Italy visa requirements for Malagasys

Malagasy with the intentions of sightseeing, relaxation, and recreation are the recipients of the Italian tourist visa.

Malagasy may also visit friends and relatives in the country.

Applicants visiting friends and relatives in Italy should obtain a letter of invitation from their host.

The letter should contain the full contact details of the as well as a valid means of identification of the host.

Applicants passport that has a validity of 6 months from the date of departure should be submitted.

A letter from the applicant employer indicating their awareness of the applicants leave and the duration granted should be submitted.

Proof of financial capacity that covers the duration of stay.

 Hotel reservation and accommodation bookings should be made available. 

Travel insurance that has a minimum value of 30,000 euros should be submitted.

Proof of financial sufficiency that covers the applicant's duration of stay should be submitted.

A copy of the applicants travel itinerary with flight dates and tickets.

Minors travelling without the supervision of their parents should submit a copy of their original birth certificate alongside a letter of consent from one of both parents.

Applicants should ensure they have the receipt of paid visa application fees.

The Italian business visa is issued to Malagasy travelling to Italy for business purposes.

Holders of this visa type are allowed to take part in business meetings and sign business contracts.

A letter from the applicant's employer stating the purpose and duration of the business trip should be submitted.

The host company or partner company in Italy should provide a letter of invitation stating the nature of business to be conducted and duration.

If the host company will be responsible for the applicant financially while in Italy it should be clearly stated.

Private business owners are to submit a copy of their business registration certificate.

A copy of their Income Tax Return should be submitted.

Travel insurance of minimum value of 30,000 euros should be submitted.

Proof of medical fitness and yellow fever vaccination should be submitted.

You cannot take up work permanently with this visa type.

Proof of financial sufficiency that covers the applicant's duration of stay should be submitted.

Proof of incentive of returning to home country at the expiration of your visa.

Proof of hotel reservation and accommodation should be submitted.

The Italian student's visa is issued Malagasy with the intention of travelling to Italy for study purposes.

Malagasy should ensure that they have been offered admission before initiating this process.

Applicants offer of admission from the institution of learning in Italy should be submitted.

The letter should contain the details of the course to be undertaken.

Certificates and transcripts from previously attended institutions that qualifies the applicant for the course in which an admission was offered should be submitted.

If the certificates do not match the course in which they have been offered admission, applicants might be denied visa.

Proof of financial sufficiency that covers the applicant's duration of stay.

Proof of part or full payment of tuition fee should be submitted.

Travel health insurance with a minimum value of 30,000 euros should be submitted.

Proof of paid visa application fee should be submitted.

Holders of this visa are allowed to work part-time when school is in session and full-time when they are on break.

An extension to the visa may be granted to cover the duration of the period of study in the country.

If you are a minor travelling without your parents, a letter of consent signed by both your parents should be provided. Also, an unabridged original copy of your birth certificate is required.

You are not allowed to seek public funds while you are in the country.