Family visas
Malagasy Family Reunification (Transformable) Visa
The long-stay route for spouses and dependants joining a resident or Malagasy family member, letting close family settle together in Madagascar.
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The precise family-reunification eligibility rules, per-applicant fees, transformable-visa validity and conversion deadline must be verified against official EDBM / Ministry of the Interior sources; monetary figures circulating in secondary sources are not official.
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
- Transformable visa (family reunification) with resident card
- Route type
- Family / dependant
- Initial visa validity
- Transformable visa issued for about 30 days, to be converted after arrival
- Verify with the embassy/EDBM
Who it is for
- Spouses and dependants joining a foreign resident or a Malagasy family member
Requirements
- Evidence of the family relationship (marriage/birth documents, legalised as required)
- Evidence of the sponsoring resident's or citizen's status in Madagascar
- A transformable visa obtained from a Malagasy diplomatic mission before travel
- Passport valid at least six months with blank pages
What you can do
- Reside in Madagascar with the family member for the validity of the long-stay status
How to apply
- Gather relationship and sponsor documents
- Apply for a transformable visa at a Malagasy embassy or consulate
- Enter Madagascar within the visa validity
- Convert to long-stay status and apply for a resident card with the Immigration and Emigration Service within the conversion window
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.