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title: Madagascar visa for citizens of Bangladesh
description: "Citizens of Bangladesh can get a visa on arrival in Madagascar. Stay up to 30 days. Fee: $35. Processing: On arrival. Documents checklist and application steps."
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# Madagascar visa for citizens of Bangladesh

Citizens of Bangladesh 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)
- **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
- **Government fee:** $35
- **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 (approx. $50 per day)

## How to apply

1. **Prepare documents before travel** — Ensure passport valid >6 months, print tickets, hotel bookings, and have cash for fee.
2. **Arrive at Madagascar international airport or seaport** — Proceed to the 'Visa on Arrival' counter after immigration.
3. **Complete the landing card** — Fill out the arrival/departure card provided on the plane or at the counter.
4. **Present documents to immigration officer** — Hand over passport, completed card, hotel booking, onward ticket, and any requested proof.
5. **Pay the visa fee** — Pay $35 USD (or equivalent in EUR/local currency) in cash. Keep the receipt.
6. **Receive visa sticker and passport back** — Officer affixes the visa and stamps passport. Verify the validity and personal details.
7. **Proceed through passport control** — After obtaining visa, go to the regular immigration booth for entry stamp.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport with at least 6 months validity** (Identity): Must have at least two blank pages.
- **Completed arrival/departure card (provided on board or at airport)** (Supporting): Form distributed before landing.
- **Passport-size photograph (one, though sometimes taken on arrival)** (Identity, optional): Digital photo may be taken at the counter; bring one just in case.
- **Return/onward flight ticket** (Travel): Proof of departure from Madagascar.
- **Hotel reservation or proof of accommodation** (Travel): Booking confirmation for the entire stay.
- **Sufficient funds evidence (cash, card, or bank statement)** (Financial): Recommend at least $500 USD or equivalent.
- **Visa fee in cash (USD, EUR, or local currency)** (Financial): Exact change advised; ATM may be available but not guaranteed.
- **Yellow fever vaccination certificate (if arriving from endemic area)** (Supporting, optional): Mandatory if traveling from a country with yellow fever risk.

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** $500 USD (recommended)
- Cash
- Credit/debit card with bank statement
- Traveler's checks

Immigration may ask for evidence of sufficient funds; cash is preferred.

## Good to know

- Visa on Arrival is only available at Antananarivo Ivato Airport and certain seaports—check if your entry point offers it.
- Have exact cash in USD or EUR to avoid exchange issues.
- If arriving from a yellow fever endemic country, carry your vaccination certificate.
- Visa cannot be extended from visa on arrival; for longer stays apply for a visa in advance.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Passport not valid for at least 6 months from date of entry** — Renew your passport before travel.
- **Insufficient funds or lack of proof of accommodation** — Carry enough cash and printed hotel booking.
- **No onward/return ticket** — Book a return or onward ticket before arrival.
- **Previous immigration violations or criminal record** — Disclose honestly; if unsure, check with embassy beforehand.

## FAQs

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

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

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

Up to 30 days.

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

Government fee: $35.

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

Valid passport with at least 6 months validity; Completed arrival/departure card (provided on board or at airport); Return/onward flight ticket; Hotel reservation or proof of accommodation; Sufficient funds evidence (cash, card, or bank statement); Visa fee in cash (USD, EUR, or local currency); and 2 more depending on your situation.

### 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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