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Do Germany passport holders need a visa to visit MG?

German passport holders need a visa for Madagascar but can get a short-stay tourist eVisa online before travel (single entry, up to 30 or 60 days). A visa on arrival is also available at international airports and seaports for tourist stays under 30 days. Madagascar is not visa-free for German (DE) ordinary passport holders, and it is not part of the Schengen area, so the Schengen 90/180 rule and ETIAS do not apply. For a short tourist stay, Germans have two practical options: an electronic visa (eVisa) applied for online before departure via the official portal evisamada-mg.com / evisamada.gov.mg, or a visa on arrival (VOA) obtained at Madagascar's international airports (notably Antananarivo-Ivato) and seaports for tourist, cruise or sailor stays of less than 30 days. The tourist eVisa is single entry with a maximum duration of 60 days; fees were updated on 16 February 2026, when the 15-day band tripled. Pre-applying online is recommended because it locks in your authorization, avoids airport queues, and provides a printable confirmation. A passport valid for at least six months on arrival, a return/onward ticket and proof of sufficient funds are required. Note the official online platform changed branding; both evisamada-mg.com and evisamada.gov.mg are referenced as the official government service, and travelers should avoid third-party look-alike sites.
VISA REQUIREDTOURISMSINGLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-05-30
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 2026-05-30
Visa type
Tourist eVisa (online) or Visa on Arrival
Maximum stay
Up to 30 or 60 days (eVisa max 60 days; VOA under 30 days)
per entry
Entries
Single entry
from issue date
Visa fee
From EUR 30 / USD 35 (up to 15 days); EUR 35 (16-30 days); EUR 40 (31-60 days)
consular fee only
Processing time
eVisa authorization issued within ~72 hours of validated application
standard track
Validity
Apply between 1 week and 6 months before departure; passport valid 6+ months on arrival
from issue date
/02 — The process

How to apply

/01
Confirm your eligibility and passport validity
As a German ordinary passport holder you need a visa, but you qualify for the tourist eVisa and visa on arrival. Ensure your passport is valid for at least 6 months on arrival and has a blank page.
· Passport 6+ months· Tourism purpose
/02
Go to the official eVisa portal
Open the government platform at evisamada-mg.com (also referenced as evisamada.gov.mg). Avoid third-party agencies charging extra. Create an account and start a tourist visa application.
· Official site only· Tourist visa
/03
Complete the application and upload details
Enter your personal and passport data, travel dates, accommodation and choose your stay duration (15, 30 or 60 days). Apply between 1 week and 6 months before departure.
· Choose stay length· Single entry
/04
Pay the eVisa fee by card
Pay online by credit card. Fees start at EUR 30 / USD 35 for up to 15 days, EUR 35 for 16-30 days, and EUR 40 for 31-60 days.
· Card payment· From EUR 30
/05
Receive and print your authorization
Your eVisa authorization is typically issued within about 72 hours after validation. Download and print the confirmation to present on arrival.
· ~72 hours· Print copy
/06
Arrive and complete formalities in Madagascar
Present your printed eVisa, passport, return/onward ticket and proof of funds at the immigration counter. If you did not apply online, you can obtain a visa on arrival at the eVisa counters for stays under 30 days.
· Onward ticket· Proof of funds
/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

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Personalized checklist
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Passport valid at least 6 months beyond arrival, with a blank page
required
Completed tourist eVisa application via official portal
required
eVisa fee paid online (from EUR 30 / USD 35)
required
Return or onward flight ticket
required
Proof of sufficient funds for the stay
required
Printed eVisa authorization confirmation
recommended
Proof of accommodation / hotel booking
recommended
Yellow fever vaccination certificate if arriving from an at-risk country
situational
Travel/health insurance covering Madagascar
recommended
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/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate
Line itemAmountSource
Tourist eVisa - up to 15 daysEUR 30 / USD 35Increased from EUR 10 on 16 February 2026
Tourist eVisa - 16 to 30 daysEUR 35 / USD 41Single entry
Tourist eVisa - 31 to 60 daysEUR 40 / USD 47Single entry; eVisa maximum 60 days
Visa on arrival - under 30 daysComparable to eVisa bandsPayable at airport/port; cash often required
Total estimateEUR 30 — EUR 40incl. all
/05 — The wait

Processing time

eVisa online (apply before travel)
~72 hours after validation
Apply 1 week to 6 months ahead; printable authorization, no airport queue
Visa on arrival
Same day at the border
Available at international airports and seaports for tourist stays under 30 days; expect queues
Embassy visa (Berlin)
Up to 30 working days
For longer stays or non-tourist purposes; slowest option
/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency
/01
Madagascar requires a visa for all German tourists
Germany is not on Madagascar's visa-exempt list; a tourist visa (eVisa or VOA) is mandatory for entry.
High
/02
Tourist purpose only on the eVisa/VOA channel
The eVisa and visa on arrival cover tourism, cruise and sailor visits; business or work needs a different visa.
High
/03
Stay limits apply
eVisa allows a maximum of 60 days; visa on arrival is for stays under 30 days. Overstaying triggers penalties.
Medium
/04
Single entry only
The tourist eVisa is single entry; leaving and re-entering requires a new visa.
Medium
/05
Passport validity shortfall
Passports must be valid at least 6 months on arrival or entry can be refused.
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
2026-05-30 · major
Germany to Madagascar route verified
Confirmed eVisa and visa-on-arrival availability for German tourists against the official evisamada-mg.com portal and the Madagascar Embassy in Berlin. Reflected the 16 February 2026 fee increase for the 15-day band (EUR 10 to EUR 30).
/09 — The questions

Frequently asked

Do German citizens need a visa for Madagascar?—
Yes. Madagascar is not visa-free for German passport holders. You need a tourist visa, which you can obtain online as an eVisa before travel or as a visa on arrival for stays under 30 days.
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