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title: Madagascar visa for citizens of Vatican City
description: "Citizens of Vatican City 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 Vatican City

Citizens of Vatican City 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
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required
- **Proof of funds:** At least 50 EUR per day or equivalent

## How to apply

1. **Arrive at Madagascar airport or land border** — Go to the 'Visa on Arrival' counter after immigration.
2. **Submit documents and pay fee** — Hand over passport, photo, flight/hotel proof, and pay the visa fee in cash.
3. **Wait for visa processing** — Officer verifies details and affixes visa sticker (usually 5–15 minutes).
4. **Receive passport with visa** — Collect your passport stamped with the 30‑day visa entry.
5. **Proceed to passport control** — Present your passport with the fresh visa for entry clearance.

## Documents checklist

- **Passport (valid at least 6 months beyond intended stay)** (Identity): Must have at least two blank pages.
- **Return/onward flight ticket** (Travel): Proof of departure from Madagascar.
- **Hotel reservation or accommodation proof** (Travel): Shows planned stay in Madagascar.
- **Sufficient funds (cash, cards, or bank statement)** (Financial): At least 50 EUR per day or equivalent.
- **Passport-size photograph** (Identity): One recent color photo (may be taken at the counter if unavailable).
- **Visa fee in cash (EUR/USD/local currency)** (Financial): Typically 35 EUR or equivalent; exact amount may vary.

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** 50 EUR per day
- Cash
- Credit/debit card
- Bank statement (if requested)

Carry sufficient cash in EUR or USD; airport ATMs may be unreliable.

## Good to know

- Visa fee must be paid in cash (EUR/USD/MGA) — no credit cards at the counter.
- The 30‑day validity starts from the date of issue at arrival, not from a future date.
- Overstaying may result in fines and future visa bans.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Passport validity less than 6 months from entry date** — Renew passport well before travel.
- **Insufficient funds or no proof of onward/return ticket** — Carry printed flight itinerary and enough cash/debit card balance.
- **Previous immigration violations or invalid visa history** — Check your travel record before applying.

## FAQs

### Do citizens of Vatican City need a visa for Madagascar?

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

### How long can citizens of Vatican City stay in Madagascar?

Up to 30 days.

### What documents do citizens of Vatican City need for Madagascar?

Passport (valid at least 6 months beyond intended stay); Return/onward flight ticket; Hotel reservation or accommodation proof; Sufficient funds (cash, cards, or bank statement); Passport-size photograph; Visa fee in cash (EUR/USD/local currency).

### 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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