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Japan visa for Malagasy citizens
Entry requirement
Malagasy citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Japan.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Japan visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at mg.emb-japan.go.jp
Which Japan visa?
Temporary Visitor (short-term stay: tourism, business, visits)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days per entry, as granted by the immigration officer
- Processing time
- About one week for a complete visa application
Japan’s official site for the tourist visa is services.digital.go.jp. Processing time, as Japan states it: About one week for a complete visa application. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days per entry, as granted by the immigration officer.
Japanese missions in Madagascar
- Embassy of Japan in Antananarivo Today · Closed
Japan has 1 mission in Madagascar, with its embassy in Antananarivo.
Japanese citizens travelling to Madagascar
JapanMadagascar Visa on arrival Madagascar visa for citizens of Japan
Travel advice for Japan
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- 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.
Malagasy citizens planning a trip to Japan can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Japan at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 14 May 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Japan (updated 28 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of Japan (updated 13 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Malagasy citizens can stay in Japan
How long Malagasy citizens may stay in Japan 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 Japanese embassy in Antananarivo, or to a visa centre acting for Japan; fees, documents and processing times are published by Japan.
Japanese citizens travelling to Madagascar
Madagascar issues Japanese 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 Japan?
Malagasy citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Japan.
Where is the Japanese embassy in Madagascar?
The Japanese embassy in Madagascar is in Antananarivo.
Do Japanese citizens need a visa for Madagascar?
Madagascar issues Japanese citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 90 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Can Malagasy citizens enter Japan visa-free?
No; Malagasy citizens need a visa for Japan 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.