The single-entry tourist eVisa allows a maximum 60-day stay. A 90-day tier is also offered.

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Japan to Madagascar visa requirements

Q: Should I apply for the eVisa or get a visa on arrival?

Both cost the same fee. The eVisa, applied for online before departure, is recommended because it speeds up border clearance and confirms entry approval in advance. Visa on arrival is a reliable fallback.

Q: How much does a short tourist visa cost?

The 15-day tier is about US$27-35 (EUR 25-30); 16-30 days is US$41/EUR 35; 31-60 days is US$47/EUR 40. The 15-day fee was raised in February 2026.

Q: How early should I apply for the eVisa?

You can apply between 1 week and 6 months before travel. Apply at least 72 hours before arrival, as the authorization is issued within 72 hours of validation.

Q: What passport validity do I need?

Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond your arrival date and have a blank page.

Japanese passport holders need a visa for Madagascar, but a tourist eVisa can be obtained online before travel (recommended) or as a visa on arrival at major airports. Both cost the same. A 15-day tourist visa runs roughly US$27-35 / EUR 25-30. A Japanese ordinary passport holder is NOT visa-free for Madagascar. Madagascar requires all tourists, including Japanese nationals, to hold a short-stay tourist visa. The most convenient channel is the official tourist eVisa applied for online via the government portal (evisamada-mg.com) before departure; the same fee schedule also applies to a visa obtained on arrival at international airports such as Antananarivo-Ivato (TNR) and Nosy Be. The eVisa is a single-entry visa valid for a maximum 60-day stay, issued within 72 hours of validation. Fees are tiered by length of stay; the entry-level 15-day tier was increased in February 2026. Passports must be valid at least six months beyond arrival, and travelers should carry proof of onward/return travel and accommodation. Because there is no visa-waiver agreement and no unilateral visa-free entry for Japan, but a straightforward online pre-authorization exists, the best-fit verdict is eVisa, with visa on arrival as an equally valid fallback.

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 (single entry); visa on arrival available at the same fee

Maximum stay

Up to 60 days per entry (15 / 30 / 60-day tiers; 90-day available)

per entry

Entries

Single entry

from issue date

Visa fee

From US$27 / EUR 25 (15-day tier; ~US$35 / EUR 30 since Feb 2026)

consular fee only

Processing time

Issued within 72 hours of online validation; immediate on arrival

standard track

Validity

Use within the validity window; apply 1 week to 6 months before travel

from issue date

/02 — The process

How to apply

/01

Confirm passport validity

Ensure your Japanese passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond your planned arrival date in Madagascar and has at least one blank page.

· 6-month validity· blank page

/02

Choose your visa tier

Select the stay length matching your trip: 15, 30, 60 or 90 days. Tourist eVisas are single-entry with a maximum 60-day stay; longer stays use the 90-day tier.

· single entry· max 60 days tourist

/03

Apply on the official eVisa portal

Submit your application at evisamada-mg.com at least 72 hours (ideally 1 week+) before departure. Provide passport details, travel dates, and contact information.

· evisamada-mg.com· apply 1 week-6 months ahead

/04

Pay the fee online

Pay the tier fee by credit card. Online and on-arrival fees are identical.

· credit card

/05

Receive and print the authorization

Your electronic travel authorization is issued within 72 hours of validation. Print it or save a digital copy for border control.

· 72-hour issuance

/06

Present documents at the border

On arrival at Antananarivo-Ivato (TNR) or another international entry point, show your eVisa, passport, return ticket, and proof of accommodation. (If you did not apply online, you may obtain the visa at the eVisa counters on arrival.)

· return ticket· accommodation proof· VOA fallback

/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

13 items

Personalized checklist

Japan -> Madagascar · Tourist eVisa (single entry); visa on arrival available at the same fee

0 / 13 complete

Visa typeTravel date

Deadline reminderAdd a date before export

RequiredJapanese passport valid 6+ months beyond arrival date

Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route

required

RequiredAt least one blank passport page

Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route

required

RequiredApproved tourist eVisa printout or digital copy

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

required

RequiredConfirmed return or onward air ticket

Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates

required

RequiredProof of accommodation (hotel booking or host address)

Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates

required

RequiredCredit card to pay the visa fee

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

required

RecommendedRecent passport-style photo (for application/arrival)

Use the official size, background, and recency rules for this route

recommended

RecommendedSufficient funds for the duration of stay

Bank, income, or asset proof with clear name, date, and balances

recommended

ConditionalYellow fever vaccination certificate if arriving from an endemic country

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

conditional

RecommendedTravel insurance covering medical care

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.

Official sourcesOfficial Madagascar eVisa Portal (evisamada-mg.com)Visa policy of Madagascar - Wikipedia Madagascar triples its 15-day e-Visa fee - VisasNews

Application link included: Official Madagascar eVisa Portal (evisamada-mg.com)

Open link

/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate

Line itemAmountSource

Tourist visa 15 days (1-15 days)US$27 / EUR 25Entry-level tier; raised toward ~US$35 / EUR 30 from Feb 2026

Tourist visa 16-30 daysUS$41 / EUR 35Single entry

Tourist visa 31-60 daysUS$47 / EUR 40Maximum tourist stay per entry

Tourist visa up to 90 daysUS$59 / EUR 50Longer-stay tier

Total estimateUS$27 (EUR 25) — US$59 (EUR 50)incl. all

/05 — The wait

Processing time

Online eVisa (in advance)

Within 72 hours of validation

Apply at evisamada-mg.com 1 week to 6 months before travel; print the authorization. Smoothest border experience.

Visa on arrival

At the airport on arrival

Obtained at the eVisa counters at international airports; same fee as online but may involve queues.

/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency

/01

Tourism / sightseeing

Wildlife, lemurs, rainforests and beaches draw most short-stay visitors; the tourist eVisa or VOA covers these trips.

High

/02

Visiting friends or family

Short social visits use the same tourist visa channel.

Medium

/03

Short business meetings

Brief commercial visits are commonly handled on a tourist visa, though longer business activity needs a business visa.

Medium

/04

Transit / connecting travel

Travelers passing through to other Indian Ocean destinations may need entry if leaving the airport.

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

Japan to Madagascar route verified

Confirmed via the official Madagascar eVisa portal and visa-policy sources: Japanese passport holders require a tourist visa, obtainable as an eVisa online (recommended) or visa on arrival at identical fees. Noted the February 2026 increase of the 15-day tier.

/09 — The questions