Business & investor visas
Malagasy Investor & Professional Visa (EDBM)
The residence route for foreign investors and their staff, coordinated as a one-stop process by the Economic Development Board of Madagascar to simplify setting up and living there.
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Professional-visa validity (e.g. three years), fees and the exact eligibility categories must be verified against EDBM's official pages; figures here come from EDBM material and secondary sources and are not individually confirmed.
Important information
Immigration rules and fees can change. This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the latest requirements on the official Madagascar government website before you apply.
- Official name
- Professional visa / investor residence (EDBM)
- Route type
- Business / investor / talent
- Validity
- Reported as a multi-year professional visa (e.g. three years)
- Verify current validity with EDBM
- Processed by
- Economic Development Board of Madagascar (EDBM), one-stop shop
Who it is for
- Foreign investors establishing or holding shares in a Malagasy company
- Company directors and expatriate staff attached to an investment project
Requirements
- Evidence of the investment or corporate role (shareholding, office, or contract)
- A transformable visa obtained from a Malagasy diplomatic mission before travel
- Company and project documents lodged through EDBM
- Passport valid at least six months with blank pages
What you can do
- Run or work for the investment/company in Madagascar
- Hold residence rights for the validity of the professional visa
How to apply
- Prepare the investment/company file with EDBM
- Obtain a transformable visa from a Malagasy embassy or consulate
- Enter Madagascar and submit the residence/professional-visa file through EDBM within the conversion window
- Collect the professional visa / residence card once granted
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.