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

Quick answer: Brazilian citizens travelling to Madagascar for tourism should use Madagascar’s official eVisa portal or confirm the visa-on-arrival procedure before departure. Madagascar’s official portal states that all nationalities are eligible for an online tourist eVisa and that applications can also be made at eVisa counters on arrival; it describes the tourist eVisa as single-entry with a maximum duration of 60 days.

The available research does not establish a current Brazilian-specific fee. The official portal’s fee table is not displaying usable amounts, so confirm the current cost on the official portal before paying or travelling. Processing information also differs by source: the official portal says an electronic travel authorisation is issued no later than 72 hours after online registration is validated, while a Madagascar embassy source advises allowing seven business days and applying at least 15 days before the trip.

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

Madagascar visa requirements for Brazilian citizens

Madagascar’s official eVisa service says that “all nationalities” are eligible for an eVisa, which includes Brazilian passport holders. For a tourist trip, the relevant route is the tourist eVisa; the official portal also says that tourists can apply at eVisa counters on arrival.

There is a discrepancy in publicly available entry guidance. The UK government’s Madagascar travel advice says visitors can enter for up to 15 days without a visa if they pay a 10-euro administration fee on arrival and show an onward or return ticket. That statement does not match the Madagascar portal’s description of an online tourist visa and visa-on-arrival process, and the supplied sources do not confirm whether the 15-day rule applies to Brazilian citizens in 2026.

For that reason, Brazilian travellers should not rely on visa-free entry without checking directly with Madagascar’s official immigration or eVisa service. Applying through the official portal in advance gives you an electronic travel authorisation to present to the airline and immigration authorities, provided the application is approved.

Which Madagascar visa should a Brazilian traveller use?

Option	What the research confirms	Best use
Tourist eVisa	The official portal says all nationalities are eligible. It describes the tourist eVisa as single-entry, with a maximum duration of 60 days.	Tourism when you want authorisation before flying.
Tourist visa on arrival	The official portal says applications can be made at eVisa counters on arrival and that online and arrival prices are the same. The current amount is not displayed in the supplied official portal content.	Travellers who have confirmed that their arrival airport and travel circumstances support this route.
Possible short visa-free entry	The UK government states that visitors can stay up to 15 days without a visa, subject to a 10-euro administration fee and onward or return-ticket evidence.	Do not assume this applies to your Brazilian passport without official confirmation.

The tourist eVisa is not a multiple-entry document: the official portal describes it as single-entry. If your itinerary leaves Madagascar and returns later, ask the issuing authority whether you need a separate visa or a different category before booking flights.

How Brazilian citizens apply for the Madagascar eVisa

1. Use the official Madagascar portal

Madagascar identifies evisamada.gov.mg as the only official website for online visa applications and warns travellers about fraudulent websites. Check that the address is correct before entering passport or payment-card information.

2. Prepare the information and documents

The official portal tells applicants to have a valid passport, a credit card, access to email and a trusted phone, and identity and travel information ready. Independent visa guidance also lists a passport scan, a passport-size photograph and a return or onward ticket among the documents commonly requested for Brazilian applications.

• Passport: use the passport you will carry to Madagascar and enter its details exactly as printed. The UK government advises that the passport expiry date must be at least six months after arrival and that the passport should have at least two blank pages.
• Travel details: have your intended arrival information and onward or return arrangements available. The UK government specifically says onward or return tickets may need to be shown for the short-stay entry route.
• Photograph: prepare a recent passport-style image in case the application form requests one. Independent guidance lists a white-background passport photo as a requirement, but the supplied official portal excerpt does not specify the image format or dimensions.
• Contact details: keep an email address and trusted phone available because the official service uses them during registration and authorisation.

Do not submit an application with a passport number, name, date of birth or travel date that differs from your passport or itinerary. A mismatch can create problems at check-in or immigration, although the supplied official sources do not publish a specific rejection-rate or error statistic.

