Get Your Madagascar Dual Citizenship — Learn How to Apply
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Eligibility Overview
- By Birth: You may acquire citizenship if born in Madagascar to at least one Malagasy parent.
- By Descent: Children born abroad to a Malagasy parent may be eligible for citizenship by descent.
- By Naturalization: You may apply after legally residing in Madagascar for at least 5 years (or 2 years if born in Madagascar).
- By Marriage: Foreign spouses of Malagasy citizens may apply after 1 year of marriage and residence.
Important: Madagascar does not allow dual citizenship. You must renounce your previous nationality before becoming a Malagasy citizen.
Step-by-Step Process
- Check Your Eligibility
- Create Your Account
- Submit Required Documents
- Renounce Other Nationality (if required)
- Receive Naturalization Approval or Citizenship Certificate
Benefits of Madagascar Citizenship
- Live, work, and own land in Madagascar
- Participate in civic and political life
- Pass citizenship to children born in or outside of Madagascar
Frequently asked questions.
Do I have to pay taxes in Madagascar if I become a citizen?
Madagascar taxes residents and those earning income from Malagasy sources. If you do not live or earn income there, you generally won’t be taxed.
Does Madagascar allow dual citizenship?
No. Madagascar requires you to renounce your other nationality in order to become a Malagasy citizen.
How long does the naturalization process take?
Usually between 12 to 24 months, depending on your documents, residency, and review by the Ministry of Interior.