Madagascar visa requirements for Burundian citizens
Burundian citizens need a visa for Madagascar, from its embassy or consulate.
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Burundi
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Madagascar
Visa needed
Apply at the embassy or consulate.
- Visa
- Required
- Last updated
- 11 November 2026
Visa on arrival available if holding an official invitation letter issued by the government of Madagascar or by a company in Madagascar.
What to do
Find Madagascar's embassy or consulate that covers where you live.
Prepare the application form, photos, bank statements and travel bookings.
Book an appointment early; processing can take several weeks.
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Ways into Madagascar
Apply through an embassy for a tourist stay.
eVisaTourist online visaApply online for a tourist visa allowing 1 entry.
- Stay
- 60 days
- Fee
- Fee depends on stay and payment currency
- Processing
- 3 days
- Entries
- Single
How to apply
- Apply 7–180 days before departure.
- Create an account with email and phone access.
- Enter your details, arrival date and stay length.
- Pay by card and download your travel approval.
- Show the approval at the arrival visa counter.
Documents required
- Valid passport
- Travel approval on phone or paper
- 1–15 days: 30 EUR or 35 USD; 16–30 days: 35 EUR or 41 USD.
- 31–60 days: 40 EUR or 47 USD; your stay starts on arrival.
Visa on arrivalTourist arrival visaApply for a tourist visa when you arrive in Madagascar.
- Fee
- Fee depends on stay and payment currency
How to apply
- Go to the arrival visa counter.
- Ask which stay length the border police allow.
- Submit your application and pay the fee.
Documents required
- Passport
- 1–15 days: 30 EUR/35 USD; 16–30: 35 EUR/41 USD; 31–60: 40 EUR/47 USD.
- 61–90 days: 50 EUR/59 USD; this fee band does not guarantee 90 days.
Sources (18)Last updated 11 November 2026
- Madagascar National Police — linked border authority
- Official tourist visa portal — home
- Official tourist visa portal — procedure and fee table
- Official tourist visa portal — frequently asked questions
- Madagascar foreign ministry — immigrant and non-immigrant visas
- Madagascar embassy in London — visa routes and submission
- London embassy — short-stay checklist and fees, January 2026
- Madagascar embassy in Washington — consular and visa services
- Washington embassy — linked short-stay checklist, April 2019
- Madagascar embassy in Paris — entry and residence visa routes
- Paris embassy — application form including transit
- Paris embassy — investor checklist
- Paris embassy — foreign employee checklist
- Paris embassy — reunification with a foreign resident
- Paris embassy — retirement checklist
- India–Madagascar diplomatic and service/official passport agreement
- Indian foreign ministry — agreement entry into force
- Indian foreign ministry — official contact details for Madagascar's New Delhi embassy
Coming from Burundi
- Plugs C ENo adapter
- MoneyMGA Ar
- Time+1h
- DrivingOn the rightSame as home
- LanguageFrenchSpoken at home too
- Emergency117 police124 ambulance
Planning your Madagascar trip
Best time to go: May to October is the cooler, dry season. November to April is hot and rainy, with a risk of destructive cyclones, especially on the east coast.
- Tsingy de Bemaraha Strict Nature ReserveSee sharp limestone towers, forests, lemurs, birds and rare chameleons. Access is restricted, and the areas open to visitors can change.
- Avenue of the BaobabsThis group of huge baobab trees is about 45 minutes north of Morondava. Some trees are over 800 years old, and sunset is especially good for photographs.
- Merina Kingdom sitesHistoric sites from the Merina Kingdom can be seen in different parts of Madagascar.
- Rainforests of the AtsinananaThis World Heritage Site includes six national parks along the east coast. They include Marojejy, Masoala, Zahamena, Ranomafana, Andringitra and Andohahela.
Scams to watch for in Madagascar
- Pickpocketing in markets and on public transportThieves take belongings while travellers are in crowded places. Visible valuables and large amounts of cash can attract attention.
- High airport taxi quotesDrivers may ask for 60,000 Ar for a journey described as costing around 40,000 Ar. A high opening quote can leave an inexperienced visitor paying more than expected.
- Photo offers that lead to requests for moneySomeone may offer something first, such as a chameleon to photograph, before asking for a handout. This can create pressure to give money. The offer alone does not prove dishonesty.
About Madagascar
Madagascar is an island republic in the Indian Ocean, off the southeastern coast of Africa.
- Capital
- Antananarivo
- Money
- Malagasy ariary (Ar)
- Languages
- French, Malagasy
- Time zone
- UTC+03:00
- Cars drive on the
- right side
- Calling code
- +261
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Questions
Do burundian citizens need a visa for Madagascar?
Burundian citizens need a visa for Madagascar, from its embassy or consulate.
Where do I apply for a Madagascar visa?
At Madagascar's embassy or consulate that covers where you live. Book an appointment early, as it can take several weeks.
Does a US, UK or Schengen visa help burundian citizens enter Madagascar?
We have no record of Madagascar relaxing its rules for burundian citizens who hold another country's visa. Check with the embassy before you rely on one.
Do malagasy citizens need a visa for Burundi?
Malagasy citizens get a visa on arrival in Burundi, for up to 30 days.
Do other Africa passports get easier entry to Madagascar?
Algeria, Angola, Benin, Botswana Burkina Faso, and 5 more can enter without applying before they travel.
Which countries near Madagascar are easier for burundian citizens?
Kenya, Mauritius, Rwanda, Tanzania Uganda, and 3 more let burundian citizens in without applying before travel.
What should I carry to Madagascar?
Find Madagascar's embassy or consulate that covers where you live. Prepare the application form, photos, bank statements and travel bookings.
What money is used in Madagascar?
Malagasy ariary (Ar). Carry some cash for arrival, especially if a visa fee is paid at the border.
What language do people speak in Madagascar?
French and Malagasy.
How strong is the Burundi passport?
It ranks #88 and reaches 42 destinations without applying ahead.
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