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Do Madagascar citizens need a visa for Austria?

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Madagascar citizens need a visa to enter Austria. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.

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Madagascar vs Austria: passport comparison

Madagascar

28

visa-free countries

Global rank: #157 · mobility 79.7

Austria

123

visa-free countries

Global rank: #13 · mobility 170.8
22

countries both Madagascar and Austria can enter visa-free together

Madagascar + Austria: passport compatibility

35%

of the world — where both passports have the same visa access

Where Madagascar and Austria travel together — by entry type:

22 both visa-free
15 both visa on arrival
18 both e-visa / eTA
14 both need a visa
128 access differs

Where Madagascar and Austria can travel visa-free together

Travelling as a pair with two different passports? Here is the full list of countries where BOTH of you can enter without a prior visa — plus where your access differs.

Both visa-free (22)

Sort by max stay or the destination's passport strength (tap a header), and filter by region.

Country Max stay Passport rank
Angola 30 days #168
Antigua and Barbuda 180 days #61
Barbados 90 days #48
Dominica 21 days #70
Ecuador 90 days #104
El Salvador 180 days #75
Gambia 90 days #132
Guatemala 90 days #73
Haiti 90 days #175
Honduras 90 days #78
Hong Kong 14 days #46
Lesotho 90 days #122
Malaysia 30 days #41
Micronesia 30 days #89
Nicaragua 90 days #86
Panama 90 days #68
Philippines 30 days #128
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 90 days #56
Seychelles 90 days #58
Singapore 30 days #12
South Africa 90 days #97
Swaziland 30 days #120

Only Madagascar is visa-free (6)

Where to apply: Austria has no mission in Madagascar

Guides tell you a visa is required but never warn that there is nowhere to file it — the mission simply does not exist in your country. We picked the nearest countries that do accept applications and measured the distance.

1
Kenya 2,302 km
Applications accepted in: Nairobi
2
South Africa 2,742 km
Applications accepted in: Pretoria
3
Ethiopia 3,182 km
Applications accepted in: Addis Abeba

Distances are measured between country centroids — a rough guide, not a route. Before you travel, confirm with the chosen consulate that it accepts applicants resident elsewhere: many operate a consular district, and out-of-district applications are not always accepted, often with a longer queue.

Your odds of getting the visa: Madagascar → Austria

Visa guides tell you whether a visa is required. This block answers the second question — will you get it. Figures come from the European Commission's official 2025 statistics, broken down per country pair.

30,6%
of Schengen visa applications refused in Madagascar
+16,1 pp above the Schengen average (14.5%) — refused more often than average
16,489applications filed
11,813visas issued
5,048refusals
#30strictest of 118 countries

The Commission counts applications by where they were filed — at consulates located in Madagascar — rather than by the applicant's nationality. For most countries these nearly coincide, but applications filed there by other nationals are included too. 2025 data. Source: European Commission, DG HOME

How the entry rule changed: Madagascar → Austria

We keep our own archive of visa-rule snapshots and diff them against each other. Here is what changed over the observed period.

The Madagascar → Austria rule itself held steady over the observed period. The context around it did move:

3rule changes for the Madagascar passport, 2 of them easing
July 2024 — June 2026our archive observation window

Comparison is built from our own dataset snapshots; the date marks when we recorded the change, not the official decision date. See all changes →

Austria: good to know

Vienna

Capital

Euro (EUR)

Currency

Central European Time (UTC+1)

Time zone

+43

Calling code

C, F

Power plug

230V / 50Hz

Voltage

Right-hand

Driving side

Where else Madagascar goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Austria

The usual basics for the trip. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy or consulate.

Valid passport

Valid at least 6 more months

Return / onward ticket

Proof you will leave the country

Proof of funds

Enough money for your stay

Accommodation

Hotel booking or an invitation

Travel insurance

Recommended, sometimes required

Visa

Obtained at the embassy in advance

Frequently asked

Do Madagascar citizens need a visa for Austria?
Madagascar citizens need a visa to enter Austria. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.
Which passport is stronger — Madagascar or Austria?
The Austria passport is stronger: 123 visa-free countries versus 28. Global rank: Madagascar #157, Austria #13.
Where can Madagascar and Austria citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 22 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Austria?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Plus a visa obtained from the embassy in advance. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Madagascar and Austria?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Jul 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

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