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Madagascar |
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Madagascar, or Republic of Madagascar (older name
Malagasy Republic, French:
République malgache), is an island nation in the Indian Ocean
off the southeastern coast of Africa. The main island, also called
Madagascar, is the fourth-largest island in the world, and is home to 5%
of the world's plant and animal species, of which more than 80% are
endemic to Madagascar. They include the lemur infraorder of primates,
the carnivorous fossa, three bird families and six baobab species. Two
thirds of the population live below the international poverty line of
US$1.25 a day.
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Madagascar Facts
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Required Items/Steps Checklist |
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Passport Requirements: Send
us your original, signed
passport valid
for 6 months beyond stay, and with at least one blank visa page
available for visa stamp(s). The Amendment pages in the back of
the passport can't be used for visa stamp. |
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Visa
Application Form: One
visa application forms per applicant
properly completed and signed. Signature must be original on
each application. Improperly completed forms may delay the
processing of your visa. |
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Photo Requirements: Two
recent 2 x 2 passport type photographs, in color, front view and
with a plain/light background. (snapshots are not accepted).
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For Business Travelers:
Business Letter - Letter from employer or sponsoring
company, on company letterhead, introducing the applicant,
indicating the applicant’s employment status/position held in
the company, and clearly stating the purpose of visit to
Madagascar. The business letter must also indicate who will be
financially responsible for the applicant and must provide
detailed contact information in host country. |
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Proof of Departure:
Computer generated flight itinerary from the airline or a travel
agency, copy of airline ticket or a corporate letter stating
travel plans. A signed letter on the travel agency’s letterhead
confirming round-trip booking may also be submitted.
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Complete the Passport Rush
Service Order Form You must
include a copy of this form with all other supporting documents.
(NOTE: Consular fees are NON-refundable. If visa is rejected and
resubmitted new consular fees will apply). |
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Service Fees
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•Regular
(4 day) Processing
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$60.00 |
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•Rush
(3 Day) Processing |
$120.00 |
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•Emergency
(Same Day) Processing |
$240.00 |
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Visa Validity
Visas are usually valid for
6 months from date of issuance. Visas are issued for either
single or multiple entries based on applicant's request and
consulate's discretion. |
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Visa Processing Time
Visas are usually processed
in 4 working days. Rush and Emergency service may be available
for additional fees. Please visit our Consular Fees page for
details. Rush and Emergency service is defined as any attempt
made by Passport Rush to retrieve the visa in less time than the
amount required by the embassy to process the visa.
In order to ensure that
visa applications for most embassies/consulates are submitted on
the day that we receive them, they should be shipped to us via
FedEx Priority Overnight (not First Overnight or Standard
Overnight).
Non-refundable tickets or reservations should not be purchased
until all visas and passports are secured and in your
possession. |
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