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

Citizens of Laos can get a visa on arrival in Madagascar.

*Not yet verified · last checked 2026-08-16. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

> Our latest check could not confirm these details against an official source, or found a conflict. Treat them as a starting point and confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you book.

## 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
- **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:** Equivalent of €500 or proof of sufficient funds

## How to apply

1. **Arrive at port of entry (airport/land border)** — Proceed to the 'Visa on Arrival' counter.
2. **Submit documents and visa application** — Present your passport, photo, return ticket, hotel booking, and proof of funds.
3. **Pay the visa fee** — Fee is typically €35 (or equivalent in local currency or USD). Have cash ready.
4. **Wait for processing** — Processing is usually instantaneous but may take up to 15 minutes.
5. **Receive visa sticker/stamp** — The visa is affixed to your passport.
6. **Proceed to immigration control** — Present your passport with the visa for entry stamp.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport (with at least 6 months validity)** (Identity)
- **Passport-sized photograph** (Identity)
- **Return or onward ticket** (Travel)
- **Hotel booking or proof of accommodation** (Travel)
- **Proof of sufficient funds (cash, credit card, or bank statement)** (Financial)
- **Yellow fever vaccination certificate (if arriving from an endemic area)** (Supporting, optional)

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** €500 (or equivalent) per person
- Cash
- Credit card
- Bank statement

Carry enough currency to pay the visa fee and show proof of sufficient funds for the stay.

## Good to know

- Ensure your passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond your intended stay.
- Visa on arrival is only available at certain entry points (e.g., Antananarivo airport).
- Carry the visa fee in cash (Euros or US dollars are widely accepted).
- You may be denied entry if you cannot produce a return ticket or confirmed accommodation.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Passport validity less than 6 months** — Renew your passport before travelling.
- **Insufficient funds or no proof of funds** — Carry enough cash or bank statements as required.
- **Missing return/onward ticket** — Book and print your return flight itinerary.
- **No confirmed accommodation** — Book a hotel or arrange a letter of invitation.

## FAQs

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

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

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

Up to 30 days.

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

Government fee: €35.

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

Valid passport (with at least 6 months validity); Passport-sized photograph; Return or onward ticket; Hotel booking or proof of accommodation; Proof of sufficient funds (cash, credit card, or bank statement); Yellow fever vaccination certificate (if arriving from an endemic area).

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

At least 6 months.

## More

- [Madagascar visa for every passport](/visa/madagascar)
- [Every destination for Laos passport holders](/visa/passport/laos)