Ireland Visa RequirementsFor Madagascar passport holders
Malagasy passport holders require a short-stay visa (C visa) to visit Ireland. Ireland is not part of the Schengen Area and operates its own independent visa regime. A Schengen visa does not cover entry to Ireland.
Madagascar passport holders require a visa to enter Ireland.
Apply online through the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) portal at inis.gov.ie. Upload required documents: valid passport scans, passport-size photographs, proof of accommodation, return flight, bank statements, and letter of purpose. A fee of EUR 60 applies. Processing takes 8 to 12 weeks for applicants in Africa.
Entry Requirements
Passport Validity
6 months beyond date of entry
Blank Pages
2 blank pages required
Multiple Entry
Single entry only
Work Permitted
No - requires work visa
Current Travel Situation
Madagascar to Ireland: What You Need to Know
Ireland operates outside the Schengen Area and maintains an independent visa policy. Madagascar passport holders must apply for an Irish short-stay visa (C visa) separately. A valid Schengen visa does not permit entry to Ireland. The Irish visa office processes applications online.
How to Get There
Ryanair and Aer Lingus offer affordable domestic connections within Ireland. Most international travelers arrive via Dublin or Cork. Connections from Antananarivo typically go via London, Paris, or Amsterdam.
Money & Banking
Ireland uses the euro. Cards are accepted almost universally. Dublin and other cities are highly cashless. ATMs are available nationwide.
Practical Tips
1. Apply at least 3 months before travel as processing from Africa can take up to 12 weeks.
2. Ireland's visa is completely separate from Schengen; you need both if visiting Ireland and mainland Europe.
3. Show strong ties to Madagascar and a credible travel purpose.
4. Bank statements must cover at least 6 months of transactions.
5. The UK and Ireland share the Common Travel Area; a UK visa does not cover Ireland and vice versa.