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United Arab Emirates to Madagascar visa requirements

UAE ordinary passport holders need a visa for Madagascar. The practical route is the official tourist eVisa or visa on arrival; the official eVisa pages say the online tourist eVisa is single-entry with a maximum duration of 60 days, while stays beyond 60 days must be extended at the Immigration office up to 90 days. Madagascar does not provide visa-free tourist entry for ordinary UAE passport holders. UAE travelers should use the official Madagascar eVisa portal before departure or apply at the eVisa/visa-on-arrival counters on arrival. The key correction is duration: the official eVisa About and FAQ pages state that the tourist eVisa is currently the only online visa category, is single-entry, and has a maximum duration of 60 days. The same FAQ says travelers who wish to stay more than 60 days can extend the visa at the Immigration office up to 90 days. Therefore, this route should not be described as an online 90-day tourist eVisa unless the live application flow explicitly offers it for the traveler. The official portal says all nationalities are eligible for eVisa, applications may be made between one week and six months before departure, and the electronic travel authorization is issued no later than 72 hours after validation of the online registration. The public fee table lists USD 35 / EUR 30 for 1-15 days, USD 41 / EUR 35 for 16-30 days, and USD 47 / EUR 40 for 31-60 days; confirm any longer-stay or extension fees directly with the portal or Immigration office. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs notes non-immigrant visas can be issued for a maximum of 90 days by overseas representations and require a passport valid more than 6 months, return ticket, visa-fee payment, and yellow fever vaccination certificate only for visitors coming from infected countries.
VISA REQUIREDTOURISMSINGLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-06-18
For guidance only — visa rules change with little notice. Always confirm directly with the destination's embassy or foreign ministry before booking non-refundable travel. Information here applies to ordinary (non-diplomatic) passports unless noted.
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/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-06-18
Visa type
Tourist eVisa or visa on arrival
Maximum stay
Online tourist eVisa up to 60 days; extend locally up to 90 days
per entry
Entries
Single entry
from issue date
Visa fee
USD 35 / EUR 30 (1-15 days); USD 41 / EUR 35 (16-30 days); USD 47 / EUR 40 (31-60 days)
consular fee only
Processing time
Electronic travel authorization issued no later than 72 hours after online registration validation
standard track
Validity
Apply between one week and six months before departure
from issue date
/02 — The process

How to apply

/01
Confirm stay length
Use the official eVisa portal for tourist stays up to 60 days. If your trip will exceed 60 days, plan to extend at the Immigration office in Madagascar up to 90 days or confirm a mission-issued non-immigrant visa before travel.
· 60-day online max· Local extension
/02
Prepare passport and trip proof
Ensure your UAE passport is valid for more than 6 months and prepare a return/onward ticket, accommodation details, visa-fee payment method, and yellow fever certificate only if arriving from or recently staying in an infected country.
· 6+ months· Return ticket
/03
Apply on the official portal
Create an account on evisamada-mg.com, complete the tourist eVisa form, select the correct stay band, and enter your arrival date. Apply between one week and six months before departure.
· Official portal· 1 week to 6 months
/04
Pay and download authorization
Pay by card and download the electronic travel authorization once validated. The official portal says it is issued no later than 72 hours after online registration validation.
· Card payment· 72 hours
/05
Travel with printed or saved approval
Print or save the electronic authorization and present it with your passport at the eVisa/immigration counter on arrival in Madagascar.
· Print or save· Arrival counter
/06
Extend locally if needed
If you need more than the online eVisa duration, visit the Immigration office before expiry. The FAQ says stays over 60 days can be extended up to 90 days locally.
· Before expiry· Up to 90 days
/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

