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

Citizens of Ethiopia 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
- **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 entry point** — Enter Madagascar through Ivato Airport or other designated port of entry
2. **Proceed to visa on arrival counter** — Find the immigration counter for visa issuance
3. **Submit documents and pay fee** — Hand over passport, form, photo, and payment in local currency or euros
4. **Receive visa** — Immigration officer will issue a visa sticker in your passport
5. **Pass immigration control** — Present passport with visa to proceed into the country

## Documents checklist

- **Passport** (Identity): Valid for at least 6 months beyond intended stay with at least one blank page
- **Return or onward ticket** (Travel): Confirmed flight booking out of Madagascar
- **Hotel reservation or proof of accommodation** (Travel): May be requested by immigration officer
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Supporting): Bank statement or cash equivalent
- **Visa application form** (Supporting): Completed on arrival
- **Passport-sized photo** (Identity): One or two recent photos
- **Yellow fever vaccination certificate** (Supporting, optional): Required if traveling from an endemic country

## Proof of funds

- Bank statement
- Cash

Sufficient funds typically around €150–€200 per week of stay may be requested

## Good to know

- Visa on arrival may be refused if documentation is incomplete or if traveler is from a restricted nationality
- Payment must be in euros or local currency (ariary), not all airports accept card

## Common refusal reasons

- **Passport validity less than 6 months** — Ensure passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond intended stay
- **No return ticket** — Always have a confirmed onward or return flight booking
- **Insufficient funds** — Carry enough cash or bank statement proving ability to support stay

## FAQs

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

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

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

Up to 30 days.

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

Passport; Return or onward ticket; Hotel reservation or proof of accommodation; Proof of sufficient funds; Visa application form; Passport-sized photo; and 1 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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