Up to 90 days as a tourist, depending on the duration tier you select and pay for (15, 30, 60 or 90 days). The visa is single entry.

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Saudi Arabia to Madagascar visa requirements

Q: What is the difference between the eVisa and visa on arrival?

The eVisa is applied for and paid online beforehand, producing a landing authorization you present at a dedicated counter; the visa on arrival is obtained directly at the airport on arrival. Both allow tourist stays up to 90 days.

Q: How much does the eVisa cost?

From EUR 30 / USD 35 for the 15-day tier (raised on 16 February 2026), up to EUR 50 / USD 59 for the 90-day tier.

Q: How long does eVisa processing take?

Typically up to 72 hours (about 3 calendar days). You can apply between one week and six months before departure.

Q: Do I need a yellow fever vaccination?

A yellow fever certificate is required if you are arriving from or transiting a country with yellow fever risk. Carry proof to avoid issues on arrival.

A Saudi Arabia ordinary passport holder needs a visa for Madagascar, but it is easy to obtain. The recommended route is the online tourist eVisa (electronic landing authorization), and a visa on arrival is also available at international airports. For a short tourist trip, apply for the eVisa before departure. Madagascar does not grant visa-free entry to Saudi Arabia passport holders, but it offers an easy tourist visa to nearly all nationalities (only Burundi and Palestine are excluded). The simplest and recommended option is the electronic tourist visa (eVisa) applied for online at the official portal evisamada.gov.mg / evisamada-mg.com, which produces a disembarkation/landing authorization presented at dedicated eVisa counters on arrival. A traditional visa on arrival remains available at Ivato International Airport (Antananarivo) and other international airports for stays of up to 90 days. The eVisa is single-entry and covers tourist stays, with duration tiers of 15, 30, 60 and 90 days. Following a fee revision effective 16 February 2026, the 15-day tier rose to EUR 30 / USD 35. Processing is fast, typically issued within 72 hours. Travelers should carry a passport valid at least six months beyond the intended stay, proof of onward/return travel, and a yellow fever vaccination certificate if arriving from or transiting a yellow-fever risk country. Because both channels are open and reliable for Saudi nationals, the best single verdict for a planned short tourist stay is eVisa.

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 (electronic landing authorization); visa on arrival also available

Maximum stay

Up to 90 days (single entry); tiers of 15 / 30 / 60 / 90 days

per entry

Entries

Single entry

from issue date

Visa fee

From EUR 30 / USD 35 (15-day tier); up to EUR 50 / USD 59 (90-day tier)

consular fee only

Processing time

Up to 72 hours (typically 3 calendar days)

standard track

Validity

Use for arrival on the declared date; stay limited to the duration paid for, max 90 days

from issue date

/02 — The process

How to apply

/01

Confirm eligibility and documents

Verify your Saudi ordinary passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond your intended stay and has a blank page. Prepare a return/onward ticket and accommodation details.

· Passport 6+ months· Onward ticket

/02

Create an account on the official portal

Go to the official Madagascar eVisa site (evisamada.gov.mg / evisamada-mg.com), open the Visa Application tab and register an account. Avoid third-party agents.

· Official portal only

/03

Complete the application form

Enter personal and passport details, select the stay duration tier (15, 30, 60 or 90 days) and provide your exact date of arrival in Madagascar.

· Choose duration· Enter arrival date

/04

Pay the eVisa fee online

Pay the applicable fee by card. The amount depends on the duration tier selected (from EUR 30 / USD 35 for 15 days).

· Card payment

/05

Download the landing authorization

After approval (usually within 72 hours), download and print the disembarkation/landing authorization to present on arrival.

· Print authorization

/06

Present at the eVisa counter on arrival

At Ivato (Antananarivo) or another international airport, go to the eVisa counter, present your authorization and passport, and collect your entry visa stamp.

· eVisa counter· Passport

/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

13 items

Personalized checklist

Saudi Arabia -> Madagascar · Tourist eVisa (electronic landing authorization); visa on arrival also available

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Visa typeTravel date

Deadline reminderAdd a date before export

RequiredPassport valid at least 6 months beyond intended stay

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

RecommendedApproved eVisa landing authorization (printed)

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

recommended

RequiredConfirmed return or onward air ticket

Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates

required

RecommendedProof of accommodation (hotel booking or host address)

Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates

recommended

ConditionalYellow fever vaccination certificate (if arriving from/transiting a risk country)

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 the trip

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

recommended

RecommendedRecent passport-style photo (digital, for application)

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

recommended

OptionalMeans to pay fee on arrival if using visa on arrival instead

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

optional

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 (eVisa Madagascar)Official Madagascar eVisa portal - Home Wikipedia - Visa policy of Madagascar

Application link included: Official Madagascar eVisa portal (eVisa Madagascar)

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/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate

Line itemAmountSource

eVisa - 15 days (tourist)EUR 30 / USD 35Fee increased effective 16 February 2026 (from EUR 10)

eVisa - 16 to 30 daysEUR 35 / USD 41Single entry tourist

eVisa - 31 to 60 daysEUR 40 / USD 47Single entry tourist

eVisa - 61 to 90 daysEUR 50 / USD 59Single entry tourist; maximum tourist stay

Total estimateUSD 35 (EUR 30) — USD 59 (EUR 50)incl. all

/05 — The wait

Processing time

eVisa (online, before travel)

Up to 72 hours (about 3 calendar days)

Apply on the official portal between 1 week and 6 months before departure; download the landing authorization to present on arrival.

Visa on arrival

At the airport on arrival (queue dependent)

Obtain the visa directly at Ivato or other international airports for stays up to 90 days; have payment and documents ready.

/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency

/01

No visa-free agreement

Madagascar does not offer visa-free entry to Saudi Arabia ordinary passport holders; a visa is required for all but two nationalities.

High

/02

Easy electronic visa

The tourist eVisa is open to nearly all nationalities and is processed quickly online, making it the convenient pre-arrival option.

High

/03

Visa on arrival available

A visa on arrival is also issued at international airports, giving an alternative if the eVisa was not arranged in advance.

Medium

/04

Health entry rules

A yellow fever certificate may be required depending on the countries visited before arrival.

Medium

/05

Fee revision in 2026

The 15-day eVisa fee was raised effective 16 February 2026, so older quoted fees may be outdated.

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

Saudi Arabia to Madagascar route verified

Confirmed via the official Madagascar eVisa portal that Saudi ordinary passport holders need a tourist eVisa or visa on arrival; recorded updated fee tiers reflecting the 16 February 2026 increase.

/09 — The questions