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🇲🇬 Malagasy citizens · 🇳🇱 Netherlands · Tourist / Visitor

Netherlands tourist / visitor visa success rate for Malagasy citizens

70.1% of Schengen short-stay applications lodged in Madagascar were issued, up from 68.8% a year earlier, across 16,863 decisions in 2025. A Netherlands tourist visa is one of those — a uniform Schengen visa, valid across the whole area whichever state decides it. The European Commission's per-consulate table carries no separate row for the Netherlands in Madagascar, so this area-wide rate is the closest published measure for this exact route, not a Netherlands-specific one. For the same nationality the UK approved 76.4% of tourist applications across 626 decisions. Officers assess whether you are a genuine visitor who will return home on time, and the biggest single lever is return intent. On the money side: €55 per person per day. Dutch border officers work from €55 per person per day, applied flexibly against the planned duration, the reason for the visit and the applicant's personal circumstances. The estimator below weighs your own finances, ties, travel history and refusal record against that.

Last reviewed August 2026 per our editorial standards. Source: European Commission — Annex 25 of the Visa Code Practical Handbook: reference amounts required for the crossing of the external border, fixed by national authorities .

For Malagasy citizens applying, a tourist visa to the Netherlands is decided mainly on whether you are a genuine visitor who will return home on time. Public statistics point to an approximate base approval of around 81% for this route — but your own profile can move that figure a lot in either direction. Published approval rates for Madagascar run at 82.8% on US visitor visas in FY2025 and 70.1% on Schengen short-stay applications in 2025.

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Key requirements

  • Passport valid 3+ months beyond departure and issued within the last 10 years
  • Completed application, photo, and biometrics
  • Travel medical insurance of at least €30,000
  • Round-trip itinerary and confirmed accommodation
  • Proof of sufficient funds; €90 visa fee (2026)

Visa fee (cost)

€90 per adult, €45 for children 6–12, free under 6 — plus a service fee (typically €30–45) where an external centre (VFS/TLS) handles the application.

Money & funds

€55 per person per day. Dutch border officers work from €55 per person per day, applied flexibly against the planned duration, the reason for the visit and the applicant's personal circumstances.

Typical timeline

Apply up to 6 months ahead and at least 15 days before travel; standard decisions take about 15 calendar days, occasionally up to 45.

Common refusal reasons

  • Insufficient or unclear means of subsistence
  • Doubt about the purpose or intent to leave
  • Missing or insufficient travel medical insurance
  • Unjustified or inconsistent itinerary
  • Previous Schengen overstay or visa misuse

Where Madagascar sits in the official data

Two governments publish visa outcomes broken down by country. Neither predicts an individual decision, but together they show how Malagasy applicants fare relative to everyone else, and which of the destinations we cover currently refuses the fewest applications from Madagascar.

UK tourist visas — year to March 2026

The UK is the only government that publishes outcomes by nationality and visa type, so it is the one place a tourist-visa figure for Madagascar actually exists. 23.6% of Malagasy tourist applications were refused across 626 decisions , against 18.9% the year before. That volume makes Madagascar the 94th-largest source of UK tourist applicants, of 110 countries with meaningful numbers. Different country, different rules — a reference point, not your odds here.

US visitor visas — FY2025

A 17.2% adjusted refusal rate places Madagascar 60th of 199 nationalities the State Department publishes — a lower refusal rate than 70% of them. The median nationality sits at 31.8%, so Madagascar is 14.6 points below it.

Schengen short-stay visas — 2025

Across all Schengen consulates in Madagascar, 29.9% of short-stay applications were not issued — 93rd of 127 countries with a meaningful application volume, and 14.3 points above the 15.6% median.

Demand and outcome moved together for Madagascar between 2024 and 2025. Schengen consulates there decided 16,863 short-stay applications, against 16,265 the year before — up 3.7% — while the refusal rate went from 31.2% to 29.9%. That easing meant roughly 213 more applicants were issued a visa than 2024's rate would have produced.

Sources: U.S. Department of State — Adjusted Refusal Rate, B-Visas Only, by Nationality and European Commission — Schengen short-stay visa statistics for consulates . Schengen figures are grouped by the country an application was lodged in, not by passport.

What actually moves the needle

Strong ties to home — a stable job, family, or property

This is the heart of tourist decisions for Netherlands. Make it concrete and documented rather than assumed.

Funds that clearly cover the whole trip

Officers weigh this alongside everything else — gather clear evidence before you apply.

A specific, time-limited plan with bookings

Officers weigh this alongside everything else — gather clear evidence before you apply.

Context for Madagascar applicants

Published approval rates for Madagascar run at 82.8% on US visitor visas in FY2025 and 70.1% on Schengen short-stay applications in 2025. Your personal profile matters far more than any nationality-level pattern, so focus on the levers above.

Avoid the common pitfall

The most frequent reason this route fails is a vague itinerary or thin finances that make your return look uncertain. Address it directly and you remove the biggest doubt.

Frequently asked questions

Is there an official Netherlands tourist visa success rate for Malagasy citizens?

Not one we currently carry. We only print a rate when we hold the publisher's own figure for this nationality and this visa category, and we do not hold one for the Netherlands tourist visas. The figure shown on this page is a modelled estimate built from published route-level data and your answers — we label it as such rather than presenting it as a government statistic. What you can act on is the documented requirement set below, which is what the decision actually turns on.

What matters most for a Netherlands tourist visa?

Officers focus on whether you are a genuine visitor who will return home on time. In practice the single biggest lever is return intent, so make that part of your application as strong and well-documented as possible.

Does a previous visa refusal affect my chances?

Yes. A prior refusal weighs on new applications until its underlying reason is addressed. Find out exactly why you were refused, fix what caused it, and clearly show what is different this time.

Is this a guarantee of approval?

No. GetVisaOdds is an educational planning tool, not legal advice and not a guarantee. Only a consular or immigration officer can decide your application. We show approximate odds and the reasons behind them so you can prepare better.

Is my information private?

Completely. The estimate runs entirely in your browser. Your answers are never sent to a server or stored — there is no sign-up and nothing to leak.

How much is a Schengen visa in 2026?

€90 for adults, €45 for children aged 6–12, and free for under-6s — the same across all Schengen countries. Service centres (e.g. VFS) may add a service fee.

Which country do I apply to for a Schengen visa?

The country of your main destination (most nights), or your first point of entry if the trip is evenly split.

Is travel insurance mandatory for a Schengen visa?

Yes. You need travel medical insurance covering at least €30,000 for the whole Schengen area and stay.

How long can I stay on a Schengen visa?

Up to 90 days within any rolling 180-day period across the whole Schengen area.

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