Residence in Madagascar: permits and requirements
Living legally in Madagascar is possible through 3 permit types: work, investment, permanent. Each program has its own requirements; below are the duration, renewal, costs and documentation according to the country's official sources.
Work-based residence card
Residence type #1 of 3
Permit for foreigners employed in Madagascar
Requirements
- A registered employment contract
- A work permit from the Ministry of Labour
- The employer's sponsorship
Documentation
- Valid passport
- Employment contract
- The employer's letter
- Medical certificate
- Criminal record
- Passport-size photos
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- Loi 62-006 — entrada y residencia (Refworld) — Legal text on entry and residence
Frequently asked questions about residence in Madagascar
How many types of residence permits are there in Madagascar?
Madagascar offers 3 residence permit types, grouped into the categories work, investment, permanent. Each permit has its own requirements, duration and documentation, detailed in this fact sheet according to the country's official sources.
How long do residence permits in Madagascar last?
Durations vary by permit type: 1 year renewable (Directorate of Immigration and Emigration); 2 years; 5 years renewable. The exact details of each type appear in the corresponding fact sheet.
Can residence permits in Madagascar be renewed?
Yes. All residence permit types of Madagascar (3 in total) are renewable before their expiration, according to the rules of each program.
What documentation is usually required to reside in Madagascar?
Although each permit requires its own file, the most recurrent documents are: Valid passport; Certificado médico; Certificado de antecedentes penales. The complete list by residence type appears in each fact sheet, together with the corresponding official link.
Does residence in Madagascar lead to nationality?
Yes, through the Naturalisation by residence pathway, which requires 5 years of habitual residence. The complete requirements are in the nationality fact sheet of Madagascar.
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