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Available to all nationalities at Ivato International Airport (Antananarivo). Costs USD 35 for 30 days or USD 70 for 60 days; a 90-day option is available for USD 105. No pre-application required.
For foreign nationals wishing to reside in Madagascar without working locally. Requires proof of financial self-sufficiency and a clean criminal record; applied for at the Direction Generale de la Police Nationale.
Employer-sponsored; the Malagasy employer must demonstrate the role cannot be filled by a local candidate. Quota restrictions apply in certain sectors; approved by the Ministry of Labour.
For investors establishing or expanding a business in Madagascar. Requires registration with the Economic Development Board of Madagascar (EDBM) and a minimum investment; renewable and linked to continued business activity.
Madagascar issues visas on arrival for most nationalities, valid for 30, 60, or 90 days depending on the fee paid. Long-stay residence permits are administered by the Direction Generale de l Emigration et de l Immigration (DGEI). Madagascar is one of the world's largest islands with a small but growing expat community in Antananarivo and coastal tourism areas.
Work permits in Madagascar require employer sponsorship from a registered Malagasy company and authorization from the Ministry of Labour. A declaration confirming no qualified Malagasy national is available is required. Processing takes approximately 6–10 weeks and permits are tied to the sponsoring employer for one year.
Spouses and dependent children of valid residence permit holders may apply for family-dependent residence authorization through the DGEI. Dependents wishing to work must obtain their own separate work authorization.
Madagascar applies income tax progressively from 0% to 20% for individuals. Corporate tax is 20%. VAT is 20%. Madagascar has a small double-tax treaty network primarily with France and Mauritius. The OHADA business law framework applies, providing investor protections.
Healthcare in Madagascar is very limited. Antananarivo has a few private clinics including Clinique Akory and Hopital Be, but standards are well below international levels. Expats must carry comprehensive international health insurance with medical evacuation coverage, typically to Reunion Island or South Africa.
Expats with valid permits can open accounts at BNI Madagascar, Societe Generale Madagascar, or BOA Madagascar. Requirements include passport, residence permit, and proof of income. Ariary accounts are standard; EUR accounts are available but limited. International wire transfers are available but can be slow.
Madagascar promotes foreign investment through EDBM (Economic Development Board of Madagascar), which offers free zone incentives, customs duty exemptions, and tax holidays for qualifying projects in manufacturing, agribusiness, and tourism. There is no formal residency by investment program, but qualifying investors can obtain long-term business residence permits.
| Program | Min. Investment | Residency | Citizenship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free Zone Investment | — | No | No |