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Russian Federation to Madagascar visa requirements

Q: How much does the Madagascar visa cost for a short visit?

The up-to-15-day tier is EUR 30 (about USD 35) since 16 February 2026. Longer tiers are EUR 35 (30 days), EUR 40 (60 days) and EUR 50 (90 days).

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

Both are valid, but the eVisa is recommended: applying at evisamada-mg.com in advance confirms your fee and approval (about 3 days) and reduces airport waiting.

Q: What is the official eVisa website?

The official portal is evisamada-mg.com. Avoid unofficial third-party sites that add service charges.

Q: What documents do I need?

A passport valid 6+ months beyond your stay with a blank page, a white-background photo, a return/onward ticket, and proof of accommodation.

Q: How long can I stay as a tourist?

Short-stay visas are sold in tiers up to 90 days; choose the tier matching your trip when you apply.

Russian ordinary passport holders need a visa for Madagascar, but it is easy to obtain: an eVisa applied for online before travel (recommended), or a visa on arrival at Madagascar's international airports. For a short tourist trip the 15-day stay now costs EUR 30 / about USD 35 (raised from EUR 10 on 16 February 2026). Madagascar grants visa-on-arrival and eVisa access to citizens of virtually every country except Burundi and Palestine, and Russia is fully eligible. There is no visa-free entry: every short-stay tourist must hold a tourist visa, but it can be obtained electronically (eVisa via the official portal evisamada-mg.com) before departure or stamped on arrival at airports such as Ivato (Antananarivo), Nosy Be, Antsiranana, Toamasina and Tuléar. The eVisa is recommended because it locks in the fee and confirmation in advance and avoids airport queues. Tourist stays are sold in tiers: up to 15 days, 16-30 days, 31-60 days and up to 90 days. Following the 16 February 2026 fee revision the 15-day eVisa is EUR 30 (about USD 35), 30 days EUR 35, 60 days EUR 40 and 90 days EUR 50. The passport must be valid for at least six months beyond the intended stay and have blank pages; travelers should also carry a return/onward ticket and proof of accommodation. The classification for a short tourist visit is eVisa, with visa-on-arrival as the equivalent in-person alternative.

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 (or visa on arrival)

Maximum stay

Up to 15 days (tiers up to 90 days available)

per entry

Entries

Single entry

from issue date

Visa fee

EUR 30 / approx. USD 35 (15-day stay)

consular fee only

Processing time

About 3 calendar days for eVisa; issued immediately on arrival

standard track

Validity

Enter within 60 days of issue; stay per tier selected

from issue date

/02 — The process

How to apply

/01

Confirm trip length and pick a visa tier

Decide your exact stay. Tiers are up to 15 days, 16-30 days, 31-60 days, and up to 90 days. For a short tourist visit the 15-day tier is usually sufficient.

· Tourism· Single entry

/02

Apply on the official eVisa portal

Go to the official Madagascar eVisa site evisamada-mg.com and complete the online application. Avoid third-party agents charging markups.

· evisamada-mg.com· Apply before departure

/03

Upload documents

Provide your passport bio-data page, a passport-size photo with white background, your return/onward ticket and proof of accommodation.

· Passport photo· Onward ticket

/04

Pay the visa fee

Pay online by card. The 15-day eVisa is EUR 30 (about USD 35) following the 16 February 2026 increase.

· EUR 30· Card payment

/05

Receive and print the eVisa confirmation

Approval typically arrives within about 3 calendar days. Print the confirmation to present on arrival; the final visa is stamped at the airport.

· ~3 days· Print copy

/06

Enter Madagascar

At Ivato (Antananarivo), Nosy Be or another international airport, show your eVisa confirmation, passport, return ticket and accommodation proof to receive the entry stamp.

· Ivato / Nosy Be· Entry stamp

/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

13 items

Personalized checklist

Russian Federation -> Madagascar · Tourist eVisa (or visa on arrival)

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Visa typeTravel date

Deadline reminderAdd a date before export

RequiredPassport valid at least 6 months beyond your stay

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

required

RequiredAt least one blank passport page for the stamp

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

required

RequiredApproved eVisa confirmation (printed) or readiness to pay on arrival

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

required

RequiredPassport-size photo, white background

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

required

RequiredConfirmed return or onward air ticket

Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates

required

RequiredProof of accommodation (hotel booking or invitation)

Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates

required

RequiredVisa fee payable in EUR/USD (card online or cash on arrival)

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

required

RecommendedSufficient funds for the stay

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

recommended

RecommendedTravel/health insurance covering Madagascar

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

recommended

RecommendedYellow fever certificate if arriving from an endemic country

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 sourcesVisa policy of Madagascar - Wikipedia Madagascar triples its 15-day e-Visa fee - VisasNews Important Visa Information - U.S. Embassy in Madagascar

Application link included: Visa policy of Madagascar - Wikipedia

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/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate

Line itemAmountSource

eVisa / visa fee, up to 15 daysEUR 30 (approx. USD 35)Short tourist stay; raised from EUR 10 on 16 Feb 2026

Visa fee, 16-30 daysEUR 35 (approx. USD 41)Mid-length tourist stay

Visa fee, 31-60 daysEUR 40 (approx. USD 47)Longer tourist stay

Visa fee, up to 90 daysEUR 50 (approx. USD 59)Maximum short-stay tourist tier

Total estimateEUR 30 — EUR 50incl. all

/05 — The wait

Processing time

eVisa (online, in advance)

About 3 calendar days

Apply at evisamada-mg.com before travel; locks in fee and confirmation and avoids airport queues.

Visa on arrival

Issued at the airport on arrival

Available at Madagascar international airports for stays up to 90 days; pay the same tiered fee at the counter.

/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency

/01

No visa-free channel for Russian passports

Madagascar requires a tourist visa from all nationalities; only Burundi and Palestine are barred from the eVisa/VOA system, and Russia is fully eligible.

High

/02

eVisa recommended over on-arrival

Applying online in advance confirms the fee and approval before you fly and shortens airport processing.

High

/03

Fee increased in February 2026

The 15-day eVisa tripled from EUR 10 to EUR 30 on 16 February 2026; budget accordingly.

Medium

/04

Document gaps cause refusals

Missing return ticket, accommodation proof or insufficient passport validity can lead to denial at the gate or on arrival.

Medium

/05

Embassy vs online fee differences

Embassy/consular paper visas had not matched the online increase as of early 2026, so prices can differ by channel.

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

Russia to Madagascar route verified

Confirmed Russian ordinary passport holders need a tourist visa obtainable as eVisa or visa on arrival; reflected the 16 Feb 2026 fee rise to EUR 30 for the 15-day tier.

/09 — The questions