Malagasy citizens in France, and French residents planning a trip to Madagascar, can contact the Embassy of Madagascar in Paris.
Contact Details
| Address | 4, avenue Raphaël, 75016 Paris, France |
| Telephone | +33 1 82 83 92 00 |
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| Website | ambamad-paris.diplomatie.gov.mg |
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| Head of Mission | Rajohnson Olivier Hugues Rija, Ambassador (according to the embassy) |
Consular Section
| Address | 4 avenue Raphaël, 75016 Paris, France |
Consular section details according to the embassy.
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 10:00 - 16:00 |
| Tuesday | 10:00 - 16:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 - 16:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00 - 16:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 - 16:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Opening hours according to the embassy’s own information – please confirm before your visit, especially on French and Malagasy public holidays.
Location of the Embassy
About the Malagasy Embassy in Paris
According to the embassy, it is headed by Rajohnson Olivier Hugues Rija, Ambassador. According to the French Foreign Ministry, about 160,000 Malagasy nationals live in France. In the other direction, about 17,455 French citizens are registered with the French consular network in Madagascar. Besides the embassy, Madagascar has career consular offices in Marseille and Saint-Denis de la Réunion. Four honorary consulates support Malagasy citizens in other parts of France.
Do French citizens need a visa for Madagascar?
French citizens need a visa for Madagascar, which can be obtained on arrival. A valid passport is required. Increased vigilance is recommended for Madagascar, according to the French Foreign Ministry. Details: French travel advice (Conseils aux voyageurs).
Other consulates and embassies in Paris
210 other countries are represented in Paris, among them: Malaysia (embassy), Maldives (honorary), Mali (embassy), Malta (embassy), Mauritania (embassy), Mauritius (embassy), Mexico (consulate), Mexico (embassy), Moldova (embassy), Monaco (embassy), Mongolia (embassy), Montenegro (embassy), Morocco (consulate general), Morocco (embassy), Mozambique (embassy), Myanmar (embassy), Namibia (embassy), Nepal (embassy), Netherlands (embassy), New Zealand (embassy). The full list of all 211 missions is on the overview page for France.
Closing days
Expect the embassy to be closed on French public holidays and on the Malagasy national holiday (26 June). Bridge days around holidays may bring extra closures.
Emergency assistance
Local emergency numbers in Madagascar: police 17, fire brigade 118.
Diplomatic missions of Madagascar in France
Madagascar in France
Measured in a straight line from Paris, the nearest other Malagasy office is the Honorary Consulate in Amiens (about 120 km). Distances in brackets are straight-line distances from Paris.
- Paris – Embassy of Madagascar (this page)
- Marseille (660 km) – Consulate General
- Saint-Denis de la Réunion – Consulate General
- Amiens (120 km) – Honorary Consulate
- Bordeaux (500 km) – Honorary Consulate
- Halifax (140 km) – Honorary Consulate
- Lyon (390 km) – Honorary Consulate
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Details checked on 8 October 2026. Sources: French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs – directory of foreign representations in France, French travel advice for Madagascar, ambamad-paris.diplomatie.gov.mg. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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