Madagascar
Switzerland
Switzerland visa for Malagasy citizens
Entry requirement
Switzerland requires Malagasy citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Switzerland visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at eda.admin.ch
Which Switzerland visa?
Schengen visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- Normally decided within 15 days, longer in individual cases.
All visa types for Switzerland
Switzerland’s tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is sem.admin.ch. Processing time, as Switzerland states it: Normally decided within 15 days, longer in individual cases. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Swiss missions in Madagascar
- Embassy of Switzerland in Antananarivo
Làlana Solombavambahoaka Frantsay 77 77, Antanarivo
Switzerland has 1 mission in Madagascar, with its embassy in Antananarivo.
Switzerland: visa decisions in Madagascar
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1,047 | 829 | 217 | 20.7% | 29.9% |
| 2024 | 1,009 | 695 | 314 | 31.1% | 27.8% |
| 2025 | 901 | 653 | 248 | 27.5% | 25.6% |
In 2025, Switzerland’s embassy and consulates in Madagascar (Antananarivo) received 901 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 653. The refusal rate was 27.5%. The refusal rate fell by 3.6 points from 31.1% in 2024. Applications fell by 11% compared with 2024 (1,009).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 29.9% of the applications lodged in Madagascar that year. Switzerland’s consulates worldwide refused 12.5%. Switzerland was the 2nd 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
Swiss citizens travelling to Madagascar
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Travel advice for Switzerland
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- 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.
For a trip from Madagascar to Switzerland, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Switzerland at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 13 August 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Switzerland (updated 11 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Switzerland (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Malagasy citizens can stay in Switzerland
How long Malagasy citizens may stay in Switzerland 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 Swiss embassy in Antananarivo, or to a visa centre acting for Switzerland; fees, documents and processing times are published by Switzerland.
Switzerland and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Switzerland lets Malagasy citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Switzerland when it is the main destination of the trip.
Switzerland’s neighbours for Malagasy citizens
Germany, Italy, Liechtenstein, France and Austria require Malagasy citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Swiss citizens travelling to Madagascar
Swiss 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 Switzerland?
Switzerland requires Malagasy citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the Swiss embassy in Madagascar?
The Swiss embassy in Madagascar is in Antananarivo.
How much does the Switzerland tourist visa cost?
Switzerland’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Normally decided within 15 days, longer in individual cases.
Do Swiss citizens need a visa for Madagascar?
Swiss citizens receive their visa for Madagascar at the border; it covers up to 90 days.
Can Malagasy citizens enter Switzerland visa-free?
No; Malagasy citizens need a visa for Switzerland obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.