Madagascar
United Kingdom
United Kingdom visa for Malagasy citizens
Entry requirement
Malagasy citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United Kingdom.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- United Kingdom visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at gov.uk
Which United Kingdom visa?
Standard Visitor visa (tourism)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 6 months per visit
- Fee
- £135
- Processing time
- Usually within 3 weeks of the biometric appointment
All visa types for the United Kingdom
For the tourist visa, the United Kingdom’s official sources give a standard fee of £135, and applications are made on gov.uk. Processing time, as the United Kingdom states it: Usually within 3 weeks of the biometric appointment. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 6 months per visit.
British missions in Madagascar
- Embassy of the United Kingdom in Antananarivo
Làlana Ravoninahitriniarivo, 101 Antananarivo
Open 24/7
The United Kingdom has 1 mission in Madagascar, with its embassy in Antananarivo.
British citizens travelling to Madagascar
United KingdomMadagascar Visa on arrival Madagascar visa for citizens of the United Kingdom
Travel advice for the United Kingdom
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- 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 the United Kingdom, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates the United Kingdom at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 8 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the United Kingdom (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Malagasy citizens can stay in the United Kingdom
How long Malagasy citizens may stay in the United Kingdom 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 British embassy in Antananarivo, or to a visa centre acting for the United Kingdom; fees, documents and processing times are published by the United Kingdom.
The United Kingdom’s neighbours for Malagasy citizens
Ireland requires Malagasy citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
British citizens travelling to Madagascar
Madagascar issues British 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 the United Kingdom?
Malagasy citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United Kingdom.
Where is the British embassy in Madagascar?
The British embassy in Madagascar is in Antananarivo.
How much does the United Kingdom tourist visa cost?
The United Kingdom’s official sources give a standard fee of £135 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Usually within 3 weeks of the biometric appointment.
Do British citizens need a visa for Madagascar?
Madagascar issues British citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 90 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Can Malagasy citizens enter the United Kingdom visa-free?
No; Malagasy citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom 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.