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Do American citizens need a visa for Madagascar?
Entry rules change often. We checked these on 27 October 2026 against the sources below. Confirm with the official portal before you book.
Yes. American citizens need a visa for Madagascar, which can be bought on arrival or online in advance. The fee is €30 (up to 15 days).
Apply online or on arrival. The 15-day visa rose to €30 on 16 February 2026; longer stays cost more.
At a glance
- Visa required
- Yes
- Type
- Visa on arrival
- Fee
- €30 (up to 15 days)
- Stay
- Up to 90 days
- Yellow fever
- If arriving from a risk country
- Arrive at
- TNR · NOS
How to get your Madagascar visa on arrival
- To skip the queue, apply online in advance on the official portal linked on this page where available.
- Otherwise, buy the visa at the airport on arrival; bring €30 (up to 15 days) in cash in case card machines are down.
- Keep your return ticket and accommodation details ready for the immigration desk.
Health requirements
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.
Book a travel clinic visit 6 to 8 weeks before departure. Some vaccines, including yellow fever, must be given at least 10 days before you arrive.
Travel advice for American travellers
Your own government publishes safety advice and emergency contacts for Madagascar. Check it before you book and register your trip if your country offers that service: US State Department travel advisories.
More entry rules for your passport: all 54 countries, visa-free countries, eVisa countries and visa on arrival countries.
On arrival in Madagascar
- Capital
- Antananarivo
- Currency
- Malagasy ariary (MGA)
- Languages
- Malagasy, French
- Plugs
- Type C, E
- Best time
- April to November
- Airports
- Antananarivo (TNR), Nosy Be (NOS)
Frequently asked questions
Do American citizens need a visa for Madagascar?
Yes. American citizens need a visa for Madagascar, which can be bought on arrival or online in advance. The fee is €30 (up to 15 days).
How long can American citizens stay in Madagascar?
Up to 90 days for tourism. Overstaying can lead to fines and future entry bans.
Do I need a yellow fever certificate for Madagascar?
A yellow fever certificate is required if you arrive from, or have transited through, a country with yellow fever risk.
How much does the Madagascar visa cost for American passport holders?
The fee is €30 (up to 15 days). Pay only on the official government portal or at the border.
Which airports do flights to Madagascar arrive at?
Most international flights land at Antananarivo (TNR), Nosy Be (NOS).
Sources
- Official Madagascar visa portal
- Nairametrics: Madagascar raises 15-day e-visa fee (Feb 2026)
- US State Department travel advisories
- Wikipedia: Visa requirements for United States citizens
- WHO: Yellow fever vaccination requirements, country list
- Wikipedia: Visa requirements for German citizens (EU reference)
- Wikipedia: Visa requirements for British citizens
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