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title: Canada visa for citizens of Madagascar
description: "Citizens of Madagascar need a visa for Canada and must apply in person at an embassy or visa centre. Stay up to 180 days. Fee: CA$100 + CA$30 service fee. Processing: 15–60 days. Documents checklist and application steps."
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# Canada visa for citizens of Madagascar

Citizens of Madagascar need a visa for Canada and must apply in person at an embassy or visa centre.

*Verified · last checked 2026-09-05. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

Application site: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada.html

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Embassy / VFS · Visitor Visa (Temporary Resident Visa)
- **How to apply:** In-person at an embassy or visa center
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 180 days
- **Entries:** Multiple entry
- **Processing time:** 15–60 days
- **Government fee:** CA$100 + CA$30 service fee
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Biometrics:** Required
- **Appointment:** Required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required
- **Proof of funds:** Bank statements for last 3 months showing sufficient funds

## How to apply

1. **Determine eligibility** — Check if you need a visa and gather required documents
2. **Complete the online application form** — Fill out IMM 5257 on the IRCC website
3. **Pay the visa and biometrics fees** — Pay CAD 100 visa fee and CAD 85 biometrics fee online
4. **Book a biometrics appointment** — Schedule an appointment at a VFS Global centre in Madagascar
5. **Submit biometrics and documents** — Visit the VFS centre to provide fingerprints, photo, and submit passport and documents
6. **Wait for processing** — Processing typically takes 15-60 days
7. **Receive decision** — You will be notified by email or via your IRCC account
8. **Collect passport with visa** — If approved, collect your passport from VFS or have it couriered
9. **Travel to Canada** — Present your visa and supporting documents at the port of entry
10. **Comply with conditions** — Adhere to the maximum stay of 6 months and other visa conditions

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport** (Identity): Must be valid for at least 6 months beyond intended stay
- **Completed visa application form (IMM 5257)** (Identity)
- **Two recent passport-sized photographs** (Identity): Must meet Canadian photo specifications
- **Proof of financial means** (Financial): Bank statements, pay stubs, or sponsorship letter
- **Travel itinerary** (Travel): Round-trip flight booking and accommodation details
- **Letter of invitation (if visiting family/friends)** (Supporting, optional): From host in Canada
- **Employment letter or proof of ties to home country** (Employment): To demonstrate intention to return
- **Biometrics fee receipt** (Identity): Paid online before appointment
- **Visa application fee receipt** (Identity): Paid online
- **Proof of travel insurance** (Travel, optional): Recommended but not mandatory
- **Marriage certificate (if applicable)** (Supporting, optional): For accompanying spouse
- **Birth certificate (for minor applicants)** (Identity, optional): If traveling with children
- **Police clearance certificate** (Supporting, optional): May be requested
- **Medical examination report** (Supporting, optional): If staying more than 6 months or from certain countries

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** CAD 2,500 per person for a 2-week stay
- Bank statements
- Pay stubs
- Sponsorship letter
- Tax returns

Sufficient funds to cover travel, accommodation, and living expenses

## Good to know

- Processing times can vary; apply well in advance of intended travel.
- Incomplete applications may be returned or delayed.
- Biometrics must be provided in person at a VFS centre.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Insufficient financial proof** — Provide clear bank statements and proof of income for at least 3 months.
- **Weak ties to home country** — Include employment letter, property documents, or family ties to demonstrate return intention.
- **Incomplete application or missing documents** — Double-check the document checklist and submit all required forms.
- **Criminal inadmissibility** — Obtain a police clearance certificate if requested.

## FAQs

### Do citizens of Madagascar need a visa for Canada?

Citizens of Madagascar need a visa for Canada and must apply in person at an embassy or visa centre. Visa type: Visitor Visa (Temporary Resident Visa).

### How long can citizens of Madagascar stay in Canada?

Up to 180 days.

### How much does the Canada visa cost for citizens of Madagascar?

Government fee: CA$100 + CA$30 service fee.

### How long does Canada visa processing take?

Typically 15–60 days.

### What documents do citizens of Madagascar need for Canada?

Valid passport; Completed visa application form (IMM 5257); Two recent passport-sized photographs; Proof of financial means; Travel itinerary; Employment letter or proof of ties to home country; and 8 more.

### How long must my passport be valid for Canada?

At least 6 months.

### Where do I apply?

Applications go through https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada.html. Check that you are on the government's site before you pay.

## Sources

- [canada.ca](https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada.html)

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