3. Create the account and complete the form

The official portal describes a three-step process: create an account, enter identity and travel information, and pay by credit card. Review every field before submission, particularly the passport number, nationality, arrival date and requested stay period.

4. Pay and save the authorisation

After payment and validation, the electronic travel authorisation is sent through the online service. The official portal says it is issued no later than 72 hours after validation and should be printed or kept on a smartphone for police control on arrival. Carry a printed copy as a backup, even if you also store the document digitally.

Madagascar visa fees and payment for Brazilians

The official portal says online visa prices are the same as prices paid on arrival. However, the supplied official page shows blank placeholders rather than current amounts for the 1–15, 16–30, 31–60 and 61–90-day bands.

Fee question	Reliable answer from the supplied research
How much does the Brazilian tourist eVisa cost?	The current amount is not available in the supplied official portal content. Confirm the current fee on the official portal.
Is online payment available?	Yes. The official portal instructs applicants to use a credit card.
Is the arrival price different?	The official portal says online and visa-on-arrival prices are the same.
Is the 10-euro amount relevant?	The UK government quotes a 10-euro administration fee for its stated up-to-15-day visa-free entry route. This should not be treated as the general eVisa price.

Use the amount displayed by the official Malagasy service at the time of application, and check whether your card issuer adds foreign-exchange or transaction charges. Do not rely on third-party websites quoting a fixed dollar amount because the official fee display supplied for this article is incomplete.

Processing time, validity and permitted stay

The official Madagascar portal says travellers may apply between one week and six months before departure. It also says the electronic travel authorisation is issued no later than 72 hours after online registration has been validated.

A separate Madagascar embassy source advises that visa processing takes seven business days and recommends applying at least 15 days before the trip. Because the portal and embassy guidance use different timeframes, apply well before your flight rather than relying on the shortest stated estimate.

The official portal describes the tourist eVisa as single-entry and valid for a maximum stay of 60 days. The UK government separately says a tourist visa obtained on arrival can be issued for 30 or 60 days and that visas can be extended to a maximum total stay of 90 days. These limits may relate to different visa routes, so verify the authorised stay printed on your document and do not assume that an online authorisation automatically permits 90 days.

Arriving in Madagascar: what immigration may check

At check-in and on arrival, carry the same passport used in your application, your approved eVisa or other confirmed entry authorisation, and your onward or return ticket. The official portal says the electronic authorisation can be printed or shown on a smartphone for police control. The UK government also advises travellers to make sure the passport meets the six-month validity and blank-page requirements.

If you are using the arrival option, follow signs for the eVisa counters and allow time for the application and payment process. The official portal confirms that visa applications can be made on arrival, but the supplied material does not identify every eligible airport, queue time or payment method at each airport.

Brazil is listed among countries associated with yellow-fever risk in the supplied travel-entry research. Travellers arriving from Brazil may therefore be asked for an International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis, commonly called the yellow card. Carry the certificate if your itinerary begins in Brazil or includes another yellow-fever-risk country, and verify the current health rule with Madagascar’s authorities or your airline before departure.

For broader planning, SafariFind’s guide to Madagascar vaccine requirements for South African travellers explains why health documents can depend on the countries visited before arrival. The same principle matters for Brazilian itineraries: entry health checks can depend on your route, not only your nationality.

Transit, extensions and overstays

If Madagascar is only a transit point, check the rules for your exact airport connection, whether you pass immigration and whether you change terminals or airlines. The supplied official sources do not establish a general transit exemption for Brazilian passport holders, so confirm the requirement with the airline and Malagasy authorities before booking a connection.

The UK government states that tourist visas can be extended to a maximum total stay of 90 days while in Madagascar. The supplied official portal does not provide a standard extension procedure or current extension fee. If you need more time, contact Malagasy immigration before the authorised stay expires and obtain written confirmation of the permitted extension.

Do not overstay. The UK government warns that people who overstay may be detained or deported. Your passport stamp and electronic authorisation should be checked together so that the departure date matches the permission granted.

