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

Citizens of Mauritania 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 Visa on Arrival
- **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

## How to apply

1. **Arrive at Madagascar port of entry** — Travel to Madagascar by air or sea; the visa on arrival is processed upon arrival.
2. **Proceed to visa-on-arrival counter** — Go to the designated visa-on-arrival desk at the airport or border.
3. **Submit required documents and pay fee** — Present passport, photos, completed arrival card, return ticket, and pay the visa fee (exact amount varies).
4. **Receive visa vignette and enter Madagascar** — Visa is stamped or affixed into passport; proceed through immigration.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport** (Identity): Must have at least 6 months validity beyond intended stay.
- **Passport-size photographs** (Identity): Two recent photos meeting standard visa photo requirements.
- **Completed arrival/departure card** (Travel): Issued on board or at the port of entry.
- **Confirmed return or onward ticket** (Travel): Proof of departure from Madagascar.
- **Proof of accommodation** (Travel, optional): Hotel booking or invitation letter may be requested.
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial, optional): May be required to show financial means for stay.
- **Yellow fever vaccination certificate** (Health): Required if arriving from or transiting through an endemic country.

## Good to know

- Visa on arrival may not be available at all ports; check with the nearest Madagascar embassy before travel.
- Overstay penalties apply; ensure departure within the granted 30-day stay.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Insufficient passport validity (less than 6 months)** — Ensure passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond the intended stay.
- **No return or onward ticket** — Have a confirmed ticket out of Madagascar before arrival.
- **Missing yellow fever vaccination if required** — Obtain the vaccination and carry the certificate if traveling from or through an endemic area.

## FAQs

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

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

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

Up to 30 days.

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

Valid passport; Passport-size photographs; Completed arrival/departure card; Confirmed return or onward ticket; Yellow fever vaccination certificate; Proof of accommodation; 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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