The untouched nature of Madagascar , its waterfalls , snow-white beaches , coral reefs and nature reserves attract a considerable number of tourists every year. Some are sent here after visiting other African countries, others choose the destination of their trip namely Madagascar. Of course, those who want to visit this exotic country are interested in whether a visa is required for Madagascar for Russians and residents of the CIS countries. Yes, to visit Madagascar, a visa for Russians, Ukrainians and Belarusians is needed, but it can be obtained easily and quickly.
Visa on arrival
At the entrance to Madagascar, a visa can be obtained immediately at the airport . For this it is necessary to present:
- a valid passport that will remain valid for at least six months;
- return tickets that will confirm that the tourist does not intend to stay in the country forever.
This option is popular not only for its simplicity, but also for its cheapness: those who arrived in the country for less than 30 days will receive a visa free of charge, and for 90 days - $ 118.
Appeal to the Embassy
The Embassy of Madagascar also issues visas to those wishing to visit the country. In this case, it is not necessary to sign in advance, it is not necessary to submit documents personally, this can be done by the intermediary.
The Embassy of Madagascar in Moscow is located at Kursova Pereulok 5, the work time is weekdays from 10:00 to 16:00. There are no Consulates of Madagascar in Belarus and Ukraine, the embassy in Russia in combination is also an embassy in these countries.
To obtain a visa, you must submit:
- a foreign passport, which will be valid for at least six months;
- a photo of 3.5 x 4.5 in 4 copies;
- completed visa application form in 4 copies; it is best to fill it in French; forms can be downloaded from the website or obtained from the embassy by contacting them in advance;
- air tickets in both directions or their photocopies, or confirmation from the airline in electronic form;
- invitation - original or copy.
Also, you must pay a visa fee of about $ 80 (you can pay in rubles). Processing time - 2 working days; cases of denial of a visa are very rare - at the very least, they may be asked to bring some additional documents.
For travelers with children
If a child under the age of 16 travels with both parents and is inscribed on their passport, he does not need a separate visa to Madagascar. If he travels only with one of his parents, he needs a notarized power of attorney from the second.
For transit passengers
Those for whom Madagascar is simply an intermediate destination, it is necessary to obtain a special transit visa. All the documents listed above are submitted for it, plus it is necessary to present a visa to the country where the traveler is traveling from Madagascar.
Where to go to Madagascar in an emergency?
The Russian Embassy in Madagascar is located in Antananarivo at Ivandry, BP 4006, Antananarivo 101. The Ukrainian embassy in Madagascar is represented by the Ukrainian Embassy in South Africa. It is located in Pretoria at Marais str., Brooklyn 0181.
Rules of importation
In the country you can not import animals, as well as any perfume products. There are restrictions on the import of tobacco products and alcohol: an adult subject (over 21 years old) can bring into Madagascar no more than 500 cigarettes, or 25 cigars, or 500 g of tobacco, and alcoholic beverages - not more than 1 bottle. Medicines can be imported only if there is adequate documentation.
Embassy of Madagascar in Moscow:
- Address: 5 Kursova Pereulok 119034
- Phone: +7 495 695 28 92
- Opening hours: Monday to Friday from 10:00 to 16:00
- Address: Ivandry, BP 4006, Antananarivo 101
- Phone: + 261 20 22 428 16; + 261 20 22 428 27
- The telephone number of the receiving station: + 261 20 22 421 61
- Website: madagascar.mid.ru
- E-mail: ambrusmad@blueline.mg
- Opening hours: Monday to Friday from 8:00 to 12:15
- Consular Section Phone: + 261 20 22 423 45
- Working hours of the consular department: Tuesday and Thursday from 9:00 to 12:00
- Address: PO Box 36463, Menlo Park 0102, Pretoria, South Africa 398, Marais str., Brooklyn 0181, Pretoria
- Phone: +2712 460 19 43, +2712 460 19 46
- E-mail: emb_za@mfa.gov.ua, dniepr@mweb.co.za
- Website: www.mfa.gov.ua/rsa
- Opening hours: Monday to Friday from 8:00 to 18:15