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We would like to share with you information about the Partial Reopening of Borders of Madagascar!
Updated: 18 January 2021.
The Consulate of Madagascar in Hungary provides official legalization of documens with full rights ..... / FILAZANA AMIN'NY TENY (MALA)GASY / NOTES IN ENGLISH / INFORMATIONS Á LIRE EN FRANCAIS /
The Consulate of Madagascar in Hungary provides official and non official translation of any documens: for example Student Card, Residence Card, Certificate confirming the home address of the applicant, National Identity Card, Certificate of nationality, Certificate of employment, Certificate of family booklet or marriage certificate for married persons etc ....
The Consulate will charge an hourly consultation fee .....
Renewal
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Replacement and naturalization of a driving license issued by a foreign authority ....
The procedures are simple as long as they are organized.
According to the Malagasy texts, real estate ownership depends on the nationality of the purchaser and on the legal status of the property.
From this month of September 2019, Malagasy citizens will be exempt from the visa requirement to enter SADC (Southern African Development Community) member countries, including South Africa. .....

LEGALIZATION OF DOCUMENTS /
FANAMARINANA OFISIALY (LÉGALISATION) IREO ANTONTAN-TARATASY
Filazana
Andraikitry ny Konsily
1. Fanamarinana ara-dalána ireo antontan-taratasy (Légalisation).
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2. Taratasy Vonjy taitra - "Laissez Passer"
Ny " Laissez Passer" dia Taratasy Vonjy Taitra izay azo homena ny olom-pirenena Malagasy monina any ivelany, mandritry ny ijanonany any, ary voamarika tanteraka anefa ny fahaverezan’ny pasipaoro. Ity antontan-taratasy ity dia azo ampiasaina handehanana any Madagasikara.
Ny " Laissez Passer " dia tsy azo ampiasana mihoatra ny zotra mandeha any Madagasikara. Tsy maintsy aseho ny Manampahefana misahana ny Fifindra-mponenana ao Madagasikara izy ity, vao eo ampahatongavana eo amin'ny Seranam-piaramanidina Ivato.
Ny "laissez-passer" dia manan-kery izay voafetra ho iray volana hatreo amin'ny daty nanomezana azy.
Fepetra takiana:
OFFICIAL LEGALIZATION OF DOCUMENTS
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
CONSULAR SERVICES
1 Authentication of documents
Authentication of the following documents is provided at the Consulate:
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Requirements:
2 Emergency travel document - "Laisser-Passer"
An emergency travel document ( " laissez-passer " ) will be issued to a Malagasy citizen who is abroad during his/her stay and is certified by losing his/her national passport . This substitution of the passport is named "laissez-passer" and becomes a travel document to use back to Madagascar.
The " laissez-passer " is usually just a ride, issued to aim to travel to Madagascar, and it shall be submitted to the Immigration Authorities in Madagascar once the individual arrives at the airport of Ivato.
The validity of the "laissez-passer" is fixed between one and three months from the date of issue.
Requirements:
LÉGALISATION OFFICIELLE DES DOCUMENTS
INFORMATION IMPORTANTE
SERVICES CONSULAIRES
1 Légalisation, authentification des documents
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2 Document de voyage d'urgence - "Laisser-Passer"
Le "Laisser-Passer" est un document de voyage d'urgence qui pourrait être délivré á un citoyen malagasy résidant á l'étranger, au cour de son séjour, il est certifié strictement par la perte de son passeport national. Ce document de voyage ne peut être utilisé que pour rejoindre Madagascar.
Le "laissez-passer" est donc en général un simple trajet destiné á se rendre á Madagascar.
Il doit être présenté aux autorités de l'immigration de Madagascar une fois que l'individu est arrivé á l'aéroport d'Ivato.
La validité du "laissez-passer" est fixée entre un mois á compter de la date de délivrance.
Exigences:

TRANSLATION OF ANY DOCUMENTS
The Consulate of Madagascar in Hungary provides official and certified translation of any documens (for administrative purposes):
for example Student Card, Residence Card, Certificate confirming the home address of the applicant, National Identity Card, Certificate of nationality, Certificate of employment, Certificate of family booklet or marriage certificate for married persons etc ....
The following services are available for official and unofficial documents
Fees
All consular fees are payable in EURO and are non-refundable.
Translation | 0,1 Euro / character |
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Lectoring | 0,07 Euro / character |
Revised translation | 0,17 Euro / character |
Certified translation | 0,17 Euro / character + 50 Euro / page |
Translation fees are based on the character strings of the source text (without spaces)

IMPORTANT INFORMATION!
BE AWARE !!!!
Consular consultation
The Consulate will charge an hourly consultation fee for:
(1) information upon business opportunities in Madagascar (investment inquiries, business start-up: to what you need to pay attention, how a company is set up and running, which form of company, what type of taxation you will need to complete your plans , business visa, etc.);
(2) other matters : information upon Madagascar citizenship, family reunification issues, expired national passports, travel issues, social and social issues such as foundation, school building, etc., issuing of Attestation or Certificate for official purposes etc ....
We are not able to provide information or advice on such matters by telephone or email.
The consultation fee or consular fee on other matters is 20 000 HUF per hour, which is prepaid and non-refundable.
Please ask for an appointment for information advice:
1026-Budapest, Sövény u.3.
Tel.: +36 20 3444 668
e-mail:consul.budapest@madagaszkar.hu
konzul@madagaszkar.hu

