A Madagascar student visa gives a foreign citizen the opportunity to immigrate to Madagascar on a temporary basis to complete a course of study in the country.

A study visa allows holders to live and work (in a limited mode) in Madagascar for as long as they need to complete the course of study to help support themselves and all dependents.

Conformity to visa criteria

1. It is necessary to provide a letter of acceptance confirming that the applicant has been offered a place in a full-time course of study at a recognized educational institution.
2. Candidates must be able to demonstrate the availability of sufficient funds to support themselves in the country.
3. It must be proved that the payment for the course of study was made in full.
4. It is necessary to apply for private health insurance and provide documentary evidence of this.
5. The Candidate must have a firm intention to return to their country after the end of the training period.

Any foreign national who is planning to enter Madagascar for the purpose of studying must:

Obtain a Madagascar visa (if applicable) to facilitate entry into the country.

Enter Madagascar only through permitted ports of entry.

Present a valid passport to the immigration officer at the port of entry.

Announce the purpose of entry to Madagascar and the intended educational institution.

After entering the country, apply to the designated immigration office and get a student pass to study in Madagascar.