French visa for Madagascar citizens
A visa is REQUIRED for Madagascar passport holders visiting France for tourism and business purposes. See detailed requirements below:
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Madagascar citizens to enter France for a short-term tourism purpose. | Visa required | N/A |
| Evisa | France e-visa for Madagascar citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | France visa on arrival for Madagascar citizens | Not Available | |
France tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Madagascar passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in France.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from France.
If you are looking for France visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Madagascar, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of France nearest your place of residence.
- Antananarivo: The Embassy of France in Antananarivo, Madagascar (Working hours: Close now. Open in 1 hours 16 minutes)
- Antsiranana: The Consulate of France in Antsiranana, Madagascar (Working hours: Close now. Open in 1 hours 16 minutes)
- Mahajanga: The Consulate of France in Mahajanga, Madagascar (Working hours: Close now. Open in 1 hours 16 minutes)
- Toamasina: The Consulate of France in Toamasina, Madagascar (Working hours: Close now. Open in 1 hours 16 minutes)
France visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest France diplomatic mission offices to Madagascar for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Madagascar traveling to France from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Madagascar) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 8,714 | N/A |
| 2009 | 8,444 | -3.10% |
| 2010 | 8,431 | -0.15% |
| 2011 | 8,855 | 5.03% |
| 2012 | 9,018 | 1.84% |
| 2013 | 9,200 | 2.02% |
| 2014 | 9,207 | 0.08% |
| 2015 | 9,290 | 0.90% |
| 2016 | 9,095 | -2.10% |
| 2017 | 9,543 | 4.93% |
| 2018 | 9,825 | 2.96% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
France & Madagascar comparison
France's area is approximately 547,557 km2 (211,412 sq mi), while the area of Madagascar is approximately 581,795 km2 (224,632 sq mi). This means Madagascar is 6.25% larger than France.
As of April 2024, France's population is ~65.8 million people - 35,188,422 more people than the population of Madagascar.
We have highlighted France & Madagascar’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| France | Madagascar | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2024) | 65,847,917 | 30,659,495 | 35.2 million more people live in France than Madagascar |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 267 | 41 | France has 226 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Madagascar. |
| Travel freedom (2024) | 143 | 23 | France passport holders can visit 120 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 479 | 35 | French hosts 444 more foreign missions than Madagascar. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Madagascar travel to France in one year?
The number of visitors from Madagascar visiting France in 2018 was approximately 9,825.
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