About the Madagascar Digital Nomad Visa
Madagascar offers the No dedicated digital nomad visa. Tourist Visa on Arrival or e-Visa for short stays. for non-resident remote workers and self-employed professionals. The program lets eligible applicants live in Madagascar for Tourist Visa on Arrival: 30 days (extendable to 90 days total in-country at Direction Générale de l'Immigration). E-Visa: 30 days or 60 days option. while working remotely for clients or employers based outside the country.
Applicants typically need to demonstrate stable monthly income of at least the income required by the program, valid health insurance, and a clean criminal record. It is renewable, allowing nomads to extend their stay.
Tax-wise, Madagascar treats digital nomad visa holders distinctly from local residents — see the Taxes section below for the full picture.
Requirements & Eligibility
Income
No minimum income for tourist visa. Must show adequate funds for stay (typically USD $100/day recommended). No remote work visa framework.
Documents needed
- E-Visa: valid passport (6+ months validity)
- digital passport photo
- accommodation details
- return or onward flight
- credit card for payment. Visa on Arrival: same documents plus cash (USD $35).
How to Apply for the Madagascar DNV
Processing time: E-Visa online: 3–10 business days. Visa on Arrival: immediate at Antananarivo (TNR) and other international airports.
- 1FOR DIGITAL NOMADS:
- 2Apply for e-Visa online at evisamadagascar.com (USD $40 for 30 days; USD $70 for 60 days; 3–10 business days processing). OR get Visa on Arrival at Ivato International Airport in Antananarivo (TNR; USD $35; immediate).
- 3Enter Madagascar.
- 4For longer stays: extend at Direction Générale de l'Immigration (DGI) in Antananarivo before visa expiry — up to 90 days total per entry.
- 5Remote work from Madagascar requires reliable power (frequent outages) and internet (improving in Antananarivo but unreliable elsewhere).
- 6No formal digital nomad framework exists.
Application fees: Visa on Arrival: USD $35 (30 days). E-Visa: USD $40 (30 days) or USD $70 (60 days). Extension fee: approximately USD $30–$50 per 30-day extension. Maximum stay: 90 days per entry.
Official sourceVisa Duration & Renewal
Initial duration: Tourist Visa on Arrival: 30 days (extendable to 90 days total in-country at Direction Générale de l'Immigration). E-Visa: 30 days or 60 days option.
Renewal: Yes — the No dedicated digital nomad visa. Tourist Visa on Arrival or e-Visa for short stays. can be renewed beyond the initial period.
Taxes for Digital Nomads in Madagascar
Madagascar income tax: progressive rates. Resident tax: approximately 0%–20%. Non-residents: taxed on Madagascar-sourced income only. Madagascar uses the Ariary (MGA). No digital nomad tax framework.