Madagascar Visa for Swedish Citizens in 2026: Do You Need One?

Quick answer: Swedish citizens travelling to Madagascar for tourism need a tourist entry authorisation. Madagascar's official eVisa portal says that all nationalities are eligible for its tourist eVisa, which is single-entry and permits a maximum stay of 60 days; Swedish travellers may also apply at an eVisa counter on arrival.[1]

For an online application, the official portal says the electronic travel authorisation is issued no later than 72 hours after online registration is validated.[1] The portal's current fee table does not display usable amounts, so confirm the current fee on the official portal before payment.[1]

Last checked July 2026 — always confirm with official sources before travelling.

This guide is for Swedish citizens travelling on Swedish passports for tourism. Requirements can differ for work, study, residence, journalism, diplomatic travel or other purposes. This is informational content, not legal advice.

Visa types and who needs one

Madagascar's official online system currently supports the tourist visa category. The official portal states that all nationalities are eligible for an eVisa, so Swedish passport holders are included.[1]

The official portal says that the tourist eVisa is a single-entry visa. If you plan to leave Madagascar and return during the same trip, do not assume that the original authorisation permits re-entry; confirm the correct arrangement with Malagasy immigration before travel.[1]

Your visa requirement is based on the passport you use for entry, not simply on departing from Sweden. This article therefore applies to Swedish citizens travelling with Swedish passports. Travellers holding another nationality should check the official portal using that passport.

How to apply for a Madagascar visa from Sweden

Step 1: Use the official Madagascar eVisa portal

Madagascar identifies evisamada-mg.com as the only official online platform for online visa applications.[1] The portal warns travellers about fraudulent or unofficial websites, so check the domain carefully before entering passport or payment details.[1]

The official portal says applicants can apply between one week and six months before departure.[1] Choose travel dates carefully and check the current instructions displayed during the application, because the portal's live guidance controls the application process.

Step 2: Create an account and complete the form

The official application process has three stages: create an account, enter identity and travel information, and proceed to payment.[1] Enter your name exactly as it appears in the machine-readable zone and biographical section of your Swedish passport. Check dates, passport numbers, nationality and intended arrival details before submitting.

Step 3: Prepare your passport and application information

The official portal tells applicants to have a valid passport available, along with a credit card, email access and a trusted phone.[1] A specialist Madagascar eVisa guide also states that applicants upload a scan of the passport biodata page and that the passport should be valid for at least six months from the planned arrival date.[3] Because the official portal's live instructions take priority, confirm the passport-validity rule and any upload specifications shown in the application before submitting.

Do not add documents merely because a third-party checklist mentions them. The official portal's current application instructions should determine whether a passport scan, photograph, itinerary, accommodation evidence or other supporting file is required.[1]

Step 4: Pay and save the authorisation

The official portal instructs applicants to pay by credit card.[1] After validation, the electronic travel authorisation is issued no later than 72 hours after online registration, according to the portal.[1] Save the authorisation to your phone and print a copy. The portal says it can be printed or kept on a smartphone for police control on arrival.[1]

Madagascar visa fees and payment

The official Madagascar portal currently shows the fee categories for stays of 1–15, 16–30, 31–60 and 61–90 days, but the displayed fee fields in the supplied research contain placeholders rather than usable amounts.[1] For that reason, do not rely on an old euro or dollar figure: confirm the current fee on the official portal immediately before payment.

A separate Madagascar embassy services page says there is no visa fee for stays of less than 15 days and gives a seven-business-day processing time.[2] This conflicts with the official eVisa portal's presentation of fee categories and its 72-hour electronic-authorisation statement.[1][2] Use the current amount and instructions displayed by the official Madagascar portal, and confirm with a Malagasy diplomatic mission if your itinerary or visa category falls outside the tourist eVisa system.

Processing time, validity and length of stay

The official Madagascar portal says an electronic travel authorisation is issued no later than 72 hours after validation of the online registration.[1] This is not a guarantee that every application will be completed within 72 hours: incorrect information, payment problems, system interruptions or a request for additional review could affect the result. Apply early enough to resolve issues before your flight.

