Madagascar
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About Country
Continent | Africa |
Capital | Antananarivo |
Population | 27,691,018 |
World share | 0.4 % |
Land area | 581,795 km² |
Official Languages | - French |
Unofficial Languages | - English |
Currency | MGA |
Economy rating | 126 |
Economy GDP | 14,746 millions USD |
ВВП на человека | 533 USD |
Democracy Index
5.7
Hybrid
regime
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Crime Rate |
7.69 |
Safe zone |
Unemployment |
1.8 % |
Low unemployment |
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Average salary |
145 USD |
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Average expense |
398 USD |
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Average rent price |
459 USD |
Immigration
Immigration difficulty |
Normal |
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Recommended Savings |
5,142 USD |
Double citizenship |
Forbidden |
Official site |
Immigration official website |
Compulsory exams |
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Passport rating |
91 Amount of countries: 56 |
Immigration options
| Immigration type | Required Time | Fee |
| Marriage | from 7 to 20 days (paperwork) 5 years (for citizenship) | 70 USD |
| Family reunification | from 7 to 20 days (paperwork) 5 years (for citizenship) | 70 USD |
| Student | from 7 to 20 days (paperwork) 5 years (for citizenship) | 70 USD |
| Employee | from 7 to 20 days (paperwork) 5 years (for citizenship) | 70 USD |
| Investments | from 7 to 20 days (paperwork) 5 years (for citizenship) | 70 USD |
Marriage
| Immigration fee | Immigration Time |
| 70 USD | from 7 to 20 days (paperwork) 5 years (for citizenship) |
List of documents:
- Completed questionnaire;- International passport;
- 2 color photos;
- Receipt of payment of the fee;
- General civil passport;
- Medical insurance;
- Certificate of no criminal record;
- Financial documents: bank statement with bank seal;
- A document confirming the marriage.
Additional Information:
If your spouse is a citizen of the island, then you will be issued a residence permit.The marriage must be official.
Family reunification
| Immigration fee | Immigration Time |
| 70 USD | from 7 to 20 days (paperwork) 5 years (for citizenship) |
List of documents:
- Completed questionnaire;- International passport;
- 2 color photos;
- Receipt of payment of the fee;
- General civil passport;
- Medical insurance;
- Certificate of no criminal record;
- Financial documents: bank statement with bank seal;
- A document confirming the relationship.
Additional Information:
If you have close relatives on the island, you can apply for a residence permit through the family reunification program.To do this, you will need to provide documents confirming the relationship and an invitation from the host party.
Student
| Immigration fee | Immigration Time |
| 70 USD | from 7 to 20 days (paperwork) 5 years (for citizenship) |
List of documents:
- Completed questionnaire;- International passport;
- 2 color photos;
- Receipt of payment of the fee;
- General civil passport;
- Medical insurance;
- Certificate of no criminal record;
- Financial documents: bank statement with bank seal;
- A document confirming the transfer.
Additional Information:
When enrolling in a Madagascar educational institution, you will be given a residence permit.To obtain this visa, you will need to send documents to the embassy that confirm your admission.
Employee
| Immigration fee | Immigration Time |
| 70 USD | from 7 to 20 days (paperwork) 5 years (for citizenship) |
List of documents:
- Completed questionnaire;- International passport;
- 2 color photos;
- Receipt of payment of the fee;
- General civil passport;
- Medical insurance;
- Certificate of no criminal record;
- Financial documents: bank statement with bank seal;
- An invitation from the employer;
- Working resolution.
Additional Information:
You can get a residence permit through employment in Madagascar.There is one main nuance, you need to get a work permit before you apply for a work visa.
Investments
| Immigration fee | Immigration Time |
| 70 USD | from 7 to 20 days (paperwork) 5 years (for citizenship) |
List of documents:
- Completed questionnaire;- International passport;
- 2 color photos;
- Receipt of payment of the fee;
- General civil passport;
- Medical insurance;
- Certificate of no criminal record;
- Financial documents: bank statement with bank seal;
- Permission to invest.
Additional Information:
An investor visa is issued to those who want to invest in local businesses.At first it is given for a month, later it can be extended. There is no minimum investment amount.
Taxes
The main taxes in Madagascar are income tax, VAT, corporate tax, inheritance tax, property tax, social security contributions.Income tax
The personal income tax rate in Madagascar is 23%.
Resident individuals are taxed on income worldwide. Non-resident individuals are taxed only on income received from a source in Madagascar.
Value Added tax (VAT)
The tax rate is 20%. There is a reduced rate of 5%.
VAT is charged on the taxable supply of goods, services and imports.
VAT is mandatory for companies (legal entities) and individuals with an annual turnover excluding tax above 200 million MGA. Companies (legal entities) and individuals with an annual turnover, excluding taxes, of less than 200 million MGA, may be subject to value added tax at their option.