NATIONAL PASSPORT:
Renewal
All Malagasy nationals residing in Europe are called to renew their passports and to provide in this respect all the required documents listed below:
Renewal of National Passport:
Authentication of Document
Please contact the Consulate of Madagascar in Budapest, in order to that the Consulate credibly authenticates all copies of documents issued by Madagascar and the Hungarian or other european authorities.
Do not waste more time at other embassies for the renewal of your expired passport, the Consulate of Madagascar in Budapest ensures the management of renewal of your paseport. For that, save time by choosing the Consulate of Madagascar in Budapest.
Expected Service Fee to be paid
Should be clear that the total cost of passport processing consists of five parts as follows:
The sum of [(1) + (2) + (3) + (4) +(5)] is the total cost to pay.
For more info about, let you visit "CONSULATE" page
Authentication / Legalization of documents: =====> CONSULAR ISSUES

DRIVING LICENSE:
Replacement and naturalization of a driving license issued by a foreign authority
CLIENT DESCRIPTION
1. Name of the competent body
2. Jurisdiction
As of 01 January 2013, duties related to the naturalization of a driving license, issued by a third country authority, fall within the exclusive competence of KEKKH. The procedure for the nationalization of a driving license issued by a third country authority may be applied for at the Central Office Personal Customer Service (1133 Budapest XIII, Visegrádi utca 110-112.).
3. Documentation required for administration
Documents to be presented at administration:
Documents to be attached to the administration:
4. Method of submission of the document instituting the proceedings (application)
5. Amount of process duty (administrative service charge)
In case of naturalization of a foreign driving license:
6. Over-validating Documents - WORTHLY IMPORTANT !!!!!
Before going to the Hungarian Public Administration / Public Administration Office (KEKKH), please contact the Consulate of Madagascar in Budapest, in order that the Consulate credibly authenticates all documents issued by the Madagascar Authority.
(Refer to "CONSULATE" page
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ARE YOU PLANNING TO RETIRE IN MADAGASCAR?
The procedures are simple as long as they are organized.Why spend his retirement in Madagascar?
Madagascar is a destination that can be enjoyable for retired people. Climate, low cost of living, leisure and culture, many of the assets of this island in the Indian Ocean can attract more than one retiree.
More about ...... Transformable Immigrant Visa / Retirement

PURCHASING REAL ESTATE IN MADAGASCAR FOR FOREIGNERS.
According to the Malagasy texts, real estate ownership depends on the nationality of the purchaser and on the legal status of the property.
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Malagasy citizens (people of Madagascar) exempt from visa to enter South Africa and 66 other countries.
From this month of September 2019, Malagasy citizens will be exempt from the visa requirement to enter SADC (Southern African Development Community) member countries, including South Africa
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Important Information
That should be known: :
Address of the Consulate:
1026 Budapest, Sövény utca 3.
from Monday to Thursday: 11:00 - 15:00,
ONLY by previous registration on arrival.
e-mail: konzul@madagaszkar.hu
Useful information
The main island is the fourth largest island in the World, located in the Indian Ocean. It is famous for pepper, vanilla, and of course the Lemurs. Its population 90% malagasy, 5% europeans, 3% asiatics (indo-pakistanis and chinese), 2% others.
+ Languages: malagasy (the official national language), french and english.
+ State form : Republic, of which:
- Executive - president, prime minister, cabinet;
- Legislative - National Assembly and Senat;
- Juridical - Supreme Court, High Court of Justice, Constitutional High Court
+ Capital of Madagascar: Antananarivo (1 300 000 inhab.)
1. Climate
Two seasons noticeable:
+ Austral summer (from November to March): hot and humid
+ Austral winter (from April to October): dry season, fairly cold on the high lands
2. Hygienic provisions
There is no safe tap water so be prepared with bottled water. The only other option is rice water (water used to cook rice, which will therefore have been boiled). Particularly important to plan ahead if visiting rural areas.
In towns, roadside drink stands, stores, and bars are plentiful. Most sell a range of drinks including bottled water, Coca Cola and Madagascar's beer, Three Horses Beer ("THB"). You can also try the bubblegum flavored soda 'Bonbon Anglais'.
3. Currency
Malagasy Ariary.
Actually 1 euro = 4 122 Ariary (Refer to Exchange rates)
1 HUF = 12.71 Ariary
In general, banks, hotels and retail outlets accept credit cards, travelers checks and foreign currency.
4. Stay safe
Madagascar is a fairly safe country.
You must, however, respect some simple principles:
It should also be noted that, like any other third world country, the presence of beggars never goes unnoticed. This is sometimes uncomfortable for tourists, but these people should be respected none-the-less. They are, predictably, attracted to foreigners and will not hesitate to ask for a hand out. It is recommended that you do not give money, but other useful items, such as a banana, a piece of bread, etc. It is usually accepted with gratitude, and if the beggar is a child, he will run away with a smile on his face.
5. Telecomunication
International calls can be arranged at post offices, prepaid or pay phone or a mobile phone (taxiphone