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title: Madagascar visa for citizens of the Netherlands
description: "Citizens of the Netherlands 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 the Netherlands

Citizens of the Netherlands 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 (30 days)
- **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:** $35
- **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 (e.g., $50 per day)

## How to apply

1. **Arrive at Madagascar airport** — Proceed to the Visa on Arrival counter before immigration
2. **Complete visa application form** — Fill out the form provided at the counter
3. **Submit documents and pay fee** — Hand over passport, photo, and fee (cash USD or EUR)
4. **Receive visa sticker** — Visa is affixed to passport; check validity and entry stamp
5. **Proceed to immigration** — Present passport with visa for entry clearance

## Documents checklist

- **Passport** (Identity): Must be valid for at least 6 months beyond arrival
- **Passport-size photo** (Identity): One recent photo (may be taken on arrival)
- **Return or onward ticket** (Travel): Proof of departure from Madagascar
- **Accommodation proof** (Travel): Hotel reservation or invitation letter
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial): Cash, credit card, or bank statement showing at least $500
- **Visa application form** (Supporting): Completed on arrival at the visa counter
- **Yellow fever vaccination certificate** (Supporting, optional): Required only if traveling from an endemic country

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** $500
- Cash
- Credit card
- Bank statement

Amount may vary; officials may ask to see proof of funds

## Good to know

- Visa on arrival is subject to change; confirm with the nearest Madagascar embassy before travel.
- Ensure passport has at least two blank pages for visa and entry stamps.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Insufficient funds** — Carry at least $500 in cash or have a credit card with available limit
- **Passport validity less than 6 months** — Renew passport before travel
- **No return or onward ticket** — Book a confirmed departure flight

## FAQs

### Do citizens of the Netherlands need a visa for Madagascar?

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

### How long can citizens of the Netherlands stay in Madagascar?

Up to 30 days.

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

Government fee: $35.

### What documents do citizens of the Netherlands need for Madagascar?

Passport; Passport-size photo; Return or onward ticket; Accommodation proof; Proof of sufficient funds; Visa application form; 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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