Obtaining Madagascar citizenship is possible:

• by birthright;
• if the father is a citizen of Madagascar;
• if the father is not a citizen and the mother is a citizen of Madagascar;
• through a marital relationship.

A foreigner who marries a citizen of Madagascar can obtain citizenship by declaration. After marriage, it is necessary to make a statement to the state official about your desire to obtain Malagasy citizenship. Citizenship is granted on this application with a probationary period of two years.

You can also get citizenship through naturalization. 

In Madagascar, dual citizenship is not allowed for Malagasy people by origin, but naturalized people can retain their former citizenship. To do this, you need to reach the age of majority, get a medical report on a good state of health, both physically and mentally. You can’t be registered and be convicted of committing crimes for a year. Registration of dual citizenship of Madagascar isn’t allowed.

Investor visas, 72-hour entry visas, or a boarding permit for convertible visas must be obtained from the Embassy of Madagascar.

Detailed information about the required documents can be found by clicking on the link https://edbm.mg/one-stop-shop/72-hour-entry-visa-or-boarding-authorisation-for-the-purpose-of-obtaining-convertible-visa/ 

Investors can apply for a residence permit without prior residence.

An immigration visa for a period of one month, converted into a long-term stay, applies to visas for pensioners.

Documents to provide:

• Certificate from the bank confirming periodic replenishment of the account
• Retirement notice or retirement certificate
• Two forms filled out properly and signed by the interested party;
• Two recent 3.5 x 4.5 cm identity photos (not scanned);
• A statement indicating the reason for your stay addressed to the Minister of internal affairs and decentralization;
• Certified photocopy of your passport;
• Certificate of residence and support (legalized signature at the mayor's office) or lease agreement or land ownership;
• A certified photocopy of the national identity card or a valid residence card of the host party;
• Certificate of registration in the Register of foreigners issued by districts or prefectures at the first application;
• Certificate of residence issued by Focontania (original);
• A criminal record statement issued for less than six (6) months:
• 1st request: criminal record extract issued by the country of origin;
• Continued: medical history extract issued by the Antananarivo court.
• Certified photocopy of the visa:
• 1st request: Madagascar convertible entry visa;
• Renewal: The Last visa and resident card (or a receipt for payment of the card price for those who have not yet received the card).

A visa converted to a long-term one can only be obtained from the services of the embassy and consulates. If issued for only 1 month, it must be converted within one month of entering Madagascar by the Immigration Service of the National Police (Ministry of the Interior) to a residence permit in accordance with the conditions required by this service. Granting a visa converted to a long-stay visa does not automatically mean granting a residence permit in Madagascar.

NB: A boarding agreement or a 72-hour entry visa for the purpose of obtaining a visa converted into a long stay is issued only to foreigners arriving from a country where no Malagasy diplomatic or consular representation is accredited, following a prior written request to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Madagascar.