Thailand Visa Requirements for Malagasy Citizens (2026)
Yes — but the whole process is online: Malagasy passport holders apply for a Thailand e-Visa. Maximum stay: 60 days. Every number on this page carries the date we last verified it.
Required documents
- Passport valid for at least 6 months from date of arrival with at least 1 blank visa page
- Recent passport-size photograph (white background, front view)
- Proof of travel itinerary including flight details and accommodation
- Return or onward ticket from Thailand
- Proof of sufficient funds for stay
- eVisa approval letter (printed or digital copy) for presentation at immigration
- Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) submitted online before arrival
- Biodata Page of travel document (upload; MRZ must be contained within the full width of the image for auto-population)
- Appropriate photograph taken within six months ("Failure to do so may result in rejection of visa request")
- Financial evidence: amount of no less than 30,000 THB (Single) / 120,000 THB (Multiple), e.g. bank statements, sponsorship letter (.JPG.JPEG.PDF, max 3 MB)
- Other request documents (as requested; portal: "Please check the relevant embassy/consulate's website for specifically required documents.")
Fees & processing
Fee details are queued for government-source verification. The official portal has current pricing.
From official-portal extracts (captured ):
- •An e-Visa is required and is not free: the amount varies by nationality and visa type.
- •Thailand's immigration fee schedule lists a single-entry tourist visa at 1,000 THB per entry. [5]
- •Thailand keeps a list of countries with bilateral agreements exempting visa fees; check whether your nationality is on it. [4]
How to apply
- Choose the visa category that matches your trip - tourism, MICE or medical treatment - on the official Thai e-Visa website. [11]
- Submit your application online through the official portal at https://www.thaievisa.go.th. [11]
- Be ready for the embassy or consulate to ask for extra documents, and check the Thai mission website covering your area before you apply. [12]
Before you fly
- •Thailand lets nationals of visa-exempt countries enter for tourism without a visa for up to 30 days, while visa-on-arrival nationals get up to 15 days. [14]
- •Travellers arriving from or through countries declared Yellow Fever Infected Areas must carry an International Health Certificate proving yellow fever vaccination. [14]
Full Thailand entry guide — customs, health, long stays — on the destination page.
Watch out for
The e-Visa fee is not zero - confirm the exact amount for your nationality and visa type on the official portal before applying.
The embassy or consulate may require additional documents beyond the standard list, so check the mission website first. [12]
Visa exemption and visa on arrival apply only to nationals of the listed countries, so do not assume either applies to a Madagascar passport. [14]
If your nationality is different from the country that issued your travel document, you may need to apply for a tourist visa. [11]
Recent changes
- · upcomingWikipedia tags this page as possibly outdated: Thailand has tightened its visa rules in May 2026
- · confirmedAccording to government plans as of April 2024, the Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) system is expected to launch in a pilot phase by December 2024, with full deployment anticipated by June 2025.
- · confirmedVisa-free stay halved from 60 to 30 days for ~60 nationalities/regions (press report; Wikipedia table updated accordingly).
Frequently asked
How long can Malagasy citizens stay in Thailand?
Up to 60 days.
What documents are required?
Passport valid for at least 6 months from date of arrival with at least 1 blank visa page; Recent passport-size photograph (white background, front view); Proof of travel itinerary including flight details and accommodation; Return or onward ticket from Thailand; Proof of sufficient funds for stay.
Where do I apply?
Only on the official government portal: https://www.thaievisa.go.th
Do Madagascar passport holders need a visa for Thailand?
Yes. An e-Visa must be obtained before travel; Thailand's visa exemption and visa-on-arrival schemes cover only nationals of listed countries.
How long can I stay in Thailand on this e-Visa?
The maximum permitted stay is 60 days.
How much does the e-Visa cost?
It is not free. The fee varies by nationality and visa type, and the immigration schedule lists a single-entry tourist visa at 1,000 THB.
Sources & last verified
Primary source: official government portal — www.thaievisa.go.th (cross-checked ).
Fact data cross-checked against English Wikipedia “Visa requirements for Malagasy citizens” and “Visa policy of Thailand”, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 — attribution, not copied text.
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Last verified: . Entries, fees and rules change — confirm on the official portal before you travel.
This is general travel information, not legal or immigration advice. Rules change and enforcement varies at the border — always confirm on the official portal before you travel.