@FullOtto
Danish expat in Madagascar
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Danish
Lives in Antananarivo, Analamanga
Registration: 13 September 2015
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Naturalisation and citizenship in Madagascar by Bhavna
Hello everyone, What are the requirements for acquiring citizenship in Madagascar? For example, length of residence, language requirements, employment etc.. What formalities are involved in the process? What is the policy on ...
@Lilbuster I didn't think so either, but I was told at EDBM that it is possible through marriage. It requires that you first apply for residency, and then you can apply for nationality after having resided as a permanent resident in Madagascar ... Read More
Turkish Restaurant by Murad_Azizov
Is there any Turkish or Lebanese restaurant in Antananarivo?
There is one place I'm thinking about - not a restaurant, but more of a snack place. It's called Istanbul and it is located in the La City Food Court. There you will also find Indian, American, Japanese, Chinese, Italian and more. Read More
NGOs ( ONGs ) and Missionaries in Madagascar by TropicAlex
What are their roles here in Madagascar, and how do they help make a better life for people of Madagascar.
I just developed a website for our little association here in Madagascar. The name of the association is SUDEMA (Sustainable Development Madagascar). Go ahead and visit our new website to find more information about us and the projects we plan to do ... Read More
Living in Antsirabe by FullOtto
Hello expats. My name is Thomas, I come from Denmark but I am now living in Antananarivo, Madagascar. My wife and I are planning to move to Antsirabe very soon for professional and personal reasons. We have visited Antsirabe one time on a short ...
After a little trip to Antsirabe last weekend, we did some scouting around and I will now share my thoughts with you guys. From the cities that I have spent any serious amount of time in, Antsirabe is my favourite city in Madagascar. It has a nice, ... Read More
Residency in Madagascar through investment (company creation)
Hello everybody, this thread is designated to share experiences and information with your fellow expats about the long and arduous journey of company creation (and eventually residency) here in Madagascar. I am not a resident yet, but at least I ... Read More
Learning Malagasy Language by FullOtto
Hello fellow expats, For native speakers of any European language like English, French or German, the Malagasy language can seem incredibly complicated and with very few similarities to the languages that we are used to. For many expats, it must ...
Haha okay, good advice. I will try to use my eyebrows more from now on when communicating with Malagasy people! For now I am learning Malagasy Merina as I am located in the highlands and it seems like this is where I will be staying for the next ... Read More
Learning Malagasy Language
Hello fellow expats, For native speakers of any European language like English, French or German, the Malagasy language can seem incredibly complicated and with very few similarities to the languages that we are used to. For many expats, it must ... Read More
NGOs ( ONGs ) and Missionaries in Madagascar by TropicAlex
What are their roles here in Madagascar, and how do they help make a better life for people of Madagascar.
As I am the vice chairman of a small and newly founded association in Denmark, I would like to ask if anyone knows about the procedure for registering the association here in Madagascar as a legal entity? I have heard that it could grant us some tax ... Read More
Water issues in your area? by TropicAlex
Water is an issue for most expats and tourists as well. This morning is the first really rainy day of the season which normally starts two months ago. The weather has cooled off this morning and humidity low. Water for drinking,--- tourists ...
As this is my first full year in Madagascar, it is also the first time I experience a rainy season. I have to say that I was a little bit surprised - there's not that much water coming, and apparently not nearly as much as previous years. People ... Read More
Malagasy Food by TropicAlex
Which local foods do you enjoy and how do you cook these local treats.
Being from a country where potatoes is the stable of any hot meal, getting used to all the rice was a challenge for me - but now I am starting to enjoy it more and more. I also enjoy the watery rice or vary sosoa with an egg in the morning ... Read More
Water issues in your area? by TropicAlex
Water is an issue for most expats and tourists as well. This morning is the first really rainy day of the season which normally starts two months ago. The weather has cooled off this morning and humidity low. Water for drinking,--- tourists ...
Here in Antananarivo we have heard reports that Jirama will cut the water supply very soon, if it doesn't start to rain. I have seen first hand that the Ikopa River and Lake Mandroseza (from where they draw the water for the water supply ... Read More
Is that good idea to stay in Medagascar after retirement ? by sanju1972
i live in france, age 43 yrs old, at present Europe living financial conditions is very stressfull. I think to spend my remain life in Medagascar because there people speak english and french. and low cost living. can anybody guide in this matter ? ...
Hello Jorgen, I think most retired people from our part of the world prefer moving to Spain, Costa Del Sol or Turkey when they hit retirement - probably because it is easier, more ''civilized'' and they can hang out with other ... Read More
Living in Antsirabe
Hello expats. My name is Thomas, I come from Denmark but I am now living in Antananarivo, Madagascar. My wife and I are planning to move to Antsirabe very soon for professional and personal reasons. We have visited Antsirabe one time on a short ... Read More
Expat Buying Land in Uganda by Bellestri1
I will return to Kampala in March for the purpose of locating and buying land in or near a wilderness area. If you have the necessary real estate credentials and would like to work with me on this project, please respond to this posting. General ...
I need to know a little bit about what the prospects are for development on a piece of leased land. Would someone be allowed to build a house, and then re-sell that land in the future? I need to know some more about the rules on this area. Thank ... Read More
Expat Buying Land in Uganda by Bellestri1
I will return to Kampala in March for the purpose of locating and buying land in or near a wilderness area. If you have the necessary real estate credentials and would like to work with me on this project, please respond to this posting. General ...
I was under the impression that foreigners were not allowed to purchase land in Uganda. Are you talking about leasing land? If you have found a way or a loophole whereby this is possible, please do share your experiences. Thanks, Thomas. Read More