Madagascar visa for Beninese citizens

Travelers from Benin planning a trip to the unique island nation of Madagascar will find the visa process straightforward, with an e-visa option readily available. This convenient electronic visa typically permits a stay of up to 90 days, allowing ample time to explore, and with five distinct visa types available, including tourist options, visitors have flexibility in their travel plans. Given the vast 6,000-kilometer stretch across the African continent separating Cotonou from Antananarivo, prospective visitors should anticipate connecting flights, often through major hubs like Addis Ababa or Nairobi, a journey that typically involves crossing a two-hour time difference. While French serves as an official language in both nations, embracing a few Malagasy phrases can greatly enrich your experience in Madagascar, especially when navigating local markets or meeting the friendly population.

eVisa90d stay· verified 2026-05-27
Madagascar eVisa
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Entry requirements

Passport validity
6+ months
Blank pages
2+
Onward ticket
Required
Health insurance
Not required
Yellow fever cert.
Required

Visa options

TouristShort-stay visa for tourism (up to 15 days)
15d$11valid 15d
TouristTourist visa on arrival (up to 30 days)
30dvalid 1mo
TouristTourist visa on arrival (up to 60 days)
60dvalid 2mo
TouristeVisa – Tourist (up to 30 days)
30dvalid 1mo
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TouristeVisa – Tourist (up to 60 days)
60dvalid 2mo
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TouristeVisa – Tourist (up to 90 days)
90d$59valid 3mo
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OtherImmigrant visa – Transformable and Extendable (long-stay entry visa)
30dvalid 1mo
FamilyImmigrant visa – Family reunification / dependent (Transformable)
30dvalid 1mo
WorkImmigrant visa – Employment / work (Transformable)
30dvalid 1mo
StudentImmigrant visa – Study (Transformable)
30dvalid 1mo
InvestorImmigrant visa – Investor / business establishment (Transformable)
30dvalid 1mo
TransitTransit visa (airport/port)
OtherMissionary visa (long-stay transformable)
30dvalid 1mo
OtherScientific research visa (long-stay transformable)
30dvalid 1mo
BusinessConference / Workshop visa (short-stay)
BusinessBusiness visa (short-stay)
OtherFilm / Media visa (short- or long-stay)
TouristTourist visa fee (1 to 15 days)
15d$27valid 15d
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TouristTourist visa fee (16 to 30 days)
30d$41valid 1mo
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TouristTourist visa fee (31 to 60 days)
60d$47valid 2mo
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TouristTourist visa fee (61 to 90 days)
90d$59valid 3mo
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Also available as visa on arrival.

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