Source-backed scope
For Indian nationals recruited as salaried expatriate workers by an ordinary-law employer with more than 20 Malagasy workers, preparing the initial employer/worker work-permit file through EDBM's e-Work system. The headcount threshold refers to Malagasy workers, not total global employees. This initial branch does not require a previous permit or an already endorsed contract as though this were a renewal. Work authorisation is a separate stage: this guide does not establish entry-visa or residence permission, prescribe when the worker may travel, or permit work before the required authorisation. Use the separate long-stay residence checklist when preparing the residence visa and card.
- Jurisdiction
- Madagascar
- Purpose
- Work
- Destination
- Madagascar
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For Indian nationals recruited as salaried expatriate workers by an ordinary-law employer with more than 20 Malagasy workers, preparing the initial employer/worker work-permit file through EDBM's e-Work system. The headcount threshold refers to Malagasy workers, not total global employees. This initial branch does not require a previous permit or an already endorsed contract as though this were a renewal. Work authorisation is a separate stage: this guide does not establish entry-visa or residence permission, prescribe when the worker may travel, or permit work before the required authorisation. Use the separate long-stay residence checklist when preparing the residence visa and card.
Checked 28 October 2026 against EDBM's work-permit checklist, version 8 dated 13 January 2025, with common documents, employer categories and renewal additions kept separate. The official submission portal is e-work.edbm.mg.
How to use this checklist
Start with the route facts first: citizenship, residence, application country, destination and purpose. Then review the document rows and order processing only where the row says it is required or optional.
Document requirements
| Document | Status | Scope | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Two named, reasoned requests, including one original | required | work authorisation | Prepare two copies of the reasoned request naming the worker and addressed to the Minister responsible for Labour, Employment, Public Service and Social Laws. At least one must be an original identifying the name and function of the company's person responsible for lodging and collecting the file. |
| Four original employment contracts under Malagasy labour law | required | work authorisation | Prepare four originals of the employment contract subject to Malagasy labour legislation, using the EDBM model where applicable. This is the contract submitted for approval, not a requirement to already hold the endorsed contract produced by this procedure. Confirm any language or format requirements before buying translation or authentication. |
| Worker information form signed by worker and employer | required | work authorisation | Complete one worker-information form, signed by the worker and employer and bearing the company stamp. Use the EDBM form. |
| Employer information form signed and company-stamped | required | work authorisation | Complete one company-information form, signed by the responsible company representative and bearing the company stamp. Use the EDBM form. |
| Worker's declaration on honour | required | work authorisation | Provide the worker's declaration-on-honour form. The cited checklist does not prescribe a notarised affidavit or apostille. |
| Employer company's declaration on honour | required | work authorisation | Provide the employer company's declaration-on-honour form. The cited checklist does not prescribe a notarised affidavit or apostille. |
| Opening declaration or annual workforce return | required | work authorisation | For an employer less than two years old, supply its opening-declaration form; otherwise supply the periodic annual workforce-information return. These are alternatives matching company age, not two mandatory documents for every employer. The sheet says the forms are sold by the Imprimerie Nationale. |
| Official e-Work submission and file reference | required | work authorisation | Submit the employer/worker file through https://e-work.edbm.mg as directed by EDBM. Follow current portal upload and physical-original instructions; scanned submission does not remove the stated original and quantity requirements. Keep the application and filing reference. A submitted file is not an issued work permit. |
| EDBM processing payment and official receipt | required | work authorisation | The dated checklist lists a 100 euro processing charge payable in Ariary at the EDBM Front Office using the displayed monthly central-bank rate. Confirm the current charge and payment instructions with EDBM and retain the receipt. Outputs listed are the payment receipt, filing certificate, two endorsed contracts (and applicable amendments) and a work permit. Government charges are separate from Enuncia document-service prices; residence-visa/card fees are a separate stage. |
Processing route
- Two named, reasoned requests, including one originalPrepare two copies of the reasoned request naming the worker and addressed to the Minister responsible for Labour, Employment, Public Service and Social Laws. At least one must be an original identifying the name and function of the company's person responsible for lodging and collecting the file. Follow the current EDBM form, language and upload instructions. The reviewed sheet does not establish a blanket translation, notarisation, apostille or consular-authentication procedure; none is automatically selected. 1. Prepare Two named, reasoned requests, including one original in the format described above 2. Submit according to the linked official application instructions
- Four original employment contracts under Malagasy labour lawProcessing route needs confirmation for the actual document language, type and location. Prepare four originals of the employment contract subject to Malagasy labour legislation, using the EDBM model where applicable. This is the contract submitted for approval, not a requirement to already hold the endorsed contract produced by this procedure. Confirm any language or format requirements before buying translation or authentication. Follow the current EDBM form, language and upload instructions. The reviewed sheet does not establish a blanket translation, notarisation, apostille or consular-authentication procedure; none is automatically selected. 1. Prepare Four original employment contracts under Malagasy labour law in the format described above 2. Submit according to the linked official application instructions
