Work visas
Malagasy Employment (Transformable Visa & Work Permit)
The route for foreign nationals taking up employment with a Malagasy employer, combining a transformable long-stay visa with a work permit for authorised work.
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Exact validity of the transformable visa, the conversion deadline, work-permit fees and the naming/sequence of the competent ministries must be verified against EDBM and Ministry of the Interior official pages; details here are drawn from official EDBM material and secondary sources and not fully 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
- Transformable visa (employment) with work permit / residence permit
- Route type
- Work / employment (sponsored)
- Initial visa validity
- Transformable visa issued for about 30 days, to be converted after arrival
- Verify with the embassy/EDBM
- Conversion window
- Residence/long-stay file must be lodged within roughly 30 days of arrival
- Confirm exact deadline with the authorities
Who it is for
- Foreign nationals with a job offer or employment contract from a Malagasy employer
- Expatriate staff transferred to a company operating in Madagascar
Requirements
- An employment contract approved by the competent labour/civil service authority
- A work permit issued by the labour authorities
- A transformable visa obtained from a Malagasy diplomatic mission before travel
- Passport valid at least six months with blank pages
- Supporting documents for the residence/long-stay conversion
What you can do
- Work legally for the sponsoring employer in the approved role
- Hold long-stay status and a residence permit once converted
How to apply
- Employer secures approval of the employment contract and a work permit
- Apply for the transformable visa at a Malagasy embassy or consulate
- Enter Madagascar within the visa validity
- Lodge the long-stay/residence file with the Immigration and Emigration Service (or EDBM where applicable) within the conversion window
- Collect the residence permit 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.