Singapore visa-free entry for citizens of Madagascar: 2026 entry rules
No, citizens of Madagascar do not need a visa for a short stay in Singapore (up to 30 days).
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Travellers from Madagascar do not apply for a visa for a tourist stay in Singapore, but border control still asks for a file.
Our guide to the Singapore visa from Madagascar
No, travellers holding a passport from Madagascar do not need a visa for a short tourist stay in Singapore. They enter visa-free for up to 30 days, provided they meet the entry conditions.
For Malagasy travellers, preparing a holiday in Singapore is mainly a matter of checking travel documents: there is no visa file, no appointment and no visa fee. The stay is limited to 30 days, and the passport must be valid. This guide sums up the entry conditions and the mistakes to avoid when leaving Madagascar.
Do you need a visa for Singapore?
No. With a passport from Madagascar, a short tourist stay in Singapore is visa-free, for a period of 30 days at most. No visa form, consular appointment or payment is needed for it. For stays that are not for tourism, see the official information page of the Singapore authorities.
How long can citizens of Madagascar stay in Singapore?
30 days
Visa-free entry allows a stay of 30 days. To stay longer, study or work, a visa is generally required.
Timing and tips
With no visa involved, there is no processing time at all. The deadline that matters is your passport’s: if it expires soon, have it renewed before buying your tickets. Once in Singapore, make sure you leave before the 30 permitted days are up, and reread the official page before departure in case the rules change.
What to show at the border of Singapore
Documents required for a visa for Singapore:
- Passport valid 6 months beyond stay
- Online application (no paper form)
- Return or onward ticket
- Proof of sufficient funds
- Proof of accommodation
Entry requirements
Before booking, compare your passport’s expiry date with the minimum validity required, given on the official page (ica.gov.sg). At the checkpoint, you may be asked for a return or onward ticket, as well as the address of your accommodation and proof of sufficient funds. Present documents that are legible and up to date.
Documents and fees
There is no visa fee to pay on this route. Take your passport, your ticket out of Singapore and your accommodation confirmation, with a copy of each document kept separately. Any additional documents and the formalities to complete before arrival are published on the official information page: ica.gov.sg.
Common mistakes
Some websites offer “electronic visas” for Singapore to travellers who do not need them: with a passport from Madagascar, no visa is required for a short tourist stay. Other mistakes come up often: booking before checking the passport’s validity, travelling without an exit ticket or exceeding the 30 permitted days.
Other visa types for Singapore
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.
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Short-stay (tourism)
Visa-free
Entry regime
Visa-free
Duration
30 days
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Student visa
Student visa
Duration
Duration of programme
Price
105–135 SGD
Processing time
20 business days
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Family Reunification
Family reunification
Duration
1 year
Price
45–105 SGD
Processing time
30 business days
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Business visa
Consular visa
Duration
90 days
Price
30 SGD
Processing time
15 business days
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Work visa
Work visa
Duration
1 year (renewable)
Price
105 SGD
Processing time
30 business days
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Frequently asked questions
Do you need a visa to travel to Singapore from Madagascar?▾
No. Travellers from Madagascar can enter Singapore without a visa for a tourist stay (allowed duration: 30 days).
What other visa types exist for Singapore?▾
Depending on the purpose of stay, Singapore offers among others: Business visa, Work visa, Student visa, Family Reunification.
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