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title: Madagascar visa for citizens of the Bahamas
description: "Citizens of the Bahamas 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 the Bahamas

Citizens of the Bahamas 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
- **How to apply:** Get your visa at the border
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 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:** Sufficient funds for stay

## How to apply

1. **Arrive at Madagascar airport** — Proceed to the visa-on-arrival counter after landing.
2. **Complete visa application form** — Fill out the visa application form provided at the counter.
3. **Submit documents and pay fee** — Present passport, photos, onward ticket, and pay the visa fee in cash (local currency or USD).
4. **Receive visa and enter** — Visa is stamped in passport; proceed to immigration clearance.

## Documents checklist

- **Passport** (Identity): Valid for at least 6 months beyond intended stay
- **Return or onward ticket** (Travel): Proof of departure from Madagascar
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial): Bank statements or cash sufficient for stay
- **Hotel reservation or accommodation proof** (Travel, optional): May be requested by immigration officer
- **Visa application form (on arrival)** (Supporting): Completed at the airport upon arrival
- **Passport-size photographs** (Identity): Two recent photos for visa issuance

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** Sufficient for stay
- Bank statements
- Cash

Amount not specified; must cover accommodation and expenses.

## Good to know

- Visa on arrival is only available at certain airports (e.g., Antananarivo).
- Have exact cash in local currency (Ariary) or USD for the fee.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Insufficient passport validity** — Ensure passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond intended stay.
- **Lack of onward ticket** — Always have a confirmed return or onward ticket.
- **Insufficient funds** — Carry enough cash or bank statements to prove financial means.

## FAQs

### Do citizens of the Bahamas need a visa for Madagascar?

Citizens of the Bahamas can get a visa on arrival in Madagascar. Visa type: Visa on Arrival · Tourist.

### How long can citizens of the Bahamas stay in Madagascar?

Up to 30 days.

### What documents do citizens of the Bahamas need for Madagascar?

Passport; Return or onward ticket; Proof of sufficient funds; Visa application form (on arrival); Passport-size photographs; Hotel reservation or accommodation proof.

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

At least 6 months.

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- [Madagascar visa for every passport](/visa/madagascar)
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