- Worker information form signed by worker and employerComplete one worker-information form, signed by the worker and employer and bearing the company stamp. Use the EDBM form. Follow the current EDBM form, language and upload instructions. The reviewed sheet does not establish a blanket translation, notarisation, apostille or consular-authentication procedure; none is automatically selected. 1. Prepare Worker information form signed by worker and employer in the format described above 2. Submit according to the linked official application instructions
- Employer information form signed and company-stampedComplete one company-information form, signed by the responsible company representative and bearing the company stamp. Use the EDBM form. Follow the current EDBM form, language and upload instructions. The reviewed sheet does not establish a blanket translation, notarisation, apostille or consular-authentication procedure; none is automatically selected. 1. Prepare Employer information form signed and company-stamped in the format described above 2. Submit according to the linked official application instructions
- Worker's declaration on honourProvide the worker's declaration-on-honour form. The cited checklist does not prescribe a notarised affidavit or apostille. Follow the current EDBM form, language and upload instructions. The reviewed sheet does not establish a blanket translation, notarisation, apostille or consular-authentication procedure; none is automatically selected. 1. Prepare Worker's declaration on honour in the format described above 2. Submit according to the linked official application instructions
- Employer company's declaration on honourProvide the employer company's declaration-on-honour form. The cited checklist does not prescribe a notarised affidavit or apostille. Follow the current EDBM form, language and upload instructions. The reviewed sheet does not establish a blanket translation, notarisation, apostille or consular-authentication procedure; none is automatically selected. 1. Prepare Employer company's declaration on honour in the format described above 2. Submit according to the linked official application instructions
- Opening declaration or annual workforce returnFor an employer less than two years old, supply its opening-declaration form; otherwise supply the periodic annual workforce-information return. These are alternatives matching company age, not two mandatory documents for every employer. The sheet says the forms are sold by the Imprimerie Nationale. Follow the current EDBM form, language and upload instructions. The reviewed sheet does not establish a blanket translation, notarisation, apostille or consular-authentication procedure; none is automatically selected. 1. Prepare Opening declaration or annual workforce return in the format described above 2. Submit according to the linked official application instructions
- Official e-Work submission and file referenceSubmit the employer/worker file through https://e-work.edbm.mg as directed by EDBM. Follow current portal upload and physical-original instructions; scanned submission does not remove the stated original and quantity requirements. Keep the application and filing reference. A submitted file is not an issued work permit. Follow the current EDBM form, language and upload instructions. The reviewed sheet does not establish a blanket translation, notarisation, apostille or consular-authentication procedure; none is automatically selected. 1. Prepare Official e-Work submission and file reference in the format described above 2. Submit according to the linked official application instructions
- EDBM processing payment and official receiptThe dated checklist lists a 100 euro processing charge payable in Ariary at the EDBM Front Office using the displayed monthly central-bank rate. Confirm the current charge and payment instructions with EDBM and retain the receipt. Outputs listed are the payment receipt, filing certificate, two endorsed contracts (and applicable amendments) and a work permit. Government charges are separate from Enuncia document-service prices; residence-visa/card fees are a separate stage. Follow the current EDBM form, language and upload instructions. The reviewed sheet does not establish a blanket translation, notarisation, apostille or consular-authentication procedure; none is automatically selected. 1. Prepare EDBM processing payment and official receipt in the format described above 2. Submit according to the linked official application instructions
Official citations
- Economic Development Board of Madagascar / Ministry responsible for LabourEDBM work-permit checklist, version8 (13January2025), pages1–2edbm.mgLast checked 2026-10-28; evidence version madagascar-work-permit-v8-20261028
Six common documents are required, including two reasoned requests (one original), four original contracts and signed/stamped worker and company forms. Additional employer files differ for ordinary companies at or below20 Malagasy workers, above20 and free-zone enterprises. Renewal adds old permit, two copies of last endorsed contract and four copies of applicable amendment/renewed contract. Submit through e-work.edbm.mg; government processing payment and issued documents are separate from residence-visa/card requirements.
Exceptions
- Requirements and accepted document formats can change. Follow the linked authority for your exact purpose and application stage.
- Use row-level processing labels: translation, notarisation, apostille, embassy attestation and MEA or HRD attestation are not interchangeable.
Relevant Enuncia services
- Document checklist review
FAQs
Are all documents for Madagascar work automatically translated?
No. Translation is shown per document row because official sources may accept some documents as issued while requiring translation for others.
Can I order document processing from this checklist?
Build your checklist using the route facts first. A processing option can be selected only where supported by the document row. Rows needing language or authentication confirmation remain under review before pricing.
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