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

Citizens of Kenya 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 (often cash equivalent USD 100–200 per day or proof of accommodation)

## How to apply

1. **Prepare documents before travel** — Ensure passport validity, print hotel bookings, onward ticket, and carry sufficient cash or card.
2. **Proceed to immigration counter on arrival** — At the airport or border entry point, go to the 'Visa on Arrival' counter.
3. **Fill out visa application form** — Complete the short application form with personal details and travel information.
4. **Submit documents and pay fee** — Hand over passport, form, photo, onward ticket, hotel proof, and pay the visa fee in cash (EUR/USD or local currency).
5. **Receive visa and enter** — Officer stamps visa into passport; typical processing takes a few minutes.

## Documents checklist

- **Passport with at least 6 months validity and blank pages** (Identity): Must be valid for at least 6 months from date of arrival.
- **Return or onward ticket** (Travel): Proof of departure from Madagascar.
- **Hotel booking or accommodation proof** (Travel): Reservation for entire stay.
- **Sufficient funds proof (cash, bank statement, or credit card)** (Financial): Demonstrate ability to cover expenses.
- **Visa application form (completed on arrival)** (Supporting): Provided at the immigration counter.
- **Passport-size photograph (one or two)** (Identity): Usually 2x2 inches, white background.
- **Visa fee (cash in local currency or EUR/USD)** (Supporting): Exact amount varies; often around 35–40 EUR equivalent.
- **Yellow fever vaccination certificate (if arriving from endemic country)** (Supporting, optional): Required only if traveling from an area with risk.

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** Equivalent of USD 100–200 per day or accommodation pre-booked
- Cash
- Credit card/debit card with available balance
- Bank statement

Carry cash in EUR or USD as backup.

## Good to know

- Visa on Arrival is only available at certain ports of entry (Ivato Airport in Antananarivo, Nosy Be Airport, Toamasina, etc.).
- Always carry exact visa fee in cash — no ATMs at immigration counters.
- Overstaying the 30-day period incurs fines and may affect future travel.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Insufficient passport validity (less than 6 months)** — Renew passport before travel.
- **No onward or return ticket** — Book and print a return/outbound ticket.
- **Insufficient funds or lack of proof** — Carry cash or a bank statement showing sufficient balance.
- **Criminal record or previous immigration violations** — Check visa eligibility; if in doubt, apply for a visa in advance from a Madagascar embassy.

## FAQs

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

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

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

Up to 30 days.

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

Passport with at least 6 months validity and blank pages; Return or onward ticket; Hotel booking or accommodation proof; Sufficient funds proof (cash, bank statement, or credit card); Visa application form (completed on arrival); Passport-size photograph (one or two); and 2 more.

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

At least 6 months.

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