Common Madagascar visa mistakes for Brazilian citizens

• Using a non-official website: Madagascar says its evisamada.gov.mg platform is the only official online visa site.
• Waiting until the last few days: the portal quotes up to 72 hours after validation, while embassy guidance recommends seven business days and applying at least 15 days before travel.
• Relying on an old fee: the official fee table supplied for this article is not displaying amounts. Confirm the current fee before payment.
• Choosing the wrong stay length: the online tourist eVisa is described as maximum 60 days, while other guidance discusses a possible 90-day total after extension.
• Arriving with an invalid passport: the UK government advises six months’ validity after arrival and at least two blank pages.
• Ignoring the yellow-fever certificate: Brazil is included in the supplied yellow-fever-risk list, so confirm whether your route triggers a certificate check.
• Assuming visa-free entry: the 15-day visa-free statement in UK guidance conflicts with the official portal’s broader visa process. Confirm the rule for Brazilian citizens directly before departure.

Once your entry documents are confirmed, you can compare safari packages on SafariFind and plan the rest of your Madagascar itinerary around the authorised dates.

For comparison with other nationalities, SafariFind also covers Madagascar visa rules for Emirati citizens and the Madagascar visa process for Singaporean citizens. Those guides are not substitutes for checking the rules attached to a Brazilian passport.

Important: This article is general travel information, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements, fees, processing times and health controls can change. Confirm your situation with Madagascar’s official eVisa portal, Malagasy immigration or the nearest Madagascar diplomatic mission before travelling.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do Brazilian citizens need a visa for Madagascar?

Brazilian citizens should confirm a tourist eVisa or visa-on-arrival route before travelling. Madagascar’s official portal says all nationalities are eligible for an eVisa and that tourist applications can also be made on arrival, while separate UK guidance mentions a possible visa-free stay of up to 15 days; because these sources differ, confirm the rule directly for your Brazilian passport.

What is the official Madagascar visa option for Brazilian tourists?

The official option is the single-entry tourist eVisa, with a maximum duration of 60 days according to Madagascar’s portal. The portal also says tourists can apply at eVisa counters on arrival.

How much is the Madagascar visa for Brazilian citizens?

The current Brazilian fee is not confirmed by the supplied official portal content. Madagascar’s portal says online and arrival prices are the same, but its fee table is displaying blank amounts, so confirm the current fee on the official portal before applying.

How long does a Madagascar eVisa take for Brazilians?

The official portal says the electronic authorisation is issued no later than 72 hours after online registration is validated. A Madagascar embassy source advises allowing seven business days and applying at least 15 days before travel, so apply early.

How long can Brazilian citizens stay in Madagascar with an eVisa?

The official tourist eVisa is described as single-entry with a maximum stay of 60 days. Other official travel advice says a tourist visa may be extended to a maximum total stay of 90 days, so check the stay period actually granted on your document.

What passport validity is required for Madagascar?

Your passport should expire at least six months after the date you arrive and should have at least two blank pages, according to UK government travel advice for Madagascar.

Can Brazilians get a Madagascar visa on arrival?

Yes, Madagascar’s official eVisa portal says the visa application can also be made on arrival at eVisa counters. The supplied source does not list every participating airport or current arrival payment method, so confirm the details with your airline or Malagasy authorities.

Do Brazilians need a yellow-fever certificate for Madagascar?

Brazilian travellers may be asked for a yellow-fever vaccination certificate because Brazil appears on the supplied yellow-fever-risk country list. Confirm the current requirement for your complete itinerary before departure and carry the International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis if applicable.

Can I apply for the Madagascar eVisa six months before travelling?

Yes. Madagascar’s official portal says travellers can apply between one week and six months before departure. Applying early is sensible because another Madagascar embassy source recommends applying at least 15 days before the trip.

What happens if I overstay my Madagascar visa?

Overstaying can lead to detention or deportation, according to UK government travel advice. Contact Malagasy immigration before your authorised stay ends if you need an extension.