The tourist eVisa is single-entry and has a maximum duration of 60 days, according to the official portal.[1] The portal also says that applicants may submit an application from one week to six months before departure.[1]

Some third-party pages describe 15-day and 30-day options and quote different fees or processing periods.[3] Those figures should not override the current official portal. Select the stay period available in the live application and check the authorisation issued for your name and passport before departure.[1]

If you are planning a wildlife itinerary, allow time for internal travel and potential delays rather than choosing a visa duration based only on your international flight dates. You can plan a seven-day Madagascar safari route while checking that your intended dates fit within the authorisation granted.

Arriving in Madagascar: what immigration may check

Carry the same Swedish passport used in the online application. Keep the electronic travel authorisation accessible on your smartphone and bring a printed copy as backup; the official portal says the authorisation is used for police control on arrival.[1]

At the airport, travellers using the arrival process should follow signs for the eVisa counters. Madagascar's official portal states that visa applications can be made on arrival at those counters.[1] If you already obtained an online authorisation, follow the airport instructions for presenting it to immigration.

Before leaving the immigration area, check that the entry record or visa reflects the correct passport details and permitted stay. If anything appears incorrect, raise it with the relevant immigration officer immediately rather than waiting until you are travelling around the country.

Entry permission does not replace other travel planning. Confirm your airline's document rules, passport condition and any health documentation that may apply to your route. For safari planning, you can also review Madagascar's July-to-October safari season before fixing your dates.

Transit, extensions and overstays

Transit

The official portal's current system supports the tourist visa category.[1] If you will leave the airport during a stopover or enter Madagascar before continuing to another country, confirm with the official portal and your airline whether a tourist entry authorisation is required for your specific transit itinerary. Do not assume that an airside connection and an airport exit have the same immigration treatment.

Extensions

The supplied official portal information confirms a maximum tourist eVisa duration of 60 days but does not provide a current extension procedure.[1] If you need more than 60 days, contact Malagasy immigration or the nearest Malagasy diplomatic mission before travelling and obtain written confirmation of the appropriate visa category.

Overstays

Do not remain in Madagascar beyond the permitted period shown on your visa or entry record. The research does not provide a current penalty amount or regularisation process, so confirm the consequences and procedure with Malagasy immigration before your authorised stay expires. If an emergency affects your departure, seek official advice immediately.

Common Madagascar visa mistakes and refusal risks

• Using an unofficial website: Madagascar identifies evisamada-mg.com as its official online platform and warns about hacker websites.[1]
• Entering inconsistent passport data: Compare every field with the passport you will present at the border. A mismatch can create problems even when payment succeeds.
• Relying on an old fee table: The official portal's supplied fee fields are not usable, so confirm the live amount before payment.[1]
• Applying too late: The portal states a maximum 72-hour issuance period after validation, but that timing should not be treated as a promise for applications with errors or complications.[1]
• Failing to save the authorisation: Keep both a digital and printed copy because the portal says the document may be used for police control on arrival.[1]
• Choosing the wrong duration: The tourist eVisa is single-entry and capped at 60 days under the official portal's current description.[1]
• Assuming third-party information is current: Published guides contain different fee and duration figures. Check the official portal's live instructions instead.[1][3]
• Planning a return entry on a single-entry visa: Confirm re-entry requirements before booking an itinerary that leaves Madagascar and comes back.[1]

Once your entry documents are confirmed, Swedish travellers can compare safari packages on SafariFind and match an itinerary to their authorised stay. Madagascar's wildlife routes can involve long transfers, so check the visa dates against the full itinerary rather than only the lodge nights.

For wider trip preparation, read our guide to whether Madagascar is good for safari in 2026. Health requirements are separate from visa rules; use current official health advice for your route rather than assuming that a visa approval confirms vaccination eligibility.

Verification reminder: Last checked July 2026 — always confirm with official sources before travelling.