in Antananarivo, or to a visa centre acting for Italy; fees, documents and processing times are published by Italy.
Italy and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Italy lets Malagasy citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Italy when it is the main destination of the trip.
Italy’s neighbours for Malagasy citizens
Switzerland, the Holy See, Slovenia, San Marino, France and Austria require Malagasy citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Italian citizens travelling to Madagascar
Italian citizens can get a visa on arrival in Madagascar, valid for stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Malagasy citizens need a visa for Italy?
Malagasy citizens need a visa for Italy, obtained before travel.
Where is the Italian embassy in Madagascar?
The Italian embassy in Madagascar is in Antananarivo.
How much does the Italy tourist visa cost?
Italy’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa.
Do Italian citizens need a visa for Madagascar?
Italian citizens can get a visa on arrival in Madagascar, valid for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Malagasy citizens enter Italy visa-free?
No; Malagasy citizens need a visa for Italy 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.