

Brett Massoud
@dadamanga
Australian °µÍø½ûÇø in Madagascar
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About me
Australian
Lives in Tolagnaro
Speaks English Malagasy
Registration: 08 October 2014
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Born in Toamasina living in NJ USA moving to Mada permanently by Saadijo
Hello, I am an American citizen and planning to move to Mada in the near future with my husband. My mother is malagasy and I was born in Madagascar. I am planning for an early retirement and looking forward to move to Mada from USA. 1.How do I get ...

If you have a malagasy embassy near you, you should visit them… the paperwork here can sometimes be confusing but it is only that, paperwork, nothing to get stressed about, you just need to follow the procedures. Read More


Born in Toamasina living in NJ USA moving to Mada permanently by Saadijo
Hello, I am an American citizen and planning to move to Mada in the near future with my husband. My mother is malagasy and I was born in Madagascar. I am planning for an early retirement and looking forward to move to Mada from USA. 1.How do I get ...

1.How do I get my permanent residency? Check the website of the EDBM. They are the sole authority in this case and you should email them and chat about your circumstances. https://edbm.mg/accord-dembarquement/ It is important to note that if you ... Read More


What type of water filtration system are you using? by MalagasyLady
I just completed two years of Peace Corps Service, where I used the wonderful ceramic Berkey water filters, but now that my service is completely, I had to return it. I’m hoping to get down to Tana for the Embassy’s next auction, so I ...

If you saw what comes out of my filters, you would never drink the tap water again, but I am in Fort Dauphin, not Tana. Read More


do people have maids in madagascar? what about prices and safety? by Mathiasawd
Do people have maids in madagascar? what about prices and safety? I may want to have one but concerned about safety issues (since they have access to house) and how much does it cost?

I have had maids for decades. The legal minimum salary is decreed by the government from time to time. Decree No. 2019-927, in 2019 put the the minimum basic wage up to 200,000 Ar for the M1 category. M1 refers to unskilled non-agricultural ... Read More


What type of water filtration system are you using? by MalagasyLady
I just completed two years of Peace Corps Service, where I used the wonderful ceramic Berkey water filters, but now that my service is completely, I had to return it. I’m hoping to get down to Tana for the Embassy’s next auction, so I ...

I bought a multiple cartridge inline one from SANIFER which is hooked up on the water pipe that goes into my kitchen plumbed to one tap just for drinking water. They are not exactly cheap. I rigged up a double system so a total of four cartridges, ... Read More


Inquiry by joyeecanu
Good day! I would like to ask assistance on how to obtain Police Clearance in Madagascar from "Procureur Generalor Cours d' appel of Antananarivo". Badly needed it for Immigration requirements. Insights and help would be appreciated. ...

Hi Marldita. You need a letter addressed to the Greffier en Chef at the Tribunal de Première Instance
, in Anosy, Antananarivo requesting the document with a copy of your passport and the fee. You can get someone else to do it, it takes ... Read More


marrying indigenous magalasy will it help foreigner have ground? by danieldickson601
Wat does Madagascar grant foreigners as right wen they marry indigenous magalasy

It might be useful to note that the Malagasy law does, more or less, allow foreigners to hold land in their own name. You must get the freehold title in the name of your Malagasy partner, and, then you get a notary to do a contrat de bail ... Read More


Thai Embassy in Madagascar by dadamanga
Hey friends. A small group of us plan a holiday in southeast Asia this year and some will be travelling on Malagasy passports. Does anyone here have any experience dealing with the Thai or Indonesian embassies in Madagascar specifically with ...

Thanks for the news. I appreciate the info. Do you recall, did they want to see tickets out in advance? South Africa wants to see tickets out before they issue a visa. Read More

Thai Embassy in Madagascar
Hey friends. A small group of us plan a holiday in southeast Asia this year and some will be travelling on Malagasy passports. Does anyone here have any experience dealing with the Thai or Indonesian embassies in Madagascar specifically with ... Read More


The best apps for °µÍø½ûÇøs in Madagascar by Priscilla
Hello, We invite you to share information regarding some of the apps that have helped to facilitate your move abroad in Madagascar. This will help °µÍø½ûÇøs-to-be who are making the move as well. Which apps did you use while preparing your move ...

Windy is great. For tracking cyclones and bad weather. Read More


How to get Civil marriage in Madagascar . by Rasel Power
Hi . Me and my Fiancee wanto get civil marry in Madagascar . is there anyone can help me with the information .. plz

No a tourist visa cannot be changed to any other sort of visa. I am guessing that one of you is Malagasy? You should go to the EDBM in Antaninarenina and ask them about visas, they are the specialists. Read More


How to get Civil marriage in Madagascar . by Rasel Power
Hi . Me and my Fiancee wanto get civil marry in Madagascar . is there anyone can help me with the information .. plz

Most towns with a mayor (Commune) will be able to do a marriage. There are some basic documents that you need. Last wedding we did here at my place was for English people, we needed a certificate from their home country stating they were not ... Read More


Volunteering in Madagascar by Maximilien
Hi, While living abroad, some °µÍø½ûÇøs wish to get involved in the local community life. What organizations °µÍø½ûÇøs can turn to if they want to volunteer in Madagascar? How to join a charitable institution, what are the steps? Which causes ...

We accept volunteers at Sainte Luce Reserve, if you are interested in wildlife and farming. Our website and Facebook page have many photos and plenty of information about volunteering and you can find us by using google and looking for Sainte Luce ... Read More


Doing business in Madagascar by Julien
Hi, are foreign investors welcome in Madagascar? Is it complicated to register a company in Madagascar? What is the procedure? What is the corporate tax rate in Madagascar? Is it easy to recruit? Any advice you would share with ...

As the opening responses say, the EDBM (Economic Development Board of Madagascar) is here to help. They themselves though are in some small ways plagued by corrupt staff. It is relatively easy and straight forward to set up a company in Madagascar ... Read More


Moving to Madagascar - married couple from Hungary - need information by nita010879
Hi to everyone :) We are a married couple in our 30-ies and we are considering to move to Madagascar, in a very short time if we can. Please can someone help with the basic information about employments, house renting’s, health insurance, ...

I've lived here 20 years and I don't speak French (although I can read it etc, I just don't speak it). But you will have to learn to speak in either French or Malagasy. A french dictionary or google translate will help you understand ... Read More