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Madagascar Long-Stay Retiree Visa

12 facts quoted from the official source

Long-stay immigrant route for a foreign retiree residing in Madagascar on retirement resources.

Income required
€500/mo
the lowest published threshold
Can bring
—
Not stated in the official source
Requirements
6
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

6 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Character and securityA criminal record issued within six months is required.via edbm.mg
  • Pension Or Retirement Resources RequiredAttestation bancaire de mise en place d’un virement international par la caisse de la retraite ou par une banque extérieure avec un montant de 500€ /mois minimum.via ambamad-paris.diplomatie.gov.mg · checked 2026-08-03 · Embassy of Madagascar in France, current list for transformable long-stay visa for expatriate retirees; checked 3 August 2026
  • Pension Transfer Min Eur MonthAttestation bancaire de mise en place d'un virement international par la caisse de la retraite ou par une banque exterieure avec un montant de 500 EUR /mois minimum.via ambamad-paris.diplomatie.gov.mg · checked 2026-08-03
  • Retirement Status RequiredThe applicant must qualify as a retiree.
  • Transformable Entry RequiredThe retiree uses the transformable long-stay channel.via edbm.mg
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • AccommodationHosting or lease evidence is required.via edbm.mg
Also stated by the source
  • Eligibility summaryThe current official long-stay framework includes foreign retirees among transformable immigrant-visa applicants.
  • Official source basisThe current official long-stay framework includes foreign retirees among transformable immigrant-visa applicants.
  • Report summaryL’attestation d’un virement international délivrée par une banque à Madagascar est irrecevable.via ambamad-paris.diplomatie.gov.mg · checked 2026-08-03 · Embassy of Madagascar in France, current list for transformable long-stay visa for expatriate retirees; checked 3 August 2026
  • Residence AllowedThe approved long-stay visa permits residence in Madagascar.
  • Universal Pension Threshold PublishedAttestation bancaire de mise en place d’un virement international par la caisse de la retraite ou par une banque extérieure avec un montant de 500€ /mois minimum.via ambamad-paris.diplomatie.gov.mg · checked 2026-08-03 · Embassy of Madagascar in France, current list for transformable long-stay visa for expatriate retirees; checked 3 August 2026
  • Work and study rightsRetiree status does not itself authorize employment.
Family

Who you can bring

— Not stated in the official source. The official page for this route does not address dependent-family rights, so we do not publish a claim either way.
How it works

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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Madagascar?
The official source states: Long-stay immigrant route for a foreign retiree residing in Madagascar on retirement resources.
02How much money do I need?
The lowest published threshold is €500/mo (income), from the official record.
03Do I need to show accommodation in Madagascar?
The official source states: Hosting or lease evidence is required.

Every answer is quoted from the official madazef.edbm.mg page for this route, last read 2026-07-26.

We checked 12 points against the official source; 12 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

See the 0 open points

Fees, validity and processing time are not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source madazef.edbm.mgLast read 2026-07-26 Every quote on this page is from this Madagascar government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-26 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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