Madagascar
Russia
Russia visa for Malagasy citizens
Entry requirement
Malagasy citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Russia.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Russia visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at madagascar.mid.ru
Which Russia visa?
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to six months
- Processing time
- Set by the Russian mission where you apply; urgent processing costs more.
Processing time, as Russia states it: Set by the Russian mission where you apply; urgent processing costs more. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to six months.
Russian missions in Madagascar
- Embassy of Russia in Antananarivo
Ivandry, B.P. 4006, Antananarivo
Russia has 1 mission in Madagascar, with its embassy in Antananarivo.
Russian citizens travelling to Madagascar
RussiaMadagascar Visa on arrival Madagascar visa for citizens of Russia
Travel advice for Russia
- US State Department Level 4: Do not travel
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to the whole country
- German Foreign Office Travel warning for the whole country (Reisewarnung)
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 Russia, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Russia at Level 4, do not travel (updated 28 December 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to Russia (updated 18 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a travel warning (Reisewarnung) for Russia (updated 21 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Malagasy citizens can stay in Russia
How long Malagasy citizens may stay in Russia 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 Russian embassy in Antananarivo, or to a visa centre acting for Russia; fees, documents and processing times are published by Russia.
Russia’s neighbours for Malagasy citizens
China, Belarus, Ukraine, Latvia, Poland, Estonia, Lithuania, Finland, Norway, Azerbaijan and North Korea require Malagasy citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Russian citizens travelling to Madagascar
Russian 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 Russia?
Malagasy citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Russia.
Where is the Russian embassy in Madagascar?
The Russian embassy in Madagascar is in Antananarivo.
Do Russian citizens need a visa for Madagascar?
Russian citizens can get a visa on arrival in Madagascar, valid for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Malagasy citizens enter Russia visa-free?
No; Malagasy citizens need a visa for Russia 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.