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

Citizens of Eswatini 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
- **Visa validity:** 30 days
- **Entries:** Single entry
- **Processing time:** On arrival
- **Government fee:** $30
- **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 (cash, credit card, etc.)

## How to apply

1. **Arrive at Madagascar entry point** — Enter via authorized airports (Antananarivo, Nosy Be, etc.) or seaports.
2. **Proceed to Visa on Arrival counter** — Look for 'Visa on Arrival' sign at immigration area.
3. **Submit passport and supporting documents** — Hand over passport, passport photo, onward ticket, and accommodation proof.
4. **Pay visa fee in cash** — Pay the applicable fee in USD, EUR, or local currency (ARI).
5. **Receive visa sticker and entry stamp** — After processing, visa is affixed to passport; check validity and exit date.

## Documents checklist

- **Passport** (Identity): Must be valid for at least 6 months from arrival date and have at least one blank page.
- **Passport Photo** (Identity): One recent passport-size photo (35x45 mm) with white background.
- **Onward/Return Ticket** (Travel): Confirmed flight out of Madagascar before visa expiry.
- **Proof of Accommodation** (Travel): Hotel booking or invitation letter with address.
- **Visa Application Form (on arrival)** (Supporting): Filled out at the border crossing.
- **Visa Fee (Cash)** (Financial): Payable in USD, EUR, or local currency (ARI). Approximately $30 USD.
- **Proof of Sufficient Funds** (Financial, optional): May be requested to cover stay expenses.
- **Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate** (Supporting, optional): Required if arriving from a yellow fever endemic country.

## Proof of funds

- Cash
- Credit card
- Bank statement

Sufficient funds to cover stay may be requested.

## Good to know

- Visa on arrival is only available at major international airports and certain seaports; not available at land borders.
- Have exact cash in small denominations to avoid difficulty with change.
- Visa on arrival is strictly tourist/short-stay; business purposes may require pre-arranged visa.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Passport validity less than 6 months** — Ensure passport is valid for at least 6 months from date of arrival.
- **Insufficient blank pages** — Carry a passport with at least one blank visa page.
- **Lack of onward/return ticket** — Book a confirmed exit flight before traveling.
- **Inadequate proof of accommodation** — Have hotel reservation or invitation letter with address.
- **Inability to pay visa fee in acceptable currency** — Carry USD, EUR, or local currency (ARI) in cash.

## FAQs

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

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

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

Up to 30 days.

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

Government fee: $30.

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

Passport; Passport Photo; Onward/Return Ticket; Proof of Accommodation; Visa Application Form (on arrival); Visa Fee (Cash); and 2 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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