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title: Madagascar visa for citizens of Botswana
description: "Citizens of Botswana 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 Botswana

Citizens of Botswana 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. **Arrive at Madagascar airport** — Proceed to the visa on arrival counter after passport control.
2. **Complete visa application form** — Fill out the form provided at the counter.
3. **Submit documents and pay fee** — Hand over passport, form, photo, and pay the visa fee in cash (EUR or local currency).
4. **Receive visa sticker** — Visa is affixed to passport; proceed to baggage claim.

## Documents checklist

- **Passport (valid at least 6 months beyond intended stay)** (Identity): Must have at least one blank page.
- **Return or onward ticket** (Travel): Proof of departure from Madagascar.
- **Hotel reservation or proof of accommodation** (Travel): For the entire stay.
- **Visa application form (issued on arrival)** (Supporting): Filled out at the visa counter.
- **Passport-sized photo** (Identity): One recent photo (may be taken on site).
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial, optional): Bank statement or cash may be requested.
- **Yellow fever vaccination certificate** (Supporting, optional): Required if traveling from an endemic country.

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** €50 per day of stay
- Bank statement
- Cash
- Traveler's checks

Proof may be requested at immigration discretion.

## Good to know

- Visa on arrival is only available at Ivato International Airport (TNR) and other major entry points.
- Have exact change in EUR or local currency (Ariary) to avoid delays.
- Ensure passport has at least one blank page for the visa sticker.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Insufficient passport validity (less than 6 months)** — Renew passport before travel.
- **Lack of onward/return ticket** — Book a confirmed return or onward flight.
- **Inadequate funds** — Carry sufficient cash or bank statement.

## FAQs

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

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

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

Up to 30 days.

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

Government fee: €35.

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

Passport (valid at least 6 months beyond intended stay); Return or onward ticket; Hotel reservation or proof of accommodation; Visa application form (issued on arrival); Passport-sized photo; Proof of sufficient funds; and 1 more depending on your situation.

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

At least 6 months.

## More

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