12 items
Personalized checklist
United Arab Emirates -> Madagascar · Tourist eVisa or visa on arrival
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RequiredUAE passport valid more than 6 months
Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route
required
RequiredApproved Madagascar tourist eVisa / electronic travel authorization, or visa-on-arrival plan
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
required
RequiredConfirmed return or onward ticket
Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates
required
RecommendedProof of accommodation or host details
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
recommended
RequiredCredit card for online eVisa payment
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
required
RequiredPrinted or saved electronic travel authorization
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
required
ConditionalYellow fever vaccination certificate if arriving from an infected country
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
conditional
ConditionalPlan for Immigration office extension if staying more than 60 days
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
conditional
RecommendedTravel/medical insurance covering Madagascar
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
recommended
RequiredOfficial application form or online application
Official form; submit online or print and sign as instructed
Use the current form from the official or designated application channel.
RequiredFlight and hotel itinerary
Confirmed or agency-arranged itinerary when the route guide requires it
Use dates that fit the allowed stay and visa validity.
RecommendedTravel medical insurance
Policy certificate showing traveler name, destination, and coverage dates
Some destinations or agencies require it even when the core visa rule only recommends it.
Application link included: Madagascar Official eVisa Portal - Home
Open link
/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate
Line itemAmountSource
Tourist eVisa (1-15 days)USD 35 / EUR 30Official eVisa fee table
Tourist eVisa (16-30 days)USD 41 / EUR 35Official eVisa fee table
Tourist eVisa (31-60 days)USD 47 / EUR 40Official eVisa fee table; online tourist eVisa maximum duration is 60 days
In-country extension beyond 60 daysConfirm locallyFAQ says stays over 60 days can be extended up to 90 days at the Immigration office
Total estimateUSD 35USD 47+ extension feeincl. all
/05 — The wait

Processing time

Visa on arrival / eVisa counter
On arrival
The official portal says visa applications can also be made on arrival at eVisa counters; expect airport processing time.
Local extension
Before visa expiry
For stays over 60 days, extend at the Immigration office up to 90 days according to the official FAQ.
/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency
/01
No visa-free access
Ordinary UAE passport holders should obtain a Madagascar tourist eVisa or visa on arrival before/at entry.
High
/02
Online eVisa duration cap
Official eVisa pages describe the tourist eVisa as single-entry with a maximum duration of 60 days.
High
/03
Longer tourist stay
Travelers staying more than 60 days must extend at the Immigration office up to 90 days, or use a mission-issued non-immigrant visa where appropriate.
Medium
/04
72-hour authorization timing
The official portal says the electronic travel authorization is issued no later than 72 hours after validation.
Medium
/05
Yellow fever condition
A yellow fever certificate is required only for visitors who have stayed in infected countries in the previous days.
Low
/07 — On arrival

After you land

/01
Immigration
Keep your passport, visa or exemption proof, return ticket, and accommodation details ready for border inspection.
/02
Customs
Review the destination's customs rules before travel and declare restricted goods or large cash amounts when required.
/03
Connectivity
Check whether airport SIMs, eSIMs, or roaming are the best option for your route before arrival.
/08 — The history

Policy changelog

since 2024
2026-06-19
Reviewed by Claude Code
Second-pass review: re-verified the evidence chain against official sources; key facts confirmed and checked-date refreshed.
2026-06-18 · major
Madagascar eVisa duration corrected
Updated official-source guidance to show that the online tourist eVisa is single-entry with a maximum duration of 60 days; stays beyond 60 days require local Immigration office extension up to 90 days. Removed stale statements that presented the online eVisa as directly available for 90 days.
/09 — The questions

Frequently asked

Can a UAE passport holder enter Madagascar without a visa?
No. UAE ordinary passport holders need a Madagascar tourist eVisa, visa on arrival, or another appropriate non-immigrant visa.
Is the Madagascar tourist eVisa available for 90 days online?+
How long does the Madagascar eVisa take?+
When should I apply?+
How much does the tourist eVisa cost?+
Do I need a yellow fever certificate?+
/11 — Passport tools

Tools for the United Arab Emirates passport

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