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Madagascar One-Month Transformable Visa for Long Stay

12 facts quoted from the official source

Entry gateway for a foreign national intending to convert to a long-stay immigrant visa on an approved work, investment, retirement, study, mission or family ground.

Route type
Residence-based status
Can bring
—
Not stated in the official source
Requirements
4
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.

4 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Character and securityAn origin-country criminal record issued within six months is required.
  • Convertible To Long StayThe visa may be converted to immigrant long-stay status.
  • Reasoned Application RequiredA reasoned request identifying the visa type is required.
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • AccommodationThe checklist requires accommodation and support or lease evidence.
Also stated by the source
  • Eligibility summaryEDBM describes a one-month transformable visa that is extendable and convertible to a long-stay immigrant visa.
  • Official source basisEDBM describes a one-month transformable visa that is extendable and convertible to a long-stay immigrant visa.
  • Report summaryEDBM describes a one-month transformable visa that is extendable and convertible to a long-stay immigrant visa.
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 The official page for this route does not address dependent-family rights, so we do not publish a claim either way.
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Fees
1 proven from the official source.
  • Principal Fee Amount MgaThe published fee is 140,000 ariary.checked 2026-07-26
Validity
4 proven from the official source.
  • Initial Validity MonthsThe transformable visa is issued for one month.
  • Long Stay Intent RequiredThe route is for a person seeking later immigrant status.
  • Qualifying Long Stay GroundsThe checklist groups these long-stay purposes.
  • Renewal or extensionThe one-month visa is extendable.
How it works

From here to a yes

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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Madagascar?
The official source states: Entry gateway for a foreign national intending to convert to a long-stay immigrant visa on an approved work, investment, retirement, study, mission or family ground.
02Do I need to show accommodation in Madagascar?
The official source states: The checklist requires accommodation and support or lease evidence.

Every answer is quoted from the official 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

Processing time is 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 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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