Madagascar visa on arrival for citizens of Canada: conditions and fees 2026
A visa is required for Madagascar, and citizens of Canada can obtain it on arrival, for stays up to 90 days.
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Processing time
On arrival
Allowed stay
90 days
Our guide to the Madagascar visa from Canada
Yes, Canada passport holders need a visa for Madagascar, and it is issued on arrival at the airport immigration desk. The tourist length of stay associated with this visa is 90 days; the fee is paid on the spot.
Madagascar grants Canadian travellers a tourist visa on arrival, with no prior visit to a consulate. The procedure takes place at the international airport, between leaving the plane and passport control, and requires a valid passport, a return ticket and the means to pay the fee. Here is how to prepare, what to present and the mistakes that waste time at the counter.
Do I need a visa?
Yes. A visa is required to enter Madagascar with a Canadian passport, whatever the purpose of the trip. For tourism, it is issued on arrival by the immigration service at the point of entry, which avoids a consular application before departure. The Malagasy authorities also offer online procedures for some visas: if you prefer to plan ahead, the official portal lists the cases concerned. For a long stay, studies or employment, a different visa category applies and must be arranged before departure.
How much does a visa for Madagascar cost from Canada?
The official fee for a visa for Madagascar is not published in a source we can verify. Check the amount on the official portal before paying anything, third-party sites often add service fees on top.
What does a visa for Madagascar really cost?
The published fee is the government charge alone. Two or three other lines are added before the visa is in the passport, and they are what makes the final bill.
- Government feeNot published in a source we can verify
Paid to the state, non-refundable if the visa is refused.
- Agency or online serviceOptional, added on top
Never compulsory. An intermediary fills the form for you, it does not change the decision or the processing time.
We only display amounts published by an official source. Confirm the total before paying anything.
What documents are required for a visa for Madagascar?
The exact list for Madagascar is not published in a source we can verify. Every short-stay tourist application is nonetheless built on the same core:
- Valid passport
- Completed application form
- Compliant passport photo
- Proof of accommodation
- Return or onward ticket
- Proof of sufficient funds
Treat this as the common core, not the official list, confirm it with the consular authorities of Madagascar before you apply.
Documents and fees
The tourist visa fee and the currencies accepted at the counter are not among the verified facts for this route: check the official portal before departure and bring cash in the exact amount, as change and card payment are not guaranteed. Your passport must be valid beyond the length of your stay and have a blank page for the visa. Also carry proof of accommodation and, as a precaution, a recent passport photo.
How to apply for a visa for Madagascar from Canada
- 1Check before departure that your entry point actually issues the visa on arrival.
- 2Prepare the supporting documents and the fee, often required in cash.
- 3Complete the form at the dedicated counter after landing.
- 4Pay the fee and collect the sticker before immigration control.
How to apply
On arrival, before passport control, go to the visa counter. There you present your passport, the completed immigration card (handed out in flight or available on site), your return or onward ticket and the address of your first accommodation. Once the fee is paid, the visa is stamped in your passport and you move on to immigration. On a full flight the wait can be long: have the form filled in and the payment ready so you do not slow the line down.
Where do you apply for a visa for Madagascar from Canada?
A visa on arrival for Madagascar is issued at the border post itself, at a counter placed before immigration control.
- Not every crossing issues it. Confirm that your specific airport or land border does before you book.
- The counter is reached after landing and before immigration. Follow the visa signs rather than the exit.
- The fee is usually paid on the spot, sometimes in cash and in a specific currency. Card is not guaranteed.
Using an online service
You never have to use an intermediary. If you would rather have a service fill in and file the application online for you before departure, iVisa does it for a service fee, charged on top of the official fees. It does not change the decision.
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You live in Canada on another passport?
The regime follows your nationality, not where you live. If you reside in Canada but travel on another country's passport, the rule on this page is not yours. Filing usually still happens from your country of residence, at the post competent for it, but the requirement itself comes from your passport.
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How long does a visa for Madagascar take?
A visa on arrival is issued at the counter of the entry point when you cross the border: there is no processing time to plan for before departure.
Timing and tips
The visa is issued immediately at the point of entry. The associated length of stay is 90 days; it is written on the visa and cannot be exceeded without an extension obtained from the immigration service before the deadline. Before booking, check on the official portal that the on-arrival regime still applies to your passport and purpose of travel, as conditions can change. Keep a copy of the visa and of your passport's identity page separately from the original throughout your stay.
Before you fly, and at the border
- Passport validity: most countries require the passport to stay valid beyond the return date, and the margin required differs from one destination to the next. Check it on the official source, and count from your return, not from your departure.
- A visa is not a right of entry. The border officer decides, and may ask for a return ticket, an address or proof of funds even when everything is in order.
- Conditional exemptions exist: several countries waive the visa for holders of a valid visa or residence permit from a third country. This depends on the destination and on the document, and we do not publish that rule when our sources do not carry it. The official page does.
- Minors travelling alone or with one parent are often asked for extra papers, typically a parental authorisation and the family record. Ask the post before booking.
- Overstaying is not a formality. It exposes you to a fine, to removal, and to an entry ban that can outlast the trip by years, including for the whole area when the destination belongs to one.
Common mistakes
Showing up without cash or a return ticket, two things that are always checked. Confusing the authorised length of stay with the validity of the visa or of the passport. Paying an unofficial website for a "Madagascar visa" service that merely relays the official procedure at a mark-up: only the official source counts. Finally, planning to work or volunteer on a tourist visa, which is not allowed and must be arranged with the competent embassy or consulate.
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Other visa types for Madagascar
A tourist stay is not the only purpose. These are the other permits the destination issues and that your nationality is eligible for, each with its own fee and processing time.
Official sources
Guide generated automatically on September 2, 2026, from the verified catalogue.
Visa on arrival or e-Visa (tourism)
Visa on arrival
Entry regime
Visa on arrival
Duration
90 days
Business visa
Consular visa
Duration
90 days
Processing time
72 hours
Official websiteVerified
Work visa
Work visa
Duration
1 year (renewable)
Price
€39–49
Processing time
30 business days
Official websiteVerified
Transit visa
Transit visa
Duration
5 days
Processing time
72 hours
Official websiteVerified
Family Reunification
Family reunification
Duration
1 year
Price
€39–49
Processing time
30 business days
Official websiteVerified
Tips for extending your stay in Madagascar
- Check extension conditions with local authorities.
- Ensure your passport is valid for at least six months after your planned departure date.
Example: To extend your stay, it is advisable to contact the immigration office in Antananarivo.
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Frequently asked questions
Do you need a visa to travel to Madagascar from Canada?▾
A visa on arrival is issued to travellers from Canada directly at the border of Madagascar (allowed duration: 90 days).
How long does it take to get a visa for Madagascar?▾
A visa on arrival is issued at the counter of the entry point when you cross the border: there is no processing time to plan for.
How do you apply for a visa for Madagascar from Canada?▾
The visa is issued at the dedicated counter after landing. Before departure, check that your entry point actually issues it, and bring the fee, often in cash, along with your supporting documents.
How long can you stay in Madagascar?▾
The tourist visa allows a stay of 90 days.
What other visa types exist for Madagascar?▾
Depending on the purpose of stay, Madagascar offers among others: Business visa, Work visa, Family Reunification, Transit visa.
Data verified on 25/10/2026 · Our methodology
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