Residence & citizenship
Malagasy Residence Permit (Long-Stay / Carte de Résident)
The residence card that long-stay foreign nationals obtain after converting a transformable visa inside Madagascar, confirming their right to live in the country.
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Residence-card validity periods, renewal terms, fees and the exact conversion deadline must be verified against Ministry of the Interior / EDBM official pages; not fully confirmed in this research.
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.
On this page
- Official name
- Long-stay visa / residence card (carte de résident)
- Route type
- Settlement / residence
- Issued by
- Ministry of the Interior — Immigration and Emigration Service (EDBM for investors)
- Conversion window
- File lodged within roughly 30 days of arrival
- Confirm exact deadline
Who it is for
- Foreign nationals settling in Madagascar for work, investment, study or family reasons
- Holders of a transformable visa converting to long-stay status
Requirements
- A valid transformable visa obtained before travel
- Supporting documents for the underlying purpose (work, investment, study, family)
- Passport valid at least six months
- Application lodged with the Immigration and Emigration Service or EDBM within the conversion window
How to apply
- Enter Madagascar on a transformable visa
- Lodge the residence/long-stay file with the Immigration and Emigration Service (or EDBM for investors) within the deadline
- Provide biometrics and supporting documents as required
- Collect the residence card once granted and renew before expiry
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.