Madagascar visa for British citizens

British passport holders planning an unforgettable journey to Madagascar will find the visa process straightforward, with an e-visa available for seamless application. This convenient option permits stays of up to 90 days, offering ample time to explore the island's unique biodiversity, from its iconic lemurs to ancient baobab trees; five distinct tourist visa types are tailored to various visitor needs. As direct flights are unavailable from the UK, common routes typically involve a layover in European hubs like Paris or Istanbul before reaching Antananarivo, making the time zone difference of at least two hours ahead of GMT a consideration. Be prepared to exchange currency to the Malagasy Ariary upon arrival for your adventure.

eVisa90d stay· verified 2026-05-27
Madagascar eVisa
Apply

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
Apply
TouristeVisa – Tourist (up to 60 days)
60dvalid 2mo
Apply
TouristeVisa – Tourist (up to 90 days)
90d$59valid 3mo
Apply
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
Apply
TouristTourist visa fee (16 to 30 days)
30d$41valid 1mo
Apply
TouristTourist visa fee (31 to 60 days)
60d$47valid 2mo
Apply
TouristTourist visa fee (61 to 90 days)
90d$59valid 3mo
Apply

eVisa or visa on arrival. 61-90 days: 59 USD fee.

Sources