Trabajar en Madagascar para Ciudadanía de Andorra

The process of obtaining a stamp visa

You can start by downloading the visa application form.

Then you can fill in the required information in the questionnaire.

Attach a fresh photo according to the photo requirements.

Submit your application and supporting documents to the embassy.

Pay the required permit fee.

Certain precautions must be taken when filling out the application. The information must be filled in correctly and must match the data in the travel documents. If any information turns out to be false or unverified, or if there are any other problems with the application, it will become unacceptable and even be rejected. There are other reasons for refusing a visa. To avoid or minimize the possibility of visa refusal, you should always contact a professional visa agency.

Suiting to the criteria

Before applying for a business visa to Madagascar, you must meet the criteria that will define you as a valid traveler. An application can be submitted after you meet all the necessary parameters to obtain this permission. They are listed below:

• You must have proof of ownership of the business and the purpose of the visit

• You must have proper proof of your business venture to present it to the authorities.
• If you have been invited to a business conference or to a business meeting or meeting with a client, the embassy must receive an invitation from the company.

• You must meet the health requirements

• You must be healthy enough to travel to Madagascar.
• Before traveling to the country, you must pass a medical examination and provide appropriate documentary evidence.

• You must meet the character requirements

• You must have a good character and have sincere intentions to work in Madagascar.
• You must provide appropriate documentary evidence of this (if requested) in the form of a police inspection certificate (PCC).

• You should have enough funds

• You must have or have access to sufficient funds to cover your stay and other expenses in Madagascar.
• You must provide a bank statement or any other equivalent document, as well as proof of the same.

Madagascar business visa requirements

The documents required for obtaining a business visa to Madagascar in different ways depending on the process being carried out. The differentiated requirements for a business visa to Madagascar are listed below:

E-visa requirements

• Passport valid for at least 6 months prior to the trip.
• Photo according to the photo requirements.
• Confirmed flights.
• Confirmation of the purpose of the visit - exhibition pass, invitation, etc.
• Proof of sufficient funds - bank statement, etc.

Visa requirements on arrival

• Passport valid for at least 6 months prior to the trip.
• A properly signed visa application form.
• Photo according to the photo requirements.
• Confirmed flights.
• Confirmation of the purpose of the visit - exhibition pass, invitation, etc.
• Proof of sufficient funds - bank statement, etc.

Stamp visa requirements

• Passport valid for at least 6 months prior to the trip.
• A properly signed visa application form.
• Photo according to the photo requirements.
• Confirmed flights.
• Cover letter.
• Confirmation of the purpose of the visit - exhibition pass, invitation, etc.
• Proof of sufficient funds - bank statement, etc.

Photo requirements

• One copy must be provided
• Photo with the size: 35mm x 45mm.
• This must be a JPEG image or any other format supported for an e-visa.
• The face should take up about 70-80% of the frame.
• The head should be well centered.
• The photo must be no older than 6 months.
• The background should be white.
• Neutral facial expression.
• The hair should not cover the eyes.
• Both ears should be visible.
• The teeth shouldn’t be visible.
• Glasses aren’t allowed, except for prescription glasses.
• The eyes should be clearly visible through the glasses.
• The photo should be taken in clear light.
• There should be no red eyes or flashes that spoil the image.
• Headwear is not allowed except for religious reasons.
• Clothing must not match the background.

Deadline for applying for a business visa to Madagascar

The time required to issue a permit varies depending on the procedure. For example, the time required to get a visa online is about 72 hours (3 days), on the other hand, issuing a business permit offline will take about a week or even more. There are certain factors that affect visa processing offline. These include rushing to the embassy office, having staff, meeting requirements, and so on.

Fees for applying for a business visa to Madagascar

Fees for any type of procedure are usually paid after submitting the application form and documents. In the case of an online permit, the fee is paid online after uploading the application and documents. In the case of an on-arrival visa, the fee is paid upon arrival in Madagascar. The fee is paid to the immigration officer along with the application form and passport. To obtain an Indian business visa with the Madagascar seal, the fee must be paid at the embassy in cash or expense.

After submission

After the documents and application form are received by the relevant authorities, you need to pay attention to some points. Some of them are listed below:

• If there is a chance that applying online will take too long or will be canceled or rejected, you can try applying offline.
• After submitting the offline application form and documents, the application will be reviewed by the Embassy of Madagascar.
• If there are any requirements that need to be complete, you will be notified.
• Once the application is approved, it will be reviewed and you will be granted permission.
• If you need to make any changes to the application or if your plans have changed and you need to withdraw the application, please notify the embassy.
• The visa fee is usually non-refundable.

How to check the status

You can check the status of your business visa to Madagascar online on the e-visa portal or contact the embassy if you applied offline. You can even check the status by contacting the visa agency if you applied through it. There is no need to check the visa status, if it is received on arrival, it is issued on arrival.

When do you get a visa

After the application process is completed, the visa is processed. After completing the processing process, you will receive an e-visa to your registered email address, and the stamp visa will need to be collected at the Embassy of Madagascar. After you have received a visa, you need to pay attention to several points:

Before the trip

• Print out an electronic visa to Madagascar.
• Write down the visa expiration date, as well as the number of allowed entries. You mustn’t stay in the country for longer than the specified period.
• You must visit Madagascar during the validity period of your visa.
• Be sure to have a copy of your passport and other travel documents with you while you are in the country.
• Apply for health and travel insurance from a certified company.

At the border

• Get permission to land.
• Get certified documents and an electronic visa / visa stamp.
• Get an entry stamp in your passport.
• Contact the airport administration for any necessary assistance.
• Check your visa copy for compliance with other guidelines and regulations.

When you enter Madagascar

Take care not to engage in any work activities. However, you can do volunteer work.

A business visa does not allow you to hire residents or reside in the country.

This is a permit that allows you to carry out only business and business-related transactions in the country. You are still allowed tourism.

Keep as far away from tourist-restricted areas as possible.

Make sure that your visa is not expired and apply for a visa extension on time.

A business visa can be extended. To apply for a visa extension, you must have a legitimate reason. Then you can apply to the immigration office with a corresponding application. You will need to provide the immigration office with copies of your passport and a printed page with a visa or visa stamp, after which you will be granted an extension after paying the fee. You also need to take care of some other details. The extension will be granted for 90 days before the expiration of the current permit.