Visa for Italy from Madagascar: price, documents and processing time 2026

Yes, holders of a Madagascar passport must apply for a consular visa before travelling to Italy. The application must be submitted to the relevant Italian embassy or consulate, following the authorities’ published instructions. The associated stay is 90 days per 180-day period.

• Government fee90 EUR
• Application centre feeCapped at €45
• Agency or online serviceOptional, added on top
• ExtrasVariable

A standard file includes an application form, photos, proof of accommodation, proof of financial means and insurance. Additional documents may be requested depending on your situation, so consult the official portal or the competent embassy. The observed official fee is 90 EUR.

Book an appointment with the relevant Italian embassy or consulate before departure. Complete the required application form and submit your file at the appointment, in line with the instructions of the relevant representation. For current submission arrangements and requirements, consult the official portal or the competent embassy.

• Your application goes to the state that is your main destination. If Italy is where you spend the longest, it handles the file, whatever the entry point.
• With no main destination, the competent state is the one you enter first.
• If Italy has no consulate in Madagascar, another Schengen state may act on its behalf under a representation arrangement, or the file goes to the post accredited for your country.

Then the application goes to the post accredited for Madagascar, often in a neighbouring capital, or to a state acting on its behalf. Confirm which post is competent with the official source before travelling to a third country to apply, a rejected file at the wrong counter costs the trip and the fee.

The regime follows your nationality, not where you live. If you reside in Madagascar 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.

The observed processing time is 15 to 45 days, but it can vary depending on the application and the relevant representation. Submit your application early enough to allow for this period. Do not buy tickets before the visa has been issued.

Do not attend the appointment with an incomplete file or documents that do not meet official requirements. Do not confuse processing time with the authorised length of stay. Also avoid buying tickets before the visa has been issued.