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

Citizens of Zambia 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 (cash or card)

## How to apply

1. **Arrive at port of entry** — Proceed to the immigration / visa-on-arrival counter after landing
2. **Collect and complete application form** — Fill out the visa‑on‑arrival form provided at the counter
3. **Submit documents** — Hand over passport, completed form, photo, hotel booking, and onward ticket
4. **Pay visa fee** — Pay the required fee in cash (exact change recommended)
5. **Receive visa sticker** — Your passport is stamped / visa affixed; check validity and entry stamp
6. **Proceed to passport control** — Present the newly issued visa and passport for final clearance

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport** (Identity): Must be valid for at least 6 months beyond intended stay
- **Return or onward ticket** (Travel): Proof of departure from Madagascar
- **Hotel reservation or proof of accommodation** (Travel): Booking confirmation for duration of stay
- **Passport-size photos** (Identity): Typically 2 photos; size may vary
- **Visa fee (cash)** (Financial): Payable in local currency or USD at arrival
- **Yellow fever vaccination certificate** (Supporting, optional): May be requested if arriving from an endemic country

## Proof of funds


Sufficient funds for the duration of stay may be verified; carrying cash or card is advised

## Good to know

- Visa‑on‑arrival may not be available at all ports; confirm eligibility before travel.
- Overstaying the granted 30 days can result in fines or deportation.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Incomplete documents (e.g., missing hotel booking or onward ticket)** — Prepare all required documents before arriving at the counter.
- **Passport validity less than 6 months** — Ensure your passport has at least 6 months remaining validity.
- **Insufficient funds for stay** — Carry proof of sufficient funds (cash, card, bank statement).

## FAQs

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

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

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

Up to 30 days.

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

Valid passport; Return or onward ticket; Hotel reservation or proof of accommodation; Passport-size photos; Visa fee (cash); Yellow fever vaccination certificate.

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

At least 6 months.

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