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Madagascar

Nationality · visas, permits and migration

Moved to OECD countries, 2023
4,741
Top destination, 2023
France
U.S. non-immigrant visas, FY2025
3,330
UK visas issued, 2025
565
Schengen visa refusal rate, 2024
30.5%
NationalityMGISO 3166
Year by year
Data as at 2025
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Visa requirements for a short visit

Whether citizens of Madagascar need a visa for a short tourist or business visit, according to the legal lists. Rules change; check the official source before travelling.

DestinationShort visitLegal basis
Schengen areaVisa requiredRegulation (EU) 2018/1806 (consolidated 30.12.2025)
United KingdomVisa requiredImmigration Rules, Appendix Visitor / ETA National List
CanadaTemporary resident visa requiredIRPR s. 190, Schedule 1.1
Hong KongNo visa for visits of up to 14 daysImmigration Department (HKSAR), visit visa requirements, 31.12.2025
Source: Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 (consolidated 30 Dec 2025); UK Immigration Rules, Appendix Visitor and ETA National List; Canada IRPR s. 190 and Schedule 1.1; Immigration Department (HKSAR), visit visa requirements as at 31 Dec 2025Data as at Oct 2026

Where people from Madagascar move

Inflows of foreign nationals by country of nationality, as recorded by each destination (OECD).

Inflows to OECD countries, 2023
  1. France2,325
  2. Germany1,297
  3. Canada345
  4. Italy185
  5. Belgium137
  6. Japan130
  7. Switzerland76
  8. Austria71
  9. United States60
  10. Luxembourg44
  11. Norway16
  12. South Korea14
  13. Netherlands13
  14. Australia9
  15. Sweden5

Inflows to all OECD countries by year

2,3714,741200020032006200920122015201820212023
2,3714,7412000200420082012201620202023
Data table
20001,722
20011,819
20022,162
20032,241
20042,254
20052,229
20062,772
20072,719
20082,868
20092,975
20103,140
20112,914
20122,966
20133,103
20142,922
20152,891
20163,066
20173,204
20183,247
20193,589
20202,565
20213,385
20224,064
20234,741
Share going to the top destination
49.0%
Destinations recording arrivals
15
Source: OECD, International Migration Database (OECD.ELS.IMD), accessed 24 Oct 2026Data as at 2023

Living abroad

People born in Madagascar who live in another country: mid-year estimates of the international migrant stock (UN DESA). Where a destination records citizenship rather than country of birth, its foreign citizens are counted.

Largest destinations, 2024
  1. France162,751
  2. Réunion17,859
  3. Mayotte10,316
  4. Comoros9,569
  5. Italy2,903
  6. Belgium2,773
  7. Mauritius2,321
  8. Seychelles829
  9. China705
  10. Botswana591
  11. Norway547
  12. Australia348

Living abroad by year

106k212k19901995200020052010201520202024
106k212k19902000201020202024
Data table
199082,170
199598,560
2000119,159
2005143,188
2010156,279
2015175,803
2020196,997
2024212,455
Living abroad, 2024
212,455
Change since 2000
+78.3%
Share living in the largest destination, 2024
76.6%
Source: United Nations, DESA Population Division, International Migrant Stock 2024 (CC BY 3.0 IGO)Data as at 2024

United States

Visas issued to citizens of Madagascar by U.S. consulates (fiscal years, October–September) and certified PERM labor certifications.

Non-immigrant visas by class, FY2025
  1. B1/B21,326
  2. C1/D1,152
  3. J1191
  4. F1158
  5. G4146
  6. G2102
  7. A292
  8. G130
  9. A126
  10. C113

Non-immigrant visas by fiscal year

1,6653,330201720182019202020212022202320242025
1,6653,33020172019202120232025
Data table
20171,385
20182,117
20192,484
2020994
2021444
20222,163
20232,962
20243,163
20253,330
Immigrant visas by class, FY2025
  1. DV14
  2. E14
  3. F44
  4. IR53
  5. GV33
  6. IR13
  7. GV12
  8. FX2
Immigrant visas, FY2025
42
Certified PERM labor certifications, FY2024 (latest year with citizenship)
5
Source: U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, monthly visa issuances (public domain); U.S. Department of Labor, OFLC PERM disclosure data (public domain)Data as at FY2025

Green cards and U.S. citizenship

People born in Madagascar who became U.S. lawful permanent residents (green cards) or U.S. citizens, and admissions of citizens of Madagascar with an I-94 record (DHS, fiscal years).

