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title: Madagascar visa for citizens of Australia
description: "Citizens of Australia can get a visa on arrival in Madagascar. Stay up to 30 days. Processing: On arrival. Documents checklist and application steps."
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# Madagascar visa for citizens of Australia

Citizens of Australia can get a visa on arrival in Madagascar.

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

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Visa on Arrival · Tourist (30 days, extendable)
- **How to apply:** Get your visa at the border
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 30 days
- **Visa validity:** 30 days
- **Entries:** Single entry
- **Processing time:** On arrival
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required
- **Proof of funds:** Not usually required, but may be asked upon arrival

## How to apply

1. **Arrive at airport or land border** — Travel to Madagascar with valid passport and onward ticket.
2. **Proceed to Visa on Arrival counter** — Locate the VOA desk before passport control.
3. **Present documents and pay fee** — Hand over passport, onward ticket, and pay the applicable visa fee in cash.
4. **Receive visa sticker and enter** — Officer will place visa sticker in passport, then proceed through immigration.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid Australian passport (at least 6 months validity, 2 blank pages)** (Identity)
- **Return or onward ticket** (Travel)
- **Proof of hotel reservation for first night or accommodation address** (Travel, optional): Recommended to show at immigration
- **Sufficient funds for stay** (Financial, optional): May be requested; no fixed amount specified
- **Visa fee in cash (USD or EUR)** (Financial): Current fee approx. 35 USD for 30 days; for 61-90 days it is 59 USD
- **Passport-size photo** (Identity, optional): Not always required, but have one ready

## Proof of funds


No minimum balance specified. Cash is preferred for fee payment.

## Good to know

- Visa on Arrival is available for tourism only – business stays require prior application.
- Only available at Ivato International Airport (TNR) and major ports; not all land borders offer VOA for Australians.
- Have exact change in USD or EUR – ATMs may not be accessible before immigration.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Passport not valid for at least 6 months or missing blank pages.** — Check passport validity and ensure at least 2 blank visa pages before travel.
- **No onward/return ticket.** — Book a return or onward flight before arrival.
- **Insufficient funds demonstrated.** — Carry enough cash or have bank statements ready.
- **Previous immigration violations or criminal record.** — Disclose any relevant history honestly; seek advice if uncertain.

## FAQs

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

Citizens of Australia can get a visa on arrival in Madagascar. Visa type: Visa on Arrival · Tourist (30 days, extendable).

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

Up to 30 days.

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

Valid Australian passport (at least 6 months validity, 2 blank pages); Return or onward ticket; Visa fee in cash (USD or EUR); Proof of hotel reservation for first night or accommodation address; Sufficient funds for stay; Passport-size photo.

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

At least 6 months.

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