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Madagascar entry requirements
What you need to enter Madagascar: visa rules by passport, vaccines, arrival airports and practical details for your trip.
Entry rules change often. We checked these on 27 October 2026 against the sources below. Confirm with the official portal before you book.
Visa rules by passport
| Passports | Entry | Fee | Stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| All 14 passports we cover | Visa on arrival | €30 (up to 15 days) | Up to 90 days |
Most EU passports: Apply online or on arrival. The 15-day visa rose to €30 on 16 February 2026; longer stays cost more.
Detailed guide for your passport
Health and vaccines
Yellow fever. A yellow fever certificate is required if you arrive from, or have transited through, a country with yellow fever risk.
Malaria. Malaria is present across most of the country. Ask a travel clinic about antimalarial tablets.
Routine vaccines should be up to date. Travel clinics commonly also discuss hepatitis A, typhoid and, for longer rural stays, rabies. Book 6 to 8 weeks before departure.
Practical details
- Capital
- Antananarivo
- Currency
- Malagasy ariary (MGA)
- Languages
- Malagasy, French
- Plug types
- C, E
- Best time
- April to November
- Main airports
- Antananarivo (TNR), Nosy Be (NOS)
Plan your trip
Madagascar · best months
Highlights of Madagascar
- Avenue of the Baobabs
- Tsingy de Bemaraha
- Nosy Be
Frequently asked questions
Do EU citizens need a visa for Madagascar?
Yes. Most EU passport holders need a visa (visa on arrival); the fee is €30 (up to 15 days).
Is a yellow fever vaccination required for Madagascar?
A yellow fever certificate is required if you arrive from, or have transited through, a country with yellow fever risk.
Is there malaria in Madagascar?
Malaria is present across most of the country. Ask a travel clinic about antimalarial tablets.
What is the best time to visit Madagascar?
April to November is generally the best time to visit.
What currency is used in Madagascar?
The currency is the Malagasy ariary (MGA). Cards work in cities and larger hotels; carry some cash for markets and rural areas.
Sources
- Official Madagascar visa portal
- Nairametrics: Madagascar raises 15-day e-visa fee (Feb 2026)
- WHO: Yellow fever vaccination requirements, country list
- Wikipedia: Visa requirements for German citizens (EU reference)
- Wikipedia: Visa requirements for British citizens
- Wikipedia: Visa requirements for United States citizens
Spotted a rule that has changed? Email hello@bemba.com with a link to the source.