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Business Travel Requirements for a Madagascar Visa for Canadian Citizens

1. Visa May Not Be Required

   Visa exempt for a stay of up to 15 days. The traveller must:

   • Pay a 10-Euro fee on arrival
   • Hold a passport valid at least six months on entry with one blank visa page
   • Hold proof of sufficient funds 
   • Hold proof of onward/return airline tickets
   • Hold all documents required for the next destination
   • Confirm with their airline that boarding will be permitted without a visa as these conditions are subject to change
   If you will be staying longer than 15 days, then please refer to the requirements below.

2. Passport

   You must provide your actual signed passport, including one copy of the personal information page of your passport. Your passport must:

   • Be valid for the next six months
   • Have at least one blank visa page. Amendments and endorsement pages cannot be used to fulfill this requirement
   • Not be frayed, torn, separating, or altered in any other way

3. Photographs

   You must provide two colour, passport type photographs that meet the following criteria:

   • Be taken within the last three months and printed on high quality photo paper
   • Be taken against an all white background free of shadows
   • Be 51 mm by 51 mm in size
   • Provide the full frontal view of your head with your face centered in the middle and displaying a neutral (non-smiling) expression
   • You may wear neither glasses nor headwear except for religious purposes
   • Your photos should not be affixed to your application and they may not display evidence of adhesive or staples

4. Business Cover Letter

   You are required to provide a Business Introduction Letter from your Canadian-based company. All letters must be printed on company letterhead that displays an Canadian mailing address. Use the sample Business Introduction Letter provided at https://visaconnection.com/forms?formname=Canada-Business-Cover-Letter-Sample.pdf using the exact language and format provided in order to prevent a rejection and possible delays with your visa request.

5. Visa Application Form

   You must provide one completed visa application form. The application form must:

   • Please download and fill out the application at http://www.madagascar-embassy.ca/web/article.php?&article_id=13&lang=us. 
   • Include answers for all fields. If something does not apply, enter "N/A"
   • Display your full name as it appears in your passport
   • Be signed

6. Proof of Travel Arrangements

   You must provide proof of travel arrangements for the duration of your trip.  Details of your intended arrangements must:

   • Include a copy of an itinerary or e-ticket showing entry and exit date
   • Show your full name as printed in your passport

7. VisaConnection Order Form

   You must provide one completed VisaConnection Order Form. The form must:

   • Include a valid email address and payment information
   • Include your signature in blue or black ink

8. Vaccination Certificate

   You must provide evidence of vaccination against Yellow Fever, if you have travelled to an infected area within the past six months.

9. Traveller Registration (Highly Recommended)

   Feel safer and travel with peace of mind by using our Traveller Registration Service. Registration notifies the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development where and when you will be travelling, enabling the Government of Canada to reach you in case of an emergency abroad or inform you of an emergency at home. To enroll in this optional service complete the registration form in this kit and send it to us with the rest of your documents.