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Immigrate to Canada from Madagascar
Regulated Canadian immigration advice for people living in Madagascar, from an RCIC (licence R534491). In English or French.
Moving from Madagascar to Canada
Malagasy and French are Madagascar’s official languages. Malagasy professionals and students educated in French are eligible for Canada’s French-language programs, and our Port Louis office is in the same Indian Ocean region, one hour ahead of Antananarivo.
Vikesh Immigration Services is a Canadian immigration consultancy founded in 2021, with offices in Ajax, Ontario and Port Louis, Mauritius. Our director, Vikesh Ramroop, is a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant, and you can verify licence R534491 on the public register of the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants. We work with clients in Madagascar by video call, WhatsApp and email, in English or French, so you do not need to travel to meet us.
We start with a free evaluation, then tell you plainly which options are realistic, what each will cost and what to prepare. We do not promise approvals. Our fees are kept affordable and are given to you in writing before you commit.
Madagascar and Canada at a glance
| Languages in Madagascar | Malagasy and French (official) |
|---|---|
| Visiting Canada | Visitor visa (temporary resident visa) required before travel. |
| French in Express Entry | Up to 50 additional CRS points for NCLC 7 or higher in all four French abilities, plus selection rounds for French-speaking candidates |
| Francophone Mobility work permit | Open to French-speaking workers of any nationality with a job offer outside Quebec |
| International Experience Canada | No youth mobility agreement between Canada and Madagascar at present |
| Francophone student pilot | Citizens of Madagascar are eligible |
| Accepted language tests | TEF Canada or TCF Canada for French; IELTS General Training, CELPIP-General or PTE Core for English |
Source: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (canada.ca), checked on 13 November 2026. Rules change, and we confirm the current position before you apply.
Routes to Canada for people in Madagascar
Express Entry and permanent residence
Express Entry manages the Federal Skilled Worker, Canadian Experience Class and Federal Skilled Trades programs. No job offer is required. French is a real advantage: candidates with NCLC 7 or higher in all four abilities receive 25 or 50 additional points, depending on their English results, and IRCC holds selection rounds for French-speaking candidates.
Work permits and Francophone Mobility
Francophone Mobility is a work permit for French-speaking workers who have a job offer outside Quebec. The employer does not need a Labour Market Impact Assessment, and the French level asked for is NCLC 5 in speaking and listening. We do not find jobs or sell job offers.
Study permits
A study permit is for students accepted by a designated learning institution. Citizens of Madagascar are on the eligible list for the Francophone Minority Communities Student Pilot, for French-language programs at participating institutions outside Quebec. The pilot asks for French at NCLC 5 and offers a route to permanent residence after graduation. The current intake opened in August 2026 and is capped, so places are limited.
Family sponsorship
Canadian citizens and permanent residents can sponsor a spouse, common-law or conjugal partner and dependent children living in Madagascar for permanent residence. IRCC assesses the sponsor, the relationship and the applicant’s admissibility.
Visitor visa and Super Visa
Citizens of Madagascar need a visitor visa (temporary resident visa) before travelling to Canada, whether for tourism, a family visit or a business trip. Officers look closely at the purpose of the trip, your finances and your ties to home, so a clear and well-documented application matters. Parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens and permanent residents can apply for a Super Visa, which allows stays of up to five years per entry.
Francophone communities outside Quebec
Canada wants more French-speaking newcomers in its Francophone minority communities, from New Brunswick to British Columbia. The Francophone Community Immigration Pilot offers permanent residence to workers with a job offer from a designated employer in one of six participating communities. Quebec selects its own skilled workers under separate rules.
Our services for clients in Madagascar
Every service is handled by, or under the supervision of, a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant.
How we work with you
- Free evaluationWe look at your profile and tell you which routes are realistic.
- Written agreementYou receive our fees and the scope of our work in writing before you pay anything.
- A checklist built for your caseYou get clear instructions, and we review each document.
- Submission and follow-upWe submit a complete application, answer IRCC’s requests and update you until a decision is made.
Questions we hear from Madagascar
Do citizens of Madagascar need a visa to visit Canada?
Yes. Citizens of Madagascar need a visitor visa (temporary resident visa) before travelling to Canada, and most applicants must also give biometrics.
French is my first language. Do I still need a French test?
Yes. IRCC only accepts results from TEF Canada or TCF Canada, taken less than two years before you apply, even if you were educated entirely in French. A good result is what turns your French into points.
Can I immigrate to Canada from Madagascar without a job offer?
Yes. Express Entry does not require a job offer. Most candidates are selected on their age, education, language results and work experience, and French speakers have an additional advantage.
Do you have an office in Madagascar?
No. Our offices are in Port Louis, Mauritius and Ajax, Ontario. We work with clients in Madagascar by video call, WhatsApp and email, and applications to IRCC are submitted online.
Do you guarantee approval?
No. Decisions are made by Canadian immigration officers, and no honest consultant can promise a result. We promise accurate advice, a complete application and regular updates.
Speak to a regulated consultant
Wherever you are in Madagascar, you can call, WhatsApp or email either office. Tell us your age, education, occupation and language ability, and we will tell you where you stand. The first evaluation is free.
Port Louis office, Mauritius
- Phone: +230 5509 2429
- WhatsApp: message Port Louis
- Monday to Friday, 9:00 to 16:00 (Mauritius time, GMT+4)
Canada office, Ajax, Ontario
- Phone: +1 647 612 2429
- WhatsApp: message Toronto
- Monday to Friday, 9:00 to 16:00 (Toronto time)
Email and online
En français
Vous vivez à Madagascar et souhaitez immigrer au Canada ? Vikesh Immigration Services est dirigé par un consultant réglementé en immigration canadienne (CRIC, permis R534491). Nous vous accompagnons en français ou en anglais : Entrée express, permis de travail (dont Mobilité francophone), permis d’études, parrainage familial, visa de visiteur et super visa. Un visa de visiteur est requis avant de vous rendre au Canada.
Demandez votre évaluation gratuite par WhatsApp, par téléphone ou par courriel. Nous ne garantissons aucun résultat : les décisions sont prises par les agents d’immigration canadiens.
The information on this page is general, was checked against canada.ca on 13 November 2026 and can change. It is not advice on your individual situation. See all our service areas.