Other taxes from individuals:
- Capital duty – No
- Stamp duty – No
- Capital acquisition tax – No
- Real estate tax. The annual construction tax is levied on the owner of buildings at rates from 5% to 10%
- Inheritance/Property Tax – No
- Property tax/Net worth – No
- Social security contributions. Contributions to the State pension system are required from the salaries of employees. The employer must contribute 13% of the salary, and the employee – 1%.
Corporate tax
The corporate income tax rate in Madagascar is 23%.
Resident companies are taxed on income from domestic and foreign sources. Non-residents are taxed only on income from a source in Madagascar.
Dividends are exempt from withholding tax.
Capital gains. The profit received from the sale of fixed assets is taxed in accordance with the general rules of income tax at the rate of 23%.
Education
The education system in Madagascar consists of 4 stages: primary school, secondary school, senior secondary school and higher education.Education in Madagascar is compulsory for children aged 6 to 14 years.
The typical school schedule is from Monday to Friday, and Wednesday is a day off. Classes are not held on Saturday. Classes last from 6:30 to 12:00 and from 14:00 to 18:00.
Children leave the house around 6 am to get to school. They usually walk several miles together. Older children can ride a bicycle if they have one.
Elementary school
Children from 5 to 11 years old go to primary school. Lessons are taught in Malagasy and French. Children of the last year of study must pass the CEPE national exam in order to enter secondary school.
Secondary school
Secondary School is a four—year program for students between the ages of 12 and 15. Students must pass the BEPC national Exam and receive a certificate to advance to the next level of education.
Senior High School
Senior High School is a three-year program for students aged 16 to 18. Upon completion of this program, students must pass the last national exam to obtain a bachelor's degree and the right to enter the university. Classes are conducted in French.
Higher education
There is only one university in Madagascar.
The University of Madagascar has six separate independent departments in Antananarivo, Antsiranan, Fianarantsoa, Tuamasin, Tuliar and Mahadzanga. The university system consists of several faculties, including law and economics, natural sciences, literature and humanities, as well as numerous schools specializing in public administration, management.
Healthcare
Madagascar has poor healthcare and medical infrastructure compared to Western countries.It is difficult for many people to access medical care, despite the fact that it is free; 40% of the population lives in areas remote from medical centers.
While there are medical facilities in urban areas, they are often severely understaffed. In rural areas, the problems are more serious, as there is not enough transport to mainland Africa during emergency medical care.
Public health in Madagascar
The quality of healthcare in Madagascar is terrible. The Government is gradually working towards achieving universal health coverage in the country by taking appropriate measures to ensure access to medical infrastructure and treatment for rural households.
Private healthcare in Madagascar
Madagascar's healthcare system is a combination of traditional medicine and Western medicine methods. It is accessible to people through public as well as private facilities. Rural provinces mostly practice traditional medicine, and it is available throughout the country.
The private sector provides the best medical services in Madagascar. The increase in foreign aid has raised the standards of medical infrastructure, equipment and trained personnel in Madagascar and significantly raised the standards of private medical institutions. Private healthcare in Madagascar is relatively expensive. During a major emergency, available transportation is by water to South Africa or by air to other countries to improve treatment options.
Medicines and pharmacies
There is no standard recipe protocol in Madagascar. Vacation and medication intake is mainly carried out by unskilled personnel.
Malaria is one of the main causes of morbidity and mortality in Madagascar, despite the fact that huge strides have been made in recent years: the incidence has decreased from 21 percent in 2003 to 5 percent in 2011.
Climate
Climate type |
- Tropical climates
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Climate Information |
Сlimate in different countries |
Madagascar has two distinct seasons: the hot rainy season from November to April and the cooler dry season from May to October. The climate is determined by the combined effects of trade winds and monsoons. The trade winds, which blow all year round, are strongest from May to October. The east coast is on the windward side and has a high annual rainfall, reaching almost 3800 mm in Maroantsetra in the Antongil Bay. When winds cross the plateau, they lose most of their humidity, causing only drizzle and fog. The southwest is desolate, with drought exacerbated by the cold sea current.
July is the coolest month with average monthly temperatures across the island ranging from 10C to 20C, and December is the hottest month with temperatures from 20C to 28C. The temperature usually decreases with altitude, the highest on the northwest coast and the lowest on the plateau.
Most of the island was once covered with evergreen and deciduous forests, but now there is little left except the eastern slope and some areas in the west.
But at the same time Madagascar is the owner of a unique nature with rare representatives of flora and fauna. About 80% of all animals and plants of the island are endemic. These include all kinds of lemurs (there are about 40 of them) and about 9,000 different plant species.