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Madagascar Visa for United Kingdom Citizens 2026

Visa on Arrival

UK citizens traveling to Madagascar can obtain a visa on arrival at Ivato International Airport; the tourist visa on arrival costs 35 USD for 30 days and is payable in cash at the port of entry.

Guide last updated September 5, 2026. Always verify with official sources before travel.

What you need

  • Passport validity: Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry, and you should have at least one blank visa page.
  • Specific forms: There is no pre-arrival visa form required for visa on arrival; if you also consider the e-visa option, you would use the official portal at https://www.evisamada.gov.mg/ for online processing. For visa on arrival at the port, no pre-entry form is needed.
  • Financial proof: No fixed funds requirement is published for visa on arrival; border officers may request evidence of sufficient funds for your stay.
  • Accommodation and return ticket: It is advisable to have a confirmed hotel/address during your stay and a return or onward ticket or evidence of onward travel.
  • Photo spec: Bring 1 recent passport-style photo (35x45 mm) with a plain white background; photo may be requested at the port if needed.
  • Biometrics: Not required for visa on arrival; your passport will be stamped at the visa desk.
  • Travel health insurance: Not mandatory, but strongly recommended to have comprehensive travel health insurance for your Madagascar trip.

Visa types

  • Tourist visa on arrival (official name: Visa de Tourisme à l'arrivée): Validity 30 days, single entry, approx fee USD 35; local currency equivalent around MGA 140,000–150,000.
  • Business visa on arrival: Not normally offered on arrival; typically requires pre-approval via e-visa or Madagascar consular processing. N/A for on-arrival processing.
  • Student visa on arrival: Not available on arrival; requires prior processing (consulate or e-visa as applicable). N/A for on-arrival processing.
  • Work visa on arrival: Not available on arrival; requires pre-approval via proper channels. N/A for on-arrival processing.
  • Transit visa on arrival: Not commonly offered on arrival; travellers should verify with the port of entry. N/A for on-arrival processing.

Visa on arrival

  • Where to obtain: Ivato International Airport, Antananarivo is the main port for visa on arrival; some other ports may issue at times, but verify on arrival with the desk at your entry point.
  • How to apply at the port: 1) Arrive and proceed to the visa on arrival desk; 2) Present your passport (valid 6+ months) and a blank page; 3) Pay the visa fee in cash (USD or EUR, locally) at the desk; 4) The officer will stamp your passport with the visa; 5) Proceed to immigration control.
  • Fee and currencies: Visa on arrival is typically paid in cash at the port in USD or EUR; Malagasy Ariary (MGA) is rarely accepted at the desk; have exact or small USD/EUR notes ready; always check the latest guidance at the desk and the official portal for updates.
  • Queue tips: Arrive early to reduce wait times; have the correct cash ready; keep your documents easily accessible; be prepared for some queues during peak travel periods.
  • How approval arrives: There is no separate pre-approval; approval is given on the spot at the visa desk after payment.
  • Processing time: Most travellers receive the visa stamp within minutes to a few hours depending on queue length and staffing.

Fees & processing time

  • Visa fee (tourist visa on arrival): USD 35; approximate MGA equivalent around 140,000–150,000 MGA; EUR is sometimes accepted at some desks but USD is the most common.
  • VFS/BLS service fee: Not applicable for visa on arrival at the port; no third-party service fees are required for on-arrival processing.
  • Total cost estimate: USD 35 plus any minor incidental charges at the port desk (if any); no separate processing fees if you stay with the on-arrival desk at Ivato.
  • Standard processing time: Immediate to a few hours at the port depending on queue length; no advance processing is needed.
  • Express/priority option: Not offered for visa on arrival; processing times depend on the arrival flow.

Tips for United Kingdom travelers

  • How far in advance to arrange: Since this is visa on arrival, there is no pre-arrival application for the tourist visa; you can plan your trip and rely on visa-on-arrival at the airport, but verify requirements close to your travel date on the official portal https://www.evisamada.gov.mg/ and with Madagascar’s migration authorities.
  • Common rejection reasons (UK applicants): Passport validity less than 6 months, insufficient blank pages, lack of a return or onward ticket, not having hotel/address details for stay, or inability to demonstrate sufficient funds if asked by the desk.
  • VFS/BLS vs direct embassy: For visa on arrival, you are dealing directly with the port of entry; there is no VFS/BLS processing for this route. If you are applying online via the e-visa portal, follow those online steps instead of on-arrival processing.
  • Travel advisories or bilateral notes: Always check the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office travel advice for Madagascar before travel and monitor for any changes in entry rules or health advisories.
  • Extension options inside Madagascar: If you need to extend beyond the initial 30 days, you must apply at Madagascar immigration offices (e.g., in Antananarivo) before the visa expires; extensions are granted at the discretion of the immigration authorities and may incur additional fees.

Official links & resources

Always confirm requirements with government or embassy sources before applying.

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