Green cards by fiscal year

501002015201620172018201920202021202220232024
50100201520172019202120232024
Data table
201570
201690
201760
201880
201980
202080
202180
2022100
202380
202480
Green cards by class of admission, FY2024
  1. Immediate relatives of U.S. citizens40
  2. Employment-based preferences20
  3. Family-sponsored preferences10
  4. Diversity visa lottery10
Green cards, FY2024 (born in Madagascar)
80
Naturalizations, FY2024 (born in Madagascar)
70
I-94 admissions, FY2024 (citizenship)
2,820
Source: U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Office of Homeland Security Statistics, Yearbook of Immigration Statistics 2024 (public domain)Data as at FY2024

United Kingdom

Entry clearance visas issued to nationals of Madagascar (Home Office) and students with a permanent address in Madagascar (HESA).

Visas issued by group, 2025
  1. Visitor477
  2. Other38
  3. Work24
  4. Study20
  5. Family6

Visas issued by year

324648201020122014201620182020202220242025
324648201020132016201920222025
Data table
2010384
2011387
2012384
2013401
2014393
2015434
2016422
2017585
2018602
2019648
2020138
2021142
2022414
2023476
2024571
2025565
Students at UK universities, 2024/25
30
Source: Home Office, Immigration system statistics (year ending June 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0Data as at 2025

Canada

Permits and invitations for citizens of Madagascar, by year the permit took effect (IRCC).

YearTFWP workIMP workStudyPermanent residentsExpress Entry invitations
2025690570685820105
202495057564569065
20231,35540562034530
20226102454303350
202140024532522510
2020115165195755
20197014021011510
2018601201601405
20170901701100
20160351801400
2015025105950
Source: IRCC, monthly open data (rounded to the nearest 5). Open Government Licence – CanadaData as at 2025

Australia

Temporary skilled visas (subclass 457 to 2018, then 482) granted to primary applicants who are citizens of Madagascar, by financial year ending 30 June (Home Affairs).

Primary visas granted by financial year

242006–072008–092016–172019–202023–242025–26
242006–072008–092016–172019–202023–242025–26
Data table
2006–071
2007–081
2008–091
2013–141
2016–171
2018–191
2019–201
2021–224
2023–244
2024–252
2025–263
By stream, 2025–26
  1. Specialist Skills2
  2. Core Skills1
Granted, 2025–26
3
Share of all Australian grants, 2025–26
0.0%
Source: Department of Home Affairs (Australia), BP0014 Temporary Resident (skilled) visas granted, data locked at 30 Sep 2026 (data.gov.au, CC BY)Data as at 2025–26

Japan

Citizens of Madagascar living in Japan at the end of each December, by status of residence (Immigration Services Agency of Japan). 2020 and 2021 were published only as database tables.

Foreign residents in Japan

1092172012201420162018202220242025
1092172012201420162018202220242025
Data table
201275
201378
201483
201586
201696
2017117
2018126
2019134
2022154
2023178
2024201
2025217
By status of residence, December 2025
  1. Dependent52
  2. Student50
  3. Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services34
  4. Permanent Resident31
  5. Spouse or Child of Japanese National18
  6. Highly Skilled Professional6
  7. Specified Skilled Worker6
  8. Designated Activities4
  9. Professor4
  10. Trainee3
Residents, December 2025
217
In work-related statuses
54
Share in work-related statuses
24.9%
Students
50
Source: Immigration Services Agency of Japan, Statistics on Foreign Residents (在留外国人統計), Table 1, end of December (e-Stat; Government of Japan Standard Terms of Use 2.0)Data as at Dec 2025

Schengen visas in Madagascar

Short-stay (C) visa applications at Schengen consulates located in Madagascar, 2024. Applicants are mostly, but not only, its citizens.

Schengen stateApplicationsIssuedNot issuedRefusal rate
France15,42310,3114,75930.9%
Switzerland1,00969531431.1%
Germany18618410.5%

Applications by year

11k22k2009201020112012201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
11k22k200920122015201820212024
Data table
20096,989
201015,039
201113,917
201214,691
201315,140
201415,509
201519,790
201619,471
201720,637
201821,606
201921,353
20203,388
20214,113
202215,027
202316,683
202416,618
Refusal rate, 2024
30.5%
Refusal rate, 2019
21.1%
Source: European Commission, DG Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates (CC BY 4.0)Data as at 2024

Residence permits in Europe

First residence permits issued to citizens of Madagascar in EU and EFTA countries, 2025 (Eurostat).

First permits by reason
  1. Education3,323
  2. Family1,922
  3. Work1,220
  4. Other reasons630
First permits by country
  1. France4,502
  2. Germany1,623
  3. Italy306
  4. Belgium227
  5. Switzerland93
  6. Austria71
  7. Spain67
  8. Luxembourg55
  9. Poland24
  10. Bulgaria20
  11. Netherlands20
  12. Hungary19
Work permits by type, 2025
  1. EU Blue Card9
  2. Highly skilled workers (national schemes)29
  3. Researchers64
  4. Other paid activities1,118
EU Blue Cards granted, 2024
26
Citizenships acquired in the EU, 2024
1,992
Students in EU/EFTA tertiary education, 2024
4,567
Refused entry at EU external borders, 2025
40
Valid residence permits, 31 Dec 2025
51,753
Long-term residence permits issued, 2025
576
Changed status into work, 2025
1,078
Seasonal work authorisations, 2024
49
Source: Eurostat (migr_resfirst, migr_resbc11, migr_acq, educ_uoe_mobs02, migr_eirfs, migr_pop1ctz), CC BY 4.0Data as at 2024–2025

National statistics in Europe

Citizens of Madagascar in the figures of national statistics offices: residence permits granted in Denmark, immigrations by grounds for settlement in Sweden and immigrants with a non-EU/EFTA nationality by migration motive in the Netherlands; Finland and Austria publish immigration and emigration by citizenship only.

CountryYearAllWorkStudyFamilyProtectionOther or unknown
Denmark2025403100
CountryYearImmigrationEmigrationNet migration
Finland2025404
Austria2025827012
Source: Danmarks Statistik, Statistikbanken VAN66 and VAN77M (CC BY 4.0); SCB (Statistics Sweden), Statistikdatabasen TAB1614 and TAB6670 (CC0); CBS (Statistics Netherlands), StatLine 84809NED (CC BY 4.0); Statistics Finland (Tilastokeskus), StatFin 11a8 (CC BY 4.0); Statistik Austria, OGD_bevwan020_AUSSENWAND_100 (CC BY 4.0)Data as at 2025

Foreign embassies and consulates in Madagascar

Countries with an embassy or consulate in Madagascar, as recorded in Wikidata.

CountryEmbassiesConsulates-generalConsulates
Algeria1——
China1—1
France11—
Germany1——
India1——
Indonesia1——
Japan1——
Morocco1——
Russia1——
South Africa1——
Switzerland1——
Türkiye1——
United Kingdom1——
Countries
13
Missions
15
Source: Wikidata (CC0)Data as at Oct 2026

Remittances

Money that migrants send home: personal remittances received by Madagascar, in current US dollars (World Bank).

Remittances received by year, US$ million

3086162000200320062009201220152018202120242025
308616200020052010201520202025
Data table
200011
200111
200229
200316
200412
2005102
2006150
2007254
2008314
2009284
2010456
2011335
2012330
2013358
2014344
2015327
2016299
2017343
2018426
2019408
2020495
2021440
2022385
2023311
2024406
2025616
Remittances received, 2025
US$616 million
Share of GDP, 2025
3.1%
Average cost of sending US$200 to Madagascar, 2023
2.9%
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators (CC BY 4.0)Data as at 2025

All corridors from Madagascar

Destinations with a dedicated page for citizens of this country.

  • Madagascar → France
  • Madagascar → Germany
  • Madagascar → Canada
Source: OECD, International Migration Database (OECD.ELS.IMD), accessed 24 Oct 2026Data as at 2023

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