Madagascar•AfricaWork Visa (Long-Stay)
At a Glance
Processing Time
42-84 days
Application Fee
140 EUR
Stay Duration
Up to 3 years
Renewable
Yes
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Allowed
PR Pathway
Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency — the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Long-stay visa for employed foreigners. Requires employer sponsorship and Ministry of Labor approval. Valid for up to 3 years.
The work visa is Madagascar's primary visa for foreign employment. It requires employer sponsorship and Ministry of Labor approval that the position cannot be filled by qualified local workers. The process is comprehensive and can take 6-12 weeks total.
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Requirements
Personal
Passport Validity
6 months
Criminal Record Policy
Clean record required
Professional
Required Skills
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
At least 1 year validity
Passport photos
Recent color photos
Employment contract
Signed contract approved by Ministry of Labor
Criminal record certificate
Less than 3 months old
Medical examination
Health clearance if requested
OptionalVaccination certificates
Yellow fever if from endemic country
OptionalSponsor Documents
Employment contract
Approved by Ministry of Civil Service, Labor and Social Laws
Letter of employment
Official letter from employer
Company registration
Certificate of registration from RCS
Tax identification number
Company TIN
Company statistics card
Official documentation
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Advantages
- Pathway to permanent residency
- Can bring dependents
- Renewable annually
- Protection of employment contract
Considerations
- Requires employer sponsorship
- Long processing timeline (6-12 weeks)
- Ministry of Labor approval required
- Tied to specific employer
- Expensive visa fee
Application Process
Secure employment
Obtain job offer from Madagascar employer
Employer applies for work permit
Madagascar employer submits work permit application to Ministry of Labor
Ministry of Labor approval
Ministry reviews employment contract and approves work permit (2-8 weeks)
Apply for visa
Apply at Malagasy embassy with work permit approval
Pay visa fee
EUR 140 for long-stay work visa
Receive work visa
Visa issued by embassy
Apply for residence card
Upon arrival in Madagascar, apply for residence card at Ministry of Interior
Application Forms
Work Permit Application
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