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About Madagascar
The Mozambique Channel separates the African continent from Africa’s largest island, which is located in the Indian Ocean about 420 kilometers (260 miles) east of Mozambique’s coast. Comoros, France (Mayotte and Réunion), Mauritius, Mozambique, and Seychelles all have marine boundaries with Madagascar. For almost 80 million years, the world’s fourth-largest island has been isolated, and many of its plants and creatures are unique to the island.
In 2021, Madagascar will have a population of more than 28 million people. Antananarivo is the capital and largest city. Malagasy and French are the primary languages spoken.
Why Madagascar is famous?
- Madagascar’s capital is one of Africa’s most charismatic and fascinating cities.
- Since the breakup of the Gondwana continent, Madagascar may be the world’s oldest island.
- Six indigenous kinds of Africa’s oldest and most magnificent tree can be found in Madagascar.
- Around half of the world’s 150 chameleon species can be found in Madagascar. The Brookesia chameleon is the world’s tiniest chameleon, measuring only 3cm in length, but don’t worry, your guide will be able to locate them for you.
- As its name suggests, this mantis is cleverly disguised as a leaf, making it one of the world’s most stunning-looking insects.
How to apply for a Madagascar visa?
- It is mandatory for foreign nationals who desire to visit Madagascar to apply for an eVisa online.
- Filling out the form accurately using the information on your passport is required.
- Visa fees can be paid online using a credit card.
- After you’ve made your payment, you’ll receive an email with a link to download your e-Visa.
- The Ministry of Public Security of Madagascar established EVisa Madagascar to make visa applications easier.
- eVisa Madagascar is a biometric and electronic visa that provides the same benefits as a traditional visa.
- There is no need to go via Embassies or other Associations to apply for and acquire your visa.
- Tourist visas are now only available for single entry with a maximum stay of two months.
- In Madagascar, a short-stay visa cannot be converted into a long-stay visa, and visa and service payments are not refundable.
Types of Madagascar visa
1. Tourism or non-immigrant visa
- Filled application form online.
- a copy of the flight ticket (Departure and returning dates)
- A copy of a valid passport with an expiration date that is more than 6 months beyond the return date. When you arrive in Madagascar, it must include at least two blank pages.
2. Business visa
- Letter of invitation from a Madagascar-based company (signed by a manager and stamped with the company’s logo);
- Two recent ID photographs, each measuring 3.5 cm × 4.5 cm, were digitized;
- a photocopy of the return flight ticket or a booking document from the travel agency with flight information
- A genuine original passport that is valid for at least 6 months after the return date. When filing files, it must have at least two free pages.
3. Visa for a mission of fewer than three months
- Employer-issued letter of mission (signed and stamped);
- A signed and stamped certificate of hospitality from the enterprise in Madagascar;
- Recent ID photos
- Photocopy a return flight ticket or a booking certificate from the travel agency containing flight information;
- A genuine original passport that is valid for at least 6 months after the return date. When filing files, it must have at least two free pages.
4. Visa for internship less than three months
- Both sides have signed an internship agreement.
- Recent ID photos
- Photocopy a return flight ticket or a booking certificate from the travel agency containing flight information;
- A genuine original passport that is valid for at least 6 months after the return date. When filing files, it must have at least two free pages.
What is the processing time of Madagascar visa?
A Madagascar visa application takes 3-4 working days to process.
Best place to visit Madagascar
1. Nosy Be
The little island turned nature reserve of Nosy Mangabe, nestled deep between the coastal hills of Helodrano Antongila Bay, which carves its way inland on Madagascar’s north-eastern side, is a must-see for any wildlife lovers visiting these areas.
Nosy be
2. Ranomafana National Park
Ranomafana National Park, the natural jewel of Fianarantsoa and home to Madagascar’s famous golden bamboo lemur, attracts thousands of visitors every year to its forested reaches in the island’s eastern haunch.
Ranomafana National Park
3. Isalo National Park
The picturesque Isalo National Park, with its mosaic of carved rock gorges and twisting canyons, flowering oases, and palm groves, is only a short drive from either Toliara or Ihosy.
Isalo National Park
4. Antananarivo
The city of Antananarivo, located more than 1,400 meters above sea level in the country’s highlands, is touched by cool mountain breezes throughout the majority of the year.
Antananarivo
5. Andasibe-Mantadia
Andasibe-Mantadia is one of Madagascar’s most accessible national parks, being within striking distance of the capital for day-trippers.
Andasibe